Posts Tagged ‘protein’
Apples & Cinnamon – Breakfast of Champions
Apples have antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke. Cinnamon is know to increase energy and speed up the metabolism and as a result your body will burn more calories which will aid in weight loss. It’s also being studied…
Read MoreChoose Wisely – Eggs
Shopping has become a lot more complicated with all the marketing on packages so it’s important to be informed and choose wisely. Today I want to talk about eggs. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and I suggest to eat 1 – 2 eggs per day. Don’t leave out the yolks. The yolks have…
Read MoreSprouted Grain Bread, Bagels, Pasta & More!
Sprouted grains, commonly used to make “flourless” bread, are rich in natural vitamins, food enzymes, amino acids and Omega-3s. The concept of sprouting goes way back to our ancestors and as far back as to Biblical days. Recently, the popularity of sprouting is increasing and manufacturers are producing many spouted grain products from bread to…
Read MoreDeep Dish Pizza Quiche
This recipe is a great alternative to “traditional” pizza. Our family favorite is making it into a garlic chicken pizza, but you can add the toppings your family will love. Eggs are a great source of protein and Omega-3s. Adding vegetables increases our daily fiber amount and adds more nutrients to the healthy dish. If…
Read MorePeanut Cilantro Southwestern Salad
I recently went for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory where I had a delicious salad and the dressing was amazing. I tried to purchase the dressing, but wanted to make sure there was no harmful ingredients in the dressing. I asked for an ingredient list but they could not provide it. So, I decided not to take…
Read MoreCarol’s Candied Nuts
Nuts in their raw form is the healthiest choice. Many of the roasted nuts that you find in the supermarkets are usually roasted in harmful oils at high heats, making them rancid. This processing loosing the many benefits that raw nuts have to offer. Almonds contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin E. Hazelnuts…
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