Collard greens are one of the top inflammation fighting greens. We all need to eat more greens like kale, beet greens, mustard greens etc. for their high nutrient value, antioxidant capacity, high fiber content and detoxifying abilities. However, recent studies have shown that collard greens, specifically, rank very high in their ability to…
Amazing Blueberry Pie
This is not my original recipe, my husband found it online several years ago and it’s become a family favorite. We love to make it at Christmas and in the summer when berries are at their best. Blueberries are a great anti-inflammatory food, in fact, they are number 1 on the list of best inflammatory…
Green Tomatillo Chili
During these cold snowy winter months, it’s always nice to have a pot of chili going to warm you up when you’ve had an especially hard day. Try out this twist on an old favorite. Let me know what you think. I always appreciate feed back. You can also make it in a crock pot….
Easy Toastada’s
These are super easy but, really delicious. You can use a variety of toppings, make them vegetarian, vegan or use leftover beef, chicken or pork. You will need: Corn tortillas – fry each tortilla in a hot skillet with a little avocado oil. Use tongs to flip the tortilla fry on both sides until bubbles…
Tomatillo Chili with Pumpkin and Kale
I love chili, all different kinds of chili. Green chili is a favorite of mine because it takes me out of the normal realm and allows me the freedom to be creative. My husband, more of a traditionalist, knows when I’m making green chili, he can expect pretty much anything. Before he asks what’s in…
Honey Nut Squash in an Instant Pot
Pretty much everyone knows about butternut squash but, have you heard of honey nut squash. Either had I until I was at my local produce stand and there they were, what looked like little baby butternuts. But alas, they were called honey nut squash. So, of course I had to try them. Recently I have…
Keto Friendly Carrot Muffins
Delicious healthy sugar free and low carb. These are great! my husband likes raisins in them but that raises the carb content quite a bit so I only do it occasionally when I know he is going to walk every day. This recipe makes 18 muffins and each is 1.5 net carbs without the raisins….
Split Pea Soup
It’s Fall and just the right time to start making soup again. This is one of my favorites not just because it is simple and quick to make but because it is so delicious. I use a natural liquid smoke but if you do not want to use it you can substitute smoked paprika or…
Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent That Works and Has Minimal Packaging!
I am trying out this new laundry detergent that is biodegradable, eco-friendly, animal friendly, ocean-friendly and the packaging is minimal and recyclable. So far it cleans very well and I love the scent, very fresh, but also available in unscented. It tells you in the instructions on the back of the package what size of…
Lower Calorie Lasagna
Not the best picture but this is a messy dish and I wanted to take it before we cut into it! I wanted to create a delicious option for lasagna that my family would enjoy too. For them I served it over spaghetti, I eat it with a salad and when I have the calories…
MANY WAYS OF USING TURMERIC
This is a funny post for me to write because there was a time when I hated turmeric. I was the owner of a health food store and I fully understood the benefits of it. I took it in pill or tincture form, however, I could never understand how anyone liked the taste. Fast forward…
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