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Do you enjoy Miso Soup at your favorite Japanese restaurant? I know I do! And it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. I love the versatility and ideas that are part of this recipe too! Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes Yield: 4-5 servings Ingredients: 4-5 cups spring water 1-2 inch strip of [...]

Recently, a friend and Twitter follower mentioned that she’s beginning to “eat clean.” And that she was really nervous because it’s such a big departure from her previous eating habits. Perfect inspiration for some blogging … ;-> So what does “eating clean” mean? And why do I keep putting it in quotes? Clean eating is [...]

This is a great recipe to bring to parties – it’s always a hit! Salad: 3 – 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds 3 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple, or mixed) 3 scallions, finely sliced 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 package ramen noodles (vegetable flavor is best but hard to find) Dressing: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive [...]

I love a good smoothie in the morning. Fruit, greens, protein, more fruit — it’s a wonderful quick breakfast solution that’s healthy too! Here are some of my favorite tips on making great smoothies that you (and hopefully your kids) will enjoy. Frozen Banana Slices Frozen banana slices will thicken your smoothie and may keep you [...]

If smoothies make you think of summer berries and fruits, here’s a seasonal option for your autumn breakfast or snacking pleasure. Do you like pumpkin pie? Or sweet potatoes? Does fall inspire you to fill up on squash? Then this is the smoothie for you — it’s one part dessert, one part healthy and three [...]

Not all oils and fats are created equal. Heavily processed, hydrogenated, “trans” fats and oils that are used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. However, fats and oils from whole foods and other high-quality sources can steady our metabolism, keep hormone levels even, nourish our skin, hair and nails and [...]

A healthy percentage of high-quality fat in a meal satisfies and leaves feelings of energy, fulfillment and warmth. When there are excess fats and oils in the diet, especially heavily processed fats, symptoms can include weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, liver strain and an overall feeling of mental, physical and emotional heaviness. Signs [...]