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…

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Have a craving for pizza on a hot summer day? This pizza is just bursting with summer flavors! It’s loaded with healthy items such as basil, pine nuts, spinach, tomatoes, and just about anything else you might want to add on! It’s a perfect recipe with healthy foods straight from your summer garden. I usually make…

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An old family favorite I used to make all the time when my kids were small, but stopped when I no longer ate white rice. So, I tried it with Farro and everyone loved it! This makes for a very healthy recipe the whole family can enjoy! Sometimes I cut down on the cheese and…

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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It’s loaded with good fats and healthy whole grain pasta. Can’t get much better than that!  If you like an extra bite to your dishes, consider doing the Rotel tomatoes, and if you like it not so hot, you can use just a regular can…

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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…

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Everyone loves a crunch to their salads, but to be healthy we need to stay away from the coutons! This salad gives you a great alternative using Ezekiel pitas. It’s a great flavor with a Greek twist. Top with a simple dressing (below) or for a creamy dressing add in some Greek yogurt. Crisp Pita…

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