Low Carb ramen?! Yes, there is such a thing, and you can make it at home with what is being lauded as the next “IT” super food: Kelp. Low calorie, fat free, zero carbs, gluten free, no sodium kelp noodles! Before you say Ewwwww, let me tell you that kelp noodles taste much like rice […]
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Not So Traditional French Lentil Salad
If you only know lentils as tiny brownish-gray legumes that are boiled down into a not very appetizing looking soup, give French green lentils a try in this colorful, heart healthy, low sodium recipe and rethink your position on these nutritional powerhouse pulses. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in […]
What Food Will Replace Kale as the Next Superfood?
Who would have thought that even mainstream fast-casual and fine dining restaurants would have kale salads on the menu? Kale is everywhere, being massaged, baked, blended, juiced, souped and sautéed. But this leafy superfood is bound to have to share the spotlight soon. So what’s next? Hint: it comes from the sea. Yes, it’s time to […]
Easy and Versatile – Avocado, Micro Basil Pesto Sauce
You’re probably most familiar with microgreens as a healthy garnish that lends a momentary bite and pop of color to salads and soup, but it turns out scientific research now proves that these tiny seedlings harvested and eaten when they are just a few inches tall are a real superfood packed with antioxidants and other […]
Low Sodium Homemade Country Biscuits
Biscuits and most baked goods are on the Avoid list for a heart healthy diet because they are notoriously high in sodium but, finally, I played around and came up with a low sodium country biscuit recipe that actually tastes like a good flaky homemade biscuit and allows us to indulge in our favorite weekend […]
4th of July Recipe Roundup – Deliciously Healthy and Easy!
When planning your 4th of July party or picnic, its best to rely on simple dishes that are easy to prepare so you can join in on the fun and enjoy the company of your friends and family – unless you’re one who relishes spending half the day in the kitchen or tending the grill. […]
#SuperSeedz Me with Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Pumpkin Seeds and a Curry Tahini Sauce
Pumpkin seeds go beyond being a healthy snack and delicious salad topping when you dress up roasted cauliflower with their crunchy goodness, then drizzle with an easy, vegan curry tahini sauce. Jump to Recipe Seeds and nuts are a super nutritious snack, full of the healthy fats our bodies need. My current snack crush are […]
Year of the Pulse and a Couscous-Lentil Zoodle Salad
Normally, when I think of lentils, all that comes to mind is lentil soup and warm French lentil salad that comes in a mini, aged cast iron crock at one of our favorite restaurants that we frequent when in Paris. Other than that – I draw a blank. But knowing how nutritious they are and […]
Hello Summer! Strawberry Power Salad with Wheat Berries
Just three ingredients and a simple homemade vinaigrette creates a visually appealing and deliciously nutritious salad that’s heart healthy and low in sodium when you use one of my favorite salt substitutes – fresh citrus! Trade paradise at the beach in Southern California for a humble abode in Arkansas? Yes, we do. And not nearly […]
Paleo Bikini Burger with Spiced Sweet Pepper Slaw for #BurgerMonth
When Kita Roberts of Girl Carnivore, queried our community of food bloggers about participating in Burger Month 2016, I responded with a hearty “I’m in”, cuz, who doesn’t love a fabulous, juicy burger?! Jump to Recipe Burgers are the ultimate all American food and they’re popular all over the world – EVERYONE seems to have […]