Crock Pot Bean Soup (freezable) Serves 6+ 1 can whole tomatoes (32 oz.) 1 can broth 2 cups water 2 medium onions -- chopped 4 carrots -- sliced 2 celery stalks -- sliced thin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 cups turkey ham -- diced 1 pound dried beans -- mixed Drain your soaked beans, rinse and drain again, then add them and everything else to the crockpot. Cook all day on low (watch your moisture levels if you have a newer crockpot--they … [Read more...]
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Healthier Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
The ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup molasses or honey 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 and 1/4 cup spelt flour (use 1 cup coconut flour as a substitute if desired) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder 1 cup oats 1/2 cup raisins The process: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat coconut oil with molasses and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract. Combine spelt or coconut flour, salt, cinnamon, … [Read more...]
An Alarming Rise in Food Allergies
What's Safe to Eat? An alarming rise in food allergies among kids has parents questioning MEG BARONE, Correspondent Food is one of life's greatest pleasures. And, obviously, it's a necessity. But the very food that sustains us can also kill. When the body's immune system mistakenly identifies certain foods as enemies it attacks the invaders, prompting any number of reactions, from annoying skin rashes to stomach discomfort to the life-threatening throat swelling. Such was the case last … [Read more...]
Resolutions with Impact
It is that time of year again, time to make your resolutions and hope you can incorporate some new life goals. This year is the "perfect" year to make some resolutions that will have some real impact on your health and happiness, and the health of our planet. Here are a few ideas: If you resolve to lose weight make sure that you try and achieve this goal without the use of unhealthy fad diets. Perhaps you could just resolve to start eating whole foods, more organic produce, or to stop eating … [Read more...]
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