Health Benefits of Blending

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Blending fruits and vegetables has just as many health benefits as juicing and then some. Blending is more budget conscious and you can potentially get more nutrition from what you are consuming. Why blend? 1. Blending Keeps Foods whole because when you are blending fruits and vegetables, you are keeping the fruit intact. The nutrients … Continued

Spaghetti Squash Cheese Bake

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This is a creamy and cheesy dish that has a lot of flavor! It can be used as a side dish while entertaining or for the main meal. You can use your fresh squash and thyme from your garden. Ingredients: • 1 spaghetti squash • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream • 1 egg, lightly beaten … Continued

Zucchini Chips

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Zucchini is one of the lowest calorie foods and is well-known to reduce weight while boosting the nutrient value of your diet. It also helps enhance vision. It helps cure asthma and has a high content of vitamin C, carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. (1 serving) Ingredients: • 1 large zucchini • 2 tablespoons olive oil … Continued

Carrot Fries

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These yummy baked carrot fries are crispy and delicious and simple to make! Carrots provide vitamin A and many other impressive health benefits including beautiful INGREDIENTS • 2 carrot • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 cup … Continued

Gluten-Free Butter-Dough Biscuits

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These flaky and buttery biscuits can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack or a side dish. They are also made gluten-free and contain no wheat flour. (Makes 12 servings) Ingredients • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend, plus more for flouring • 2 teaspoons baking powder • salt, as … Continued

Spicy Cauliflower Nachos

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Crazy for Calorie-Burning This version of nachos is everything healthy and gluten free too! Spicy food can boost your metabolism. Studies show that the main compound in chilies, called capsaicin, has a ther- mogenic effect and may cause the body to burn bonus calories after you are done eating. You will need: • 1 head … Continued

Carrot Fries

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These yummy baked carrot fries are crispy and delicious and simple to make! Carrots provide vitamin A and many other impressive health benefits including beautiful skin, cancer prevention and anti-aging.   INGREDIENTS 2 carrot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 cup plain greek … Continued

Sundae Funday

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Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving and is ready in less than 5 minutes.       INGREDIENTS: 1⁄2 cup fat-free frozen yogurt 1 tablespoon blueberry jam (Blueberry Jam) 1 tablespoon fat-free caramel topping 2 tablespoons light or fat-free whipped topping 1⁄2 tablespoon chopped … Continued

GUILT FREE ROASTED GARLIC SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER PURÉE

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Who doesn’t love a rich, warm and hearty baked dish when the weather is  cold and wet?   We have transformed one of our favorite “comfort foods,”  the traditional Shepherd’s Pie (Bolognese sauce layered with rich mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown),  to a lighter version!  Switch out the mashed potatoes with an incredibly … Continued