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Blueberry Muffins

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 in Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Recipes | Comments Off on Blueberry Muffins

I love to buy blueberries in bulk during the Summer so I can benefit from this wonderful fruit which is full of antioxidants. I needed to make sure I used them up before they got old and soft. Blueberry muffins anyone? Ingredients: 2 cups of GlutenFree All Purpose Baking Flour by Bob’s Red Mill 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 2 tsps Baking Powder 1/2 cup Raw Honey 1/3 cup melted Coconut Oil 1 egg 1/3 cup Rice Milk 2 cups fresh Blueberries 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Nutmeg Instructions: Step 1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin cups with coconut oil spray (or melted coconut oil). Step 2) In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, honey, coconut oil, egg and rice milk. Once batter is mixed well, stir in fresh blueberries. Step 3) Scoop batter evenly into each...

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Best and Worst Food at Panera Bread

Posted by on Jun 25, 2011 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Best and Worst Food at Panera Bread

When you (occasionally) eat out, it’s important for you to understand what the best option is at the place you are eating. Best Food at Panera Bread You have plenty of healthy choices at Panera Bread, you just need to know which ones you should choose and which ones you should pass up. Here’s a couple of healthier items that you may want to consider the next time you choose to eat out. Tuna Salad on Honey Wheat – Full If you are looking for a yummy sandwich without all the guilt, this is it! Calories: 470 Total Fat: 16 g Protein: 19 g Sodium: 980 mg Carbohydrates: 65 g Fiber: 5 g Smoked Turkey Breast on Country – Full You can have a whole sandwich for 420 calories (unlike others, where you would have to order a half sized to...

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Healthiest Fats and Oils

Posted by on Jun 23, 2011 in Nutrition | 1 comment

Fats and oils can be either really bad for you or they can actually be really good for you – You just need to learn which ones to choose to incorporate in your diet. Oh, and when I say “diet”, I really mean how you choose to eat for the rest of your life. Your Body Needs Fat A lot of people don’t realize that your body needs fats and oils, and if you pick the right type, it can be extremely beneficial for your health. Your body needs fat! Good fat helps to protect and hold your organs in place, such as the heart, kidneys, and liver. Fat helps insulate and regulate body heat, helps your brain function properly, and initiates a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK), which contributes to satiety (helps you feel full). Now that you know...

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Banana Pancakes

Posted by on Jun 20, 2011 in Recipes | Comments Off on Banana Pancakes

I love buying extra bananas just to let them “go bad” – it’s the perfect excuse to make delicious recipes like banana nut bread or banana pancakes! I made these pancakes recently, and thought I would share this easy recipe with all of you. Ingredients: 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour or Gluten-Free Flour Blend 1/4 tsp Sea Salt 2 tsp Baking Powder 1 cup Raw Milk or Rice Milk 1 large Egg 2 tbsp melted Coconut Oil 2 ripe Bananas, mashed Instructions: Step 1) Mix the milk, egg, melted oil, and bananas and beat well. Step 2) Mix in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Batter will be slightly lumpy because of the bananas. Step 3) Heat skillet to a medium-low heat. Put coconut oil on the pan to prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan. Scoop about...

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Give Dad the Gift of Health

Posted by on Jun 18, 2011 in Holiday | Comments Off on Give Dad the Gift of Health

This Father’s Day, I suggest that you show your Dad that you care by giving him the gift of good health! Here’s some fun gift ideas for you to consider… Grilling for Father’s Day Who said grilling had to be unhealthy? You can learn how to cook up this mouthwatering Fillet Mignon and enjoy this yummy meal with your Dad. It’s made with lots of healthy and fresh ingredients and has only 303 calories. Eat with healthy side dishes and enjoy! Recipe provided by EatingWell.com: Grilled Fillet Mignon Games that promote Health If your Dad likes games, get him moving with the Wii Fit™ Plus or the Wii Sports Resort! Both of these systems will allow Dad (and the rest of the family!) to have a lot of fun while burning some extra calories. Healthy Shoes for Dad Does your Dad like...

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Gluten-Free Flour Blends

Posted by on Jun 16, 2011 in Gluten Free, Recipes | Comments Off on Gluten-Free Flour Blends

Did you know that you can follow any recipe and make it gluten-free, if you choose to go that route? When following your recipe of choice, sometimes a simple one-for-one substitute doesn’t always work. Sometimes, it does. Here’s some flour blends that you can make yourself to use as a simple flour replacement. Blend #1 – Use in recipes that don’t require yeast 1 cup Brown Rice Flour 1 cup Tapioca Flour 1 cup Corn Starch 1 cup Almond Flour 1 cup Sorghum Flour Blend #2 – Use in recipes that don’t require yeast 1 cup Brown Rice Flour 1 cup Coconut Flour Blend #3 – Use in Recipes that require yeast 1 cup Brown Rice Flour 1 cup Tapioca Flour 1 cup Corn Starch 1 cup Sorghum Flour 1/2 cup Millet Flour or Chickpea Flour Instructions With each gluten-free flour...

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“Must See” Educational Shows

Posted by on Jun 13, 2011 in Health, Twinkie's Favorites | Comments Off on “Must See” Educational Shows

There aren’t a lot of shows that I feel is a “must see”, since I feel most of the shows out there are a complete waste of time. True story. I am very passionate about health education, and the following previews will introduce you to some enlightening shows that provide information about the food industry and your health that I feel you need to know as a consumer. The following shows I consider a “must see”, and I encourage you to make it a priority to education yourself on topics when it concerns your health and well being. After all, your health is the most valuable thing you have. Burzynski: Cancer Is Serious Business Food, Inc. Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Supersize Me Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Coconut Macaroons with Raw Honey

Posted by on Jun 11, 2011 in Gluten Free, Recipes | Comments Off on Coconut Macaroons with Raw Honey

I love Coconut Macaroons, and I love them even more when they are healthy! These little cookies are easy to make and taste delicious – without any processed sugar! You can eat these macaroons without the guilt! Ingredients: 7 Egg Whites 3/4 cup Raw Honey 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 4 1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (measure after you blend the coconut flakes together – see Step 1 for instruction.) Instructions: Step 1) Blend the large coconut flakes together to make them into small pieces. Don’t over blend them to become powder, you just want to blend them well enough so the coconut flakes won’t be too big in the cookies. Set aside. Step 2) Beat egg whites until stiff peaks start to form. Step 3) Slowly add in raw honey as you continue to beat the egg whites. Keep...

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