Baby bok choy might be my new favorite veggie. A type of Chinese cabbage, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. And it’s absolutely delicious cooked in a skillet and covered in a sweet …
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Pomegranate, Balsamic, And Raw Honey Glazed Carrots
It’s the day before Christmas Eve, and I’m officially in holiday mode as I plan the upcoming Christmas meals. If you’re looking for a last-minute, extra-special recipe for your holiday table,
Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie (Weekly Workouts)
The last few weeks after our workout sessions, I’ve loved whipping up this nutritious smoothie for Barbara and me. It really seems to give us the boost of energy we need after working our muscles hard. I’m excited to share the recipe with you. Whether you’re recovering
How to Cut Open a Pomegranate the Safe and Easy Way
Hey guys, Check out the new video I just uploaded on YouTube! Watch this video and see how you can easily and safely get to the hundreds of nutritious seeds that are nestled within the pulp of the amazing pomegranate. Pomegranate seeds are so awesome. They’re like tiny jewels bursting with flavor.
Amazing Pomegranates: One Of The Healthiest Foods In The World
When I was a child, I remember my mom bringing home an unusual fruit one day. It looked a little like an apple but not exactly. She said it was a Chinese apple. I didn’t know it at the time but that was the British term for pomegranates. She was so excited to show it…
Super Delicious Massaged Kale Salad With Pistachios, Tomatoes, And Olives
Who doesn’t love a good massage? Well, my kale is loving one right now as I’m getting ready to prepare a delicious kale salad tossed with pistachios, cherry tomatoes, and juicy Kalamata olives. But why am I massaging the kale first? If you’ve ever had a raw kale salad, you might have noticed that the kale was a little bitter and its texture a little coarse. However, if you massage the kale for only about five minutes, it will begin to soften and wilt. This seems to break down its dense cellulose structure leaving it easier to digest and much tastier.
Mushroom Risotto in Chicken and White Wine Broth
Looking to enjoy a warm and satisfying dish for dinner tonight? Creamy risotto in a white wine and chicken broth is sautéed with garlic and onions, tossed with cremini mushrooms, and topped with grated parmesan cheese for a beautiful dish that is bursting with flavor. It would also be a wonderful addition to your holiday table.
How To Cut And Prepare Spaghetti Squash
How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, healthy, low carb alternative to pasta. Would you like my Garlicky Chicken Over Spaghetti Squash recipe? Top your spaghetti squash with a juicy…
Strawberry Granita
All I can say is, “It’s hot outside!” The mercury is rising and icy, strawberry granita is light and cold; just what I need to cool off on these hot summer days. Earlier this month, I made a sparkling raspberry lemonade pressé with fresh lemons and raspberries. It was the perfect summer drink, and I loved that because…
Healthier Homemade French Fries
These homemade french fries really are wonderfully easy to make, and they surpass restaurant fries, hands down. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, not a bit greasy: these healthy fries are in a category all their own. French fries and healthy in the same sentence? I know what you’re thinking: french fries aren’t usually thought…
How To Make Coconut Whipped Cream
Here’s a step by step tutorial for how to make coconut whipped cream from coconut milk. Paired with organic blackberries, this is a quick, delicious, and incredibly healthy dairy free dessert. Hi, friends! Nicole here with one of my favorite treats to make on warm spring evenings: blackberries and coconut whipped cream! My dad loves…
My Healing Green Smoothie
Discover many important green smoothie benefits and a step-by-step tutorial with beautiful photos showing how to make a healing green smoothie. You’re going to love this smoothie. This healing green smoothie is one of the best ways to start your day. It’s loaded with healthy organic romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, celery stalks, strawberries, an avocado, and…
Homemade Paleo Salsa
This homemade paleo salsa is perfect for snackin’. My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with a delicious recipe for a healthy salsa dip, perfect for your March Madness celebrations! It’s March Madness time. Yesssss!! I love college basketball. Even though my team the Fordham Rams didn’t make it (they never make it), I…
Sweet Potato Noodles with “Cream” Sauce
The winter has been so long and cold here in New York that some days I’d rather curl up on the couch with a hot bowl of soup than venture outside. But this week the weather has been warming up ever so slightly (the mounds of snow in my front yard have melted just a little…
Zucchini Noodles with Basil and Pistachio Pesto (Zoodles)
It’s a zoodles kind of day! The snow is finally beginning to melt outside, and I’m celebrating with a warm bowl of freshly cooked spiraled zucchini noodles topped with the creamiest basil and pistachio pesto sauce.
Ever since my kids gifted me with a Paderno 4 Blade Spiralizer last year, zoodles have become my