31 August, 2013
The Skinny on Fats: All Things Fats and Oils
I used to be guilty of it, too. I used to think that I needed to buy as many foods low fat or fat free as possible. My milk was skim, my yogurt was low fat, my ground beef was...
August, 2013
25 August, 2013
Chai Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten Free)
My favorite flour for making pancakes and waffles is buckwheat flour. If you have not used buckwheat flour before this would be a great place to start. Buckwheat flour is nutty and gives great flavor and body to dishes. Buckwheat...
23 August, 2013
How Sweet It Is: All Things Sweeteners
More and more people these days are looking for alternative sweeteners to white sugar. Most people know by now that white sugar is not a quality ingredient to include in their diet and are looking for replacements to the white...
18 August, 2013
Easy Cucumber Kimchi Salad
I work with a lovely lady that is from Korea and she made this cucumber kimchi for me one day. I have had fermented kimchi before and that is the only way I have ever seen it made. According to...
16 August, 2013
What’s In Your Snack? + Homemade Wheat Thins
Crackers are a great go to snack, especially for kids. They would make a great addition to a school lunch. Send your kids to school with these homemade crackers and sliced organic cheese or nut butter (sun butter if the...
12 August, 2013
Spice Up Your Life + Spiced Quinoa with Butternut Squash
One of the last areas that I have slowly been trying to switch to is organic spices. I especially feel this is important in the spices that I use regularly such as cinnamon, tumeric, garlic, and ginger. It may seem crazy but...
10 August, 2013
Chia Seeds Are The Jam
Chia seeds are everywhere now a days. If you have not tried using chia seeds yet then this recipe would be a great place to start. History of Chia Seeds Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint...
7 August, 2013
What Do Food Labels Mean?
I am sure you have noticed, as you start looking for healthier foods, all of the different claims made on food labels. What do they all mean? Unfortunately sometimes they mean absolutely nothing and they are just the food companies marketing...
6 August, 2013
2 Nut Recipes: Almond Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Spread
In the last post I discussed the technique for soaking and dehydrating nuts, seeds, and grains to increase the nutritional value and help with digestion. Today I wanted to introduce you to two more great recipes that you can make...