Protein is made up of amino acids, which are crucial for building and maintaining cells and tissues. The body uses amino acids to make hemoglobin and insulin. Protein is also essential for maintaining healthy sugar levels in the blood, especially when eating carbohydrates. Yet ideas about how much and what type of protein we need […]
These scrumptious chocolate-dipped fruits can make a lovely dessert that is also healthy. Additionally, you can also use this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit, like apricots. I buy “little” wooden skewers or long wooden toothpicks to slide the chunks of fruit onto, so they are easier to dip and serve. […]
Baked cauliflower is always delicious, but when you add tahini sauce to it, the health benefits soar. Tahini is a sesame butter/paste that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong […]
I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat. This looks like a complicated recipe, but it is actually pretty easy. You can buy frozen broccoli and spinach and thaw them, and buy cheeses already […]
This month is my birthday! My mother always made this special cake for our birthdays and other celebrations. She baked it in a large cookie sheet with a 1-inch side. It’s like a big brownie with icing. Mom used white refined flour and white sugar for this recipe, but it’s just as great using the […]
It is National Mushroom Month! Many of you may be cooking outdoors this month. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I used to take a portobello mushroom with me whenever I went to cookouts and I wanted to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. I have made this for many […]
Fresh organic, non-GMO produce is part of a healthy eating plan and lifestyle. It can be a waste of money if it goes bad before we have a chance to eat it. So, let’s make our organic produce for optimum health be more budget friendly. Storing it properly is important. We go to the store […]
These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer. Children love to help you create these! Ingredients 2 nori sheets 1 cup Nut Pâté (see recipe below) […]
I grew up enjoying Waldorf Salad with my family. It always reminds me of my mother. It was one of her favorites. My mother would lovingly make this salad for many of our Sunday dinners. In honor of Mother’s Day that is coming up next week. I thought I would share this recipe with you. […]
The once “creature food-dominated” world is now starting to cater to the newest trend of plant-based diners. The fastest growing group of baby-boomers and the younger generation are now moving toward a more plant-based lifestyle and eating plan. They are doing this for health, as well as living a life filled with compassion for all […]
