If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about juicing. After all, countless health blogs tout it as the best way to lose weight, detox your body, and cure any disease under the sun. While these claims are not exactly true, we can’t deny that juicing can be an excellent way to get more essential nutrients into our body. Not only are vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants great for your overall health, ensuring […]
Pie Filling: 1 pound extra lean ground beef or turkey 1 red onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 4 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup tomato sauce 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal 2 tablespoons water Sweet Potato Topping: 2 medium sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or coconut oil […]
Makes: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider 1 apple, chopped into tiny chunks 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup non/lowfat plain yogurt Directions: Combine the cider, apple, cinnamon, and honey. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup. Cool and stir into yogurt. […]
Makes: 8 servings Ingredients: 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 7 tomatoes, wedged 4 cups zucchini, sliced 3 cups non/lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons non/lowfat Parmesan cheese, grated Directions: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and herbs and sauté for 1 minute. Add […]
Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 2 tablespoons fat-free egg substitute or 2 egg whites 1 cup broccoli, chopped 3/4 cup corn 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 3 whole mushrooms, sliced 1/3 cup onion, chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 cup non/lowfat grated cheese 1 cup […]
Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 15-18 garlic cloves 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped 1/4 cup white wine 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Rinse and cut all visible fat off of chicken […]
Makes: 8 burgers Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 1-1/2 cups non/lowfat yogurt 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey, lean 2-1/4 teaspoons feta cheese, crumbled 6 pita bread loaves, cut in half 1-1/2 tomatoes, sliced 1-1/2 red onions, sliced Directions: Combine garlic and mint in a small bowl and mash. Add yogurt, mix […]
Makes: 8 pancakes Ingredients: 2 cups active sourdough starter 3 egg whites or 3 tablespoons egg substitute, lightly beaten 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup molasses 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon water Directions: Combine thoroughly egg whites or […]