We all need a quick little energy burst every once in a while. Instead of reaching for a soda or processed food how about making your own energy bites?
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The humble tomato – a summertime super food!
The little red tomato, while delicious, doesn’t have much of a reputation as a super food- but it should. It is one of summers superstars, especially organic and heirloom varieties.
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Quick, easy & healthy snacks
When the snack monster attacks it can be hard to keep him at bay, especially if you’re not well prepared. Instead of letting yourself get to the point of complete starvation where you don’t even care what you eat try preparing yourself for the inevitable. You know you’ll have a mid afternoon craving so why […]
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Eat to keep cool this summer
It just keeps getting hotter out there, but the food you’re eating might be making the heat even more unbearable. The easiest way to avoid this is by eating seasonally- there are foods specifically designed by nature to help keep us cool during the sweltering months.
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How to stay healthy on vacation
There’s no better time for a little exploration and travel than the summer. Vacation is also a time when many of us throw caution to the wind when it comes to food and health and decide to go splurge and worry about it after the fact. Believe it or not making healthier choices on vacation can […]
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Quick and delicious summer pasta
Summer has finally arrived! With temperatures rising the last thing you want to do at night is slave over a hot stove. So today I thought I would share one of my favorite, quick summer pastas. It couldn’t be any easier to make!
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Rice: White vs. Brown. Which one is healthier?
When we talk about natural foods, we always have the brown alternative, as in bread there’s white and brown bread, there’s white and brown rice. It’s only logical to always choose brown which seems much healthy, but … is brown always healthier?
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3 Reasons to throw out your breakfast cereal
While to the naked eye breakfast cereal may seem like a quick, healthy breakfast option there’s really not much good about them. In fact, most cereals are loaded with ingredients that have no business being eaten at all. So not only do they not provide any nutritional benefits, they might actually be making you and […]
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Perfectly prepared beans
Beans, another staple Dominican food that happens to be a great addition to anyone’s diet. Though red (kidney) beans are the most popular in Dominican cuisine they are all rich in vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins as well as being loaded with soluble fiber so don’t be afraid […]
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Casabe, a completely natural source of nutrients
Casabe is one of my favorite Dominican staples. Made from the cassava root it’s versatile, delicious and nutritious!
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Creamy, dreamy, healthy chocolate pudding recipe
Sometimes a sweet little treat is the perfect way to end the day. This simple to make chocolate pudding is so healthy you can even have it for breakfast without guilt.