The calcium found in milk is good for you – and it’s about the only thing. You can get calcium in a number of other ways without all the drawbacks. Humans vs. Bovines Mammals are the only creatures on this earth whose bodies naturally provide the sustenance their young require to thrive. Mother birds hunt…
If you are on a budget and want to follow a raw-food diet, ask your local supermarket for free greens, grow your own herbs and use a lot of sprouted legumes According to Victoria Boutenko, leading raw-food coach and author of Green for Life, 115 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which some vitamins, minerals and…
Most of us run to the store and buy prepackaged cheese; but make your own homemade soft cheese just one time, and your traditions will change. Arouse your taste buds to homemade delight. Soft store-bought cheese just cannot compete with this back-to-basics soft cheese recipe. The ingredients are completely up to you. So, bring your…
Agave nectar comes from the agave plant and is a light syrupy sweetener that can be used instead of table sugar or artificial sweeteners. Agave nectar comes from the agave plant (pronounced ah-GAV-ey), Agave is best known as being the plant that tequila is traditionally made from. Agave has been used in Mexican cooking as…
Roasted beets add a sweet earthiness to tasty salads. Serve this dish as a side to grilled steak or chicken or as a hearty lunch by itself. This hearty vegetable and fruit salad makes a great side dish to a main meat course when you’re not preparing other sides. Or, simply add some crusty bread…
Best ever, easy-to-make, savory biscotti. Perfect for appetizers, parties, snacks, picnics or tailgating. Makes cheese, meats, and spreads taste better. Bake a batch of Parmesan Black-Pepper Biscotti that will dazzle guests, enhance appetizers, and liven up cheeses and spreads; one whiff of these savory cookies will make your mouth water. Just enough spice from the…
Like eating a cup of cappuccino! Espresso, chocolate nut biscotti are made for dunking & sharing. A perfect hostess gift. A winning combination of flavors. If you like to indulge with a chocolate treat, this biscotti will become one of your favorites. Easy to make, the chocolate, coffee and nuts are nestled in a crispy,…
Low carb finger-food appetizers start with the simple Belgian endive. A must-have recipe for fresh & healthy gourmet appetizers. Get creative with fillings. Looking for a delicious, gourmet appetizer recipe that’s low carb, tasty and makes an elegant presentation? Start with Belgian endives and fill them with a variety of healthy food combinations. Shaped like…
We know iron is important, but do you know the best dietary sources? Read on to help plan a diet for iron deficiency. Iron is an essential mineral in the human diet. It is the basic building block of hemoglobin, the portion of our red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. Where do…
Chicken soup is like no other. If you can boil water, and enjoy chicken, this wonderful broth is yours. It was in my teens that I decided not to replicate my mother’s cooking. For one thing I had no knowledge of cooking and found it a mundane process of constantly thinking what to make. The…