If you wait until holiday season to enjoy cranberries, you’re missing out on great flavors and tremendous health benefits. These brilliant berries store easily in your freezer and their tart taste complements the sweetness of quick breads, muffins, or cakes. This easy salsa is a nice addition to holiday meals or great for potlucks. Serve […]
Category Archives: Recipes
Rich Chocolate Cake (with Beets)
This chocolate cake tastes very decadent, but it is significantly higher in nutrients and lower in calories than most cakes. Although it does not contain butter or oil, a key ingredient provides richness and a health boost. This cake contains beets (no one will guess!), which deliver plenty of nutrients, including nitrates, which have been the topic of considerable […]
Sheila’s Quick & Easy Oatmeal Bars
Oats are a staple of my diet – featured in my morning oatmeal or muesli, and often incorporated into bars or desserts. Not only are oats inexpensive and versatile, but they offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that oat fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol, and antioxidant compounds in oats can help decrease […]
Healthy Recipes
Preparing your own food is one of the best ways to stay healthy. It also helps you avoid processed foods, which can be high in calories and low in nutrients. Cooking need not be complicated or fancy – often simple recipes that let a few quality shine are the best! I love to cook, but […]