Casabe is one of my favorite Dominican staples. Made from the cassava root it’s versatile, delicious and nutritious!
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5 reasons to love beets
Beets are such an incredible food! They can be prepared in many ways. I love them as a salad and my daughter loves them baked in the oven as crunchy chips. They come in a variety of sizes and colors so you can experiment with them and find your favorite.
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5 delicious nutritional powerhouses
Food should be delicious and nutritious. Incorporate these 5 nutritional powerhouses to reap some amazing health benefits as well as a punch of flavor!
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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.
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Avoid getting sick with this 5 surefire immune boosters
No one likes being sick. Even though we might not be able to prevent getting sick all the time there are definitely things we can do on a regular basis to help boost immunity.
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Spring clean your body- a gentle cleanse everyone can do
It’s spring and there’s no better time to lighten up your diet! There are so many cleanses to choose from between the master cleanse, juice cleanses, green smoothies and more, but unless you’re working with someone who can guide you as to what would be best for YOUR body I suggest cleansing simply by cleaning […]
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Post workout recovery tips
Having a regular workout routine is so important to keep ourselves healthy. What you may not know is that how you recover after a workout is just as important as the workout itself. Try incorporating these 5 simple tips to feel your very best after using your muscles.
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Banish Dry Skin
Dry skin tends to come with the territory during the winter months. Even if you live in the Dominican Republic full time, the temperature fluctuations are still enough to have an impact on your skin.
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Why you should soak your grains
Rice is a beloved staple of the Dominican Republic, and why shouldn’t it be? It’s delicious! But are you preparing your rice and other grains properly to make sure your body can make the most out of all their nutrients? After some experimenting with the Paleo diet I’ve become a firm believer that whole grains are […]
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Delicious roasted fruit recipe
Whether you’re in the Caribbean or the US; right now is probably as cold as it will get all year so why not take advantage of a delicious warm treat? Roasted fruit makes a great healthy desert but it also makes a delicious breakfast, especially if you top it with a little bit of whole […]
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Bone broth, the new super food craze
Lately a ‘new’ super food has been making headlines…. bone broth.