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This cake is a perfect combination of lemon and raspberry. Made with organic ingredients it is much healthier than store bought cakes or mixes. Raspberry filling 1 package (16 ounces) frozen organic raspberries 1 tablespoon organic sugar 1 ½ tablespoons organic cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed organic lemon juice Thaw raspberries. Drain liquid from organic…
Italian Easter Bread Here is a healthy addition to your Easter meal. It has become a tradition in my house. Enjoy! Ingredients: • 1 package Rapid Rise active dry yeast, about 2-1/4 teaspoons • 2/3 cups milk • Pinch of salt • 2 T butter or extra virgin olive oil • 2 eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup sugar • 2.75-3.25 cups flour…
We have been hearing more and more about healthy breakfasts. My husband always leaves in the morning taking two toasts with him to eat in the car along with a coffee containing 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar (about half the daily recommended amount of added sugar). I wish he would take the time to start…
Eat lots of fresh greens to protect your eyesight. Add extra virgin olive oil to help with nutrient absorption. Studies suggest this helps maintain healthy eyes and helps prevent glaucoma.
Practice mindful eating! Savor every bite, noting texture, aroma, and taste (sweet, sour, salty, etc… ). Eating should be a nutritious pleasurable experience. You will fill up more quickly and feel satisfied. Add something special to your table A flower, a non-scented beeswax candle, cloth napkins. Using cloth napkins whenever possible will save some trees, while…
Who doesn’t love the smell and taste of pecan cinnamon rolls? With this recipe you can make them very easily and enjoy these delicious cinnamon rolls that are topped with pecans and icing. You can make them and then refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning to enjoy your rolls hot from the oven. INGREDIENTS: 2…
Cheese can be healthy if eaten in moderation. Hard cheeses are generally healthier than soft cheeses. Cheese contains a lot of protein, calcium and zinc. A small amount added to salads or any vegetable will help the body absorb the vegetable’s nutrients. Recent research from the University of Michigan states that nisin, a preservative found…
We are right in the middle of citrus season where supplies are plentiful and the fruit tastes delicious. This is a great time to incorporate citrus fruit including the peel into our diet. According to research carried out at the University of Arizona consuming peels of oranges and grapefruit can significantly reduce the incidence…
Add Parsley to Food DailyI try to have a quarter teaspoon of parsley every day. Parsley can be added to spaghetti sauce, your favorite soup, salad, etc. If necessary, just chew on a sprig. The herb contains a good amount of iron as well as other important trace minerals such as magnesium and potassium. Vitamins…
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
