Love, Love, Love me some warm, comforting, "green" soup in the fall and winter months. This fits the bill, and I find that I come back to this recipe often. High in protein and bone-building nutrients from the kale, this is a dish that fits the bill of comfort, warmth and health! Ingredients 1 [...]
Ingredients 1 tbsp. butter 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 6 cups Swiss chard, stems removed 4 oz. cream cheese 2 oz coconut cream (from 4 oz. can) (may substitute 1/4 c. heavy cream) Directions In a large [...]
Hormone-Balancing Hot Cocoa Mix This has been a favorite beverage of mine this winter, by far. I have at least one (usually two) mugs of this stuff every single day. Not only is it warm, comforting, and deliciously sweet, but it is energizing (not with caffeine jitters) yet calming. And I actually feel clearer headed [...]
This is the first of my 12 Tips for how to keep your bones healthy during the holiday season. This, of course, is appropriate for any time of year. But to keep in step with the holidays, I have devised the 12 Days of Bone Health Holiday Tips to help you see that keeping your [...]
Spicy Coffee Pumpkin Chili (crock pot) I played around a lot with my various chili recipes, until one day it hit me. COFFEE! I bet coffee would add flavor and "smokiness" to the recipe. So I tried it out and made several batches until I hit upon this recipe. I actually wanted to create something [...]
Pumpkin Brownies These are the easiest brownies I have ever made, and are oh so delicious! I made this recipe (doubled) last week, and my husband ate half of the batch (sorry honey) in one day! I had to hide a few pieces to make sure I got some! To cut the fat (and reduce [...]
I have made a version of this recipe in my home for years. Because I have suffered with bone loss over the past few years, I tweaked a few ingredients to make this a dish strengthening for the bones. Just some of the ingredient benefits: tuna - B Vitamins and Vitamin D - both important [...]
😍If you need to make a simple dinner for company that looks elegant and tastes like you slaved all day long in the kitchen, then this is the dish for you! And you did slave...okay, your crock pot slaved all day, while you went about your own business. Just set it up before you go [...]
Non-Dairy Banana "Nice" Cream 4 frozen bananas 1/4-1/2 cup coconut milk 1 scoop whey protein powder 1/4 teaspoon stevia, to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla Blend all ingredients in blender. Add more coconut milk as necessary to help blending. Enjoy! Serve with toppings such as fresh fruit, or fruit puree, chocolate sauce, cacao nibs, [...]
The number one food I recommend for brain health in a growing child, a well as for an adult to prevent brain deterioration and memory loss is salmon. Salmon is also touted as a "beauty food" because of its high omega 3 content, anti-inflammatory properties, and high protein levels. Here is an quick recipe I [...]
