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Hello… Detox?
Maybe I should have titled this intro, Hello Canyon Ranch or Hello Hippocrates Health Institute? This might seem weird for a girl who obviously loves to cook (and eat!)
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms
Looking for a delicious and healthy pasta alternative? You’ve gotta try this hearty pasta dish, that doesn’t cause a post meal “carb coma”! This roasted spaghetti squash recipe will satisfy you and leave you feeling light, so you’ll have the energy you need for this busy time of year!
Our oldest daughter has acquired a special little liking for lamb, ever since we visited my sister’s family in Cairo, Egypt almost 2 years ago. Hatti had eaten lamb in gyros in Greek restaurants before, and liked it. But there was just something exhilarating and out-of-this-world-memorable about a meal of freshly shaved shawarma (the Arab term for meats stacked on a vertical spit that are grilled and then shaved – see this post for a photo from our meal) , eaten on the sidewalk of a bustling Cairo street. The scene was chaotic.
Moroccan Orange Couscous
Menu Musings of a Modern American Mom: Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Pesto Penne
If you're looking a quick and super tasty pasta dish, this is definitely one to try. I made the pesto in the time it took to boil the noodles! I'm a huge fan of the roasted red bell peppers that come in the jar.What's Cookin, Chicago?: Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells
When I'm in my cooking 'zone', creative juices tend to flow and I start throwing random things together so nothing goes to waste. This recipe is a result of using up leftover ingredients I had from other dishes I prepared for the freezer.
One-pan chicken couscous recipe
This satisfying yet superhealthy recipe is all cooked in one pan for minimum washing up Difficulty and servings Serves 4
It’s not often that a relatively bland-tasting, wrinkly-skinned, odd-ball shaped fruit makes us go “Wow!” It took more than the blessed glop that passes off as guacamole in bedimmed Mexican markets in these shores for us to take a liking to the able-bodied avocado. We had to travel half way across the world to a tiny island and bite into hearty slices of twelve grain bread sandwiched with bumpy bits of the wonder fruit drizzled with virgin olive oil and kissed with salt and pepper..to fall in love with it.
A-wow-cado Affair – Avocado Grilled Cheese S’wiches | Tadka Pasta
The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Fruits 01.
The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet | Belly Bytes
Gals, you may have heard that popcorn is the closest thing to a supersnack that you can find (the non-movie-theater variety, that is). But, did you know that sprinkling a bit of this spice on it could up the health-factor dramatically? Next time you're making popcorn, consider sprinkling a bit of herbs and spices on top. (Hint: If you spray a tiny bit of canola cooking spray on the popcorn, the herbs and spices will stick better).
Afternoon Snack: The Healing Spice to Sprinkle on Popcorn: Vitamin G: Health &Fitness: glamour.com
The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1. Walnuts
Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat - StumbleUpon
Abnormal weight gain is rightly associated with unhealthy eating habits. At the same time, there are foods that when consumed in the right amount aid in losing weight. While some of them help to avoid overeating, others keep a check on digestive system, insulin level and other things.