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Healthier Low Glycemic “Spaghetti” Recipe

This is a low-glycemic version of the classic. I am slowing introducing my family to eating low-glycemic, however, sometimes they don’t like change or are slow to appreciate it.  So I have been starting with little changes with me.  I eat low-glycemic … Continue reading

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Healthy Soup Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower

I went searching my usual spot for recipes – Pinterest – for Cauliflower Soup recipes and loved this recipe, but needed to make a few adjustments based on what I had on hand.  First time my daughter would actually eat … Continue reading

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Veggie-Packed Menu Plan

If you caught my latest clip on 2 News Fresh Living (titled: Change Your Eating Habits, For Good), you'll know that I recommend planning everything you eat for the week around FRESH produce.  It's the best way to ensure in … Continue reading

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Top 10 Recipes Using Apples

Apples may be one of the most versatile fruits.  I can think of so many breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options that call for apples.  I recently stocked up on a ton of beautiful large Fuji apples and have also … Continue reading

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Recipes Using Oranges

Our family is WELL stocked on oranges to get us through the next few weeks while Bountiful Baskets is on vacation.  Since many families give and get oranges during the holiday season, I thought it would be fun to dedicate … Continue reading

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Healthy “Rice” Pudding Recipe

By now, I’m sure you all know I always substitute barley for rice.  You may also know that in the past, when I would emotionally eat, I would go for creamy Dove Chocolate!  After changing to a low glycemic lifestyle, … Continue reading

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Healthy Recipes Revisited:Squash Chips & Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

Saturday I posted a deliciously beautiful healthy family menu plan with a number of new recipes I had not yet tried.  We dehydrated squash to make squash chips and while we were at it, dehydrated persimmon slices and pear slices.  … Continue reading

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Healthy Family Menu Plan & Bountiful Baskets Roundup 12.3.11

This week’s Bountiful Baskets Food Co-op contribution of $15 provided us with plenty of low glycemic fruits and vegetables for my healthy family menu plan.  It included fuji apples, green bell peppers, blackberries, broccoli crowns, cucumbers, butter lettuce, yellow onions, … Continue reading

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Healthy Snack Your Kids Will LOVE!: Apple Sliders

My son requests Apple Sliders all the time!  If you like a wee bit of chocolate in your day, adding dark chocolate chips to Apple Sliders is a great balanced low glycemic way to get your chocolate fix.  Try adding … Continue reading

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From Pinterest to Real Life…and I guess we’re back to real life…

I don’t know about you, but my brain has been on a holiday all week!  It was fun to play and relax and get odds and ends projects done around the house – many of which couldn’t have happened without … Continue reading

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