Homemade Granola
Homemade granola recipe: roasted gluten free oats drizzled with coconut oil then mixed into chopped almonds, walnuts, & cashews!
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse
This is a simple vegan & deliciously rich recipe; the ingredients will shock you because the taste is incredible! Here’s the recipe😆: – 1 large ripe avocado – 1/2 cup agave nectar syrup – 1/2 cup cocoa powder – 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Blend in a food processor until smooth, refrigerate, and top with fruit …
Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Chickpeas, & Pineapple
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the healthiest recipes are quick and easy. This salad took me all of 5 minutes to prepare! What’s in it? Arugula leaves, canned chick peas (rinsed & drained), canned pineapple chunks (drained out of it’s 100% juice), crumbled goat cheese, a sprinkle of pepper and drizzled …
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Holiday Cookie Dough Dip
I made this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie’s blog and it was a big hit with my family and friends. It is a perfect appetizer or dessert choice for the next holiday party you are hosting. It is made from chickpeas but you would never know because the taste is incredible! Ingredients: 15 oz …
Super Food of the Month
Super Food of the Month: Tomato The 4th of July was the kick start to a summer of BBQ’s and pool parties filled with hamburgers and hotdogs which makes dieting quite difficult. However just because summer foods can make a diet challenging, it does not make it impossible. Did you know that adding just a …
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Gnocchi Over sautéed spinach with garlic, olive oil, & pine nuts Serves 8 – 1 Cup Servings Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, baked and pureed (makes 2 cups) 1 egg 1 tsp. salt 2-3 cups brown rice flour 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1/4 C. shredded parmesan cheese 3 Cups spinach (frozen …
Helping Kids Escape Food Deserts
Many studies have shown that children who live in poverty stricken areas with limited access to fresh and healthy food are more likely to be obese, putting them at risk for preventable diseases. Seeds in the Middle is an organization that has been working closely with schools located in the “food deserts” of Central Brooklyn, in hopes …
Vitamin D Supplementation & Weight Loss
Earlier this week I was asked to shed some light on a new study about Vitamin D supplementation and weight loss. This was my response: “Think of it like being sick and trying to complete a college paper. Since you’re coughing, sneezing and feeling groggy, the amount of time you spend trying to accomplish the …
Reading in Between the Lines of the Nutrition Facts Label
KIND bars are making headlines for their not so healthy health claims. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires foods to have less than 3g of Total Fat, less than 1g of Saturated Fat, and 0g Trans Fat in order for the product to be labeled “healthy”. Just like the FDA, Registered Dietitians have their …
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Homemade Hummus
Classic Hummus Recipe Ingredients 1 can (15oz.) of chickpeas/garbanzo beans, washed and strained 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon) 1/4 cup of tahini 1/2 garlic clove, minced/chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 to 3 tablespoons water Ground paprika for garnish Directions 1. Place tahini and lemon …
