The challenge for this month’s Recipe Redux was the following: It’s the season of graduation showers, bridal showers, and brunches galore. Show us your favorite healthy shower fare – be it brunch or drinks & apps or something more! This challenge came along at a great time for me for two reasons: I am always looking an excuse to develop new brunch/make-ahead breakfast options for our online meal planning service The spring and summer are…
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The hardest, most terrifying thing about making spaghetti squash is trying to cut it when it’s uncooked! I was terrified of chopping off a finger so I found a solution. The key to how to cook spaghetti squash is to poke some holes in it with a skewer or knife, cook the squash whole in the microwave, let it cool, and then cut it in half and scrape out the seeds. Use a fork to…
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Sweet Potato Toast (See below for Sweet Potato Toast recipe and topping ideas.) For most of my life I have suffered from frequent migraines, often as many as 10 – 15 a month. This is a condition known as chronic migraines, and often people like me who have it usually try numerous medicines, alternative health regimens, and various procedures to try to alleviate the discomfort. Sometimes, though, we just get used to living with the…
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Make cauliflower rice or couscous at home with or without a food processor. Cauliflower rice is low carb, low calorie, high in fiber and nutrients and very versatile.
What are Chia Seeds and How do you Use Them? What are chia seeds and how do you use them? Chia seeds have big health benefits. They are grown in South America and come from a plant called salvia hispanica. Traditionally they were used by cultures in South America for fuel and strength. They have caught on big time in the US because they are such an easy to use and affordable source of fiber,…
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