Broiled Lemon Asparagus
For a light and refreshing touch to a traditional side dish of asparagus, add Lemon essential oil. Broiled Lemon Asparagus Recipe type: Vegetables Cuisine: Essential Oils Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 7 mins Total time: 17 mins Print Ingredients 1 large bunch asparagus 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil 3-5 drops…
Secrets to Good Health and Longevity
We’ve all heard the saying the only thing you have to do is die and everything else is a choice. We can’t choose our parents so we’re stuck with our the genes. Barring anything overtly genetic to hamper our health, we hold the keys to a longer, happier life. If we want to prolong our…
Cauliflower Mash
One of my old favorite comfort foods was mashed potatoes before I changed the way I eat. Now, I substitute cauliflower mash and won’t ever go back to mashed potatoes. It has a much richer flavor with all of the creaminess and texture that I expect of mashed potatoes but more nutritious. Cauliflower Mash…
5 Reasons to Drink More Water
We all should drink more water but do you know why? It helps us many ways. Here are just 5: Water helps keep our skin moisturized. Water helps flush toxins through your kidneys. Water helps keep regular movement through our bowels. Water helps with natural detoxification in the body. Water helps keep the fluids in…
Kitchen Sink Meatloaf
I was cleaning out the refrigerator and trying to come up with something different for dinner. That’s when I let my imagination go wild! (Stand back, it could get messy!) I had leftovers from holiday dinners that I needed to use before they were unusable, so… I had a quarter head of cabbage, lots of…
Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Twist
This used to be a staple when my children were young. They loved getting their own “container” of food. The colorful peppers make dinner look so inviting. Try out different sauces when recreating old standards. Take a twist on the classic stuffed peppers by using Hoisin sauce as the binding liquid. Stuffed Bell Peppers with…
4 Tips To Eating Optimally While Socializing
Holidays seem to have one social event after another that all involve eating. These suggestions can help especially if you don’t eat certain foods due to an allergy or intolerance. If you want to be successful in your continued pursuit of eating optimally, try out these tips. Eat a small meal at home before going…
Want to Stay Healthy – Eat With Your Family
It is important as the air we breathe – the feeling of belonging. Whether you are in a traditional family or a blended family of selected individuals, we all want to belong to a family unit. It is in our nature to want to be loved, feel a sense of security and belong to something…
Carob Coconut Delight
Carob is naturally sweet and a good chocolate substitute. Carob Coconut Delight Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Fruits Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Print Ingredients 1 cup of carob powder ¾ cup of coconut oil ½ cup of shredded coconut ¼ cup of fresh or dried berries like cranberry, goji…
Black Bean Hummus
Quick and easy to make black bean dip will delight every one for an appetizer, snack or a side dish. Black Bean Hummus Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Protein Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Print Ingredients 1 can of organic black beans 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1-2 cloves of…
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