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Good Eats

Start the Day with 7 Grain Hot Cereal

August 22, 2009

If you are in need of a filling breakfast loaded with good grains and fiber- you have come to the right place. I found Bob’s Red Mill 7 Grain Hot Cereal at my local health store for $3.19 (I’ve also seen it at the regular grocery store) and it’s not only warm and delicious, but [...]

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Veggie-Licious Burgers

August 16, 2009

Whenever I’m in need of a extra quick and easy dinner, I run to the freezer for what I’ve found to be the most delicious veggie burger. The type is “Amy’s California Veggie Burger” and I get four in a pack for $5.49 at my local health store. Now I’m not a vegetarian, but I [...]

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Farm Fresh Eggs Are a Must

August 2, 2009

Although I used to buy my eggs from a large retailer, in the last six months I’ve switched over to purchasing fresh eggs from a nearby farm (Lubbers Family Farm). As you might guess, there is a big difference between these two types of eggs. I decided it was a post-worthy topic when the farm [...]

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Farm Fresh vs. Mass Produced

July 29, 2009

I decided this week that a fun challenge is in order! See if you can tell which of the eggs below is from a local, pastured chicken and which is organic, but mass produced for a large retailer. This will be a lead-in to my next post where you will get the answer and more!

Egg [...]

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Fruits & Veggies to Buy Organic

July 12, 2009

I was browsing Tree Hugger this morning and came across some informative slideshows on which fruits and vegetables are most contaminated with pesticides. Since most of us are probably eating more of these than usual since it’s summer, I wanted to pass along some parts of the list. I know it can be hard to [...]

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Easy Homemade Salad Dressing

June 29, 2009

I turned to my Nourishing Traditions cookbook again this week for a quick and easy homemade salad dressing. The basic dressing recipe is easy enough to whip up for a quick weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for a nice party salad. Once you have the four ingredients required (which you might even already have), you [...]

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Sauteed Shrimp, Raw Vege Salad

June 6, 2009

Order up for a light, energizing, and remarkably filling lunch. What’s great about this recipe is you can enjoy it on the weekend, or take it into the office during the week with just a little prep the night before. I made this recipe up on the spot; so I encourage your own spontaneity if [...]

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Rehydrate with Coconut Water

May 30, 2009

Since I can only dream of living in a tropical place where coconuts grow freely, I’ve found a healthy and refreshing coconut beverage I can buy at health stores right here in Michigan. This Harvest Bay Coconut Water I am sipping at the moment has a mild sweet taste and only one ingredient: 100% pure [...]

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

May 26, 2009

We all like a cold, sweet treat in the hot weather, but the trick is finding one that is healthier and made with good ingredients. Thanks to Karen Lubbers, one of the owners of Lubbers Family Farm (where Sarah and I get raw milk), I’ve learned how to make an easy and delicious recipe for [...]

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Fresh Stevia Lemonade

May 17, 2009

Since we’re all going to need ways to cool off this summer, I’ve found an easy (and healthy!) recipe for fresh lemonade. You only need the few ingredients listed below:

1 cup fresh lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon stevia extract (white powder) or 2 TBSP powder stevia leaf

It works best to put [...]

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