Recipes

Simple Banana Tip

Simple tip: The next time your bananas are speckling into an over-ripened state, try this simple trick to buy yourself a few weeks of time before using them: Peel each banana Slice bananas into coin shapes, about 1/2-inch thick Freeze in a clear container - a freezer bag or an old yogurt container will work…

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Spices Your Oatmeal CRAVES

This screamingly delicious spice blend that has grown into my household's staple. I love spices because they flavor foods without threatening to leave its mark on your waste and hips. Any calories these spices add to your foods are negligible. What's more? These spices each offer a dose of preventive medicine. So spice it up!…

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Orange Carrot Ginger Smoothie

Immune Ammo: Carrot-Orange-Ginger Smoothie

I’ve felt a bit taxed the last few days, as though a cold is reaching its long, nasty tentacles for me. I made a super-immune booster smoothie in less than five minutes, and I’ve felt great ever since I consumed it this morning. This powerful smoothie contains fresh carrots, ginger and orange. It boasts large…

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How to Prepare Watermelon Rind

In my last post, I mentioned that watermelon rind contains healthful compounds and can be consumed as a steamed or pick led vegetable. But for many Americans, watermelon rind is usually tossed aside. The texture can seem a bit tough and fibrous. Most of us don't know what to do with the little loves! So, in…

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