Home Touch Trail Mix Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Yields: 10 servings Ingredients 2 cups almonds, raw 1 cup pecans 2 cups walnuts, raw 2 cups pumpkin or squash seeds, raw 2 cups dried cranberries 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) Directions 1. In a bowl, mix together the almonds, pecans, walnuts and…
Are You *Really* What you Eat?
I don’t remember the first time I heard someone use the phrase “You are what you eat.” It always seemed so cliche to me. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started really listening and understanding those five words. I started to realize that the impact of what I put into my body…
Easy, Breezy Summertime Tropical Breeze
Tropical Breeze Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: None Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 pineapple 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes Directions 1. Cut pineapple into bite-size chunks. 2. Add all ingredients into a bowl, mix and serve! Notes This is the most simple & refreshing dessert/beverage to enjoy in warm weather….
What You Should Eat, According to Mother Nature
The one question that I get ALL the time is “What should I be eating” If I had to predict one question that will come out of everyone’s mouth during a conversation, that would be it. What should I be eating? Excellent question! I am going to focus on that question during the entire month…
Your No Brainer Guide to Food
We are so lucky. We are so lucky to be living in a time when food is so readily available. No matter your financial standing, there is food to be had and a wide variety at that. We may not like what is currently available to us, but I’ve complied a list of No-Brainer Foods…
Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper & Corn Salad
Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper & Corn Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups (about 3/4 lb) diced, cooked smoked turkey breast 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup diced bell peppers (any colors) 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion…
The Secret To Weight Loss
The secret to weight loss isn’t so secret. I hate to be the one to break it to you. You already know what it is. You don’t think you do, but you really do. What is it? The secret to weight loss has been debated for YEARS. And they keep coming back to the same…
Easy, Breezy Summertime Food: Garbanzo & Red Pepper Salad
Garbanzo & Red Pepper Salad Serves 4 Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup lowfat plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon chat masala Sugar Salad 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup julienned roasted red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint 2…
Easy Tips for Healthy Eating On The Go
If you’re even considering making any kind of change to your food and daily dietary intake, your lifestyle or anything, please read the following: About 66.3 % of American adults are overweight or obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If that trend continues, out of 100 of your friends, family &…
Easy & On The Go: Chicken & Hummus Wraps
Chicken & Hummus Wraps Yields 2 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons Hummus (any variety or homemade) 4 small, whole wheat tortillas 1 large, grilled chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1/2 small cucumber, cut into thin strips 4 medium leaves romaine lettuce, shredded 4 teaspoons chile oil or sweet chile sauce Salt & Pepper Directions 1….
