These fudgy black bean brownies are so simple and fun to make plus their gluten free . Beans are a part of a healthy meal plan and a good source of fiber, protein and essential vitamins and minerals. Plus these brownies are so nutritious and delicious no one will ever guess they’re filled with…
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You know what’s so great about soups? Soups are satisfiying, simple, can be hot or cold, and you only need 1 pot for the ingredients. Tortilla soup is my favorite soup because it has everything I love about Mexican cuisine. Tortillas chips, avocado, salsa, beans. Did I mention avocado? This recipe was found at…
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What is LEAP? LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) ImmunoCalm Dietary Program was established by a team of health professionals including registered dietitians, physicians, immunologists, and others to treat health problems linked with food sensitivities. LEAP isn’t a DIET. The LEAP dietary program tells you what foods to avoid and which foods you should eat to…
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This Asian influenced recipe is a bold, quick and simple way to get a healthy dinner on the table in minutes. Pan roasting is a low-fat cooking method that helps keep the calories down. Sweet, succulent scallops are a lean seafood choice with many nutritional benefits. Great source of protein, vitamin B12, zinc, and…
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What is Bok Choy? What does it taste like? How do I cook it? Are these some of the questions you’ve asked yourself whenever you see this vegetable? If you have you’re not alone. Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage typically used in Asian dishes. It is a cruciferous vegetable rich in…
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This avocado, turkey and tomato salad has all the ingredients for a sandwich without the bread. I made this salad because it’s quick, simple, and filled with a healthy fat (hello avocado), lean protein (smoked turkey breast), and vegetables (tomato, red onion, lettuce). An easy, nutritious and satisfying salad for lunch or dinner without…
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Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable you can steam, puree, roast, stir fry, and even eat raw. It gets overlooked because it has a mild flavor and it isn’t bright and colorful. If you’re not eating cauliflower on a regular basis your missing out on vital nutrients like fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and B…
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Fall is the perfect season for roasting vegetables. The weather is cool enough to turn on the oven and roast several vegetables at one time. Roasted broccoli becomes tender and a little sweeter to eat. These mini trees belong to the cruciferous vegetable family and are loaded with essential nutrients. Just one cup of…
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Nutrition information can be conflicting and confusing. What is good for you today may be bad for you tomorrow and vice versa. Over the years I have heard countless rules pertaining to nutrition. Some rules are made to be broken and I’m going to tell you the rules I always break. Rule #1: Drinking…
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I was requested to make this salad for a Labor Day cookout because it’s perfect to share with family and friends. This black bean, corn, and avocado salad is festive and colorful and can be eaten as a side dish or with tortilla chips. You can make this salad ahead of time and leave…
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