Amazing & Easy Cranberry Salad – more like dessert!

Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Amazing & Easy Cranberry Salad Healthy holiday recipes are hard to come by, at least tasty ones. As a result I've put together a series of recipe posts to share with you right here on the site. They are also available for download and printing here. Today I am sharing my Cranberry Salad Recipe. If you are searching for more good-for-you recipes, you can also sign up for my wellness newsletter to receive over 70 of my healthy recipes in ebook format. Enjoy! Amazing & Easy Cranberry Salad – more like dessert! 2 cups raw cranberries 8 large medjool dates (pitted) 2 oranges peeled 1…

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Cranberry Date Salad

Cranberry Date Salad

This Cranberry date salad is a bit addicting! As a bonus, it contains all whole foods. Plus, I recommend using organic ingredients as well to prevent adding things you don't need in your diet such as pesticides and herbicides. It contains dates as a natural sweetener and does not contain sugar. This is so delicious, I eat it for dessert! 2 cups raw cranberries 8 large Medjool dates (pitted) 2 oranges peeled 1 apple chopped 4 tablespoons walnuts Place all ingredients in a food processor or Vitamix and blend for one-two minute. The mix should be chunky. Serve immediately and store in the refrigerator. I like to add…

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Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Crockpot Gluten Free Cornbread Dressing

Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Crockpot Gluten Free Cornbread Dressing Healthy holiday recipes are hard to come by, at least tasty ones. As a result I've put together a series of recipe posts to share with you right here on the site. They are also available for download and printing here. Today I am sharing my Cornbread Dressing Recipe. If you are searching for more good-for-you recipes, you can also sign up for my wellness newsletter to receive over 70 of my healthy recipes in ebook format. Enjoy! Crockpot Gluten Free Cornbread Dressing 2 1/2 Lbs gluten free cornbread 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 1/2 cups finely shopped celery 1/2…

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Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing

Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing

Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing Gluten-free cornbread dressing has been a blessing since I learned that I am gluten-intolerant. You will not feel like you are missing out on anything. It tastes so much better than using gluten-free bread. Especially when gluten-free bread is typically made of low-quality ingredients such as rice, tapioca, or potato starch. It can be frustrating maneuvering through daily life much less the holidays. This is my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. 2 1/2 lbs gluten-free cornbread (I use the recipe on the Bob's Red Mill cornmeal package) 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1 tablespoon dried…

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Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Pumpkin Pudding

Thanksgiving Recipes Shared: Pumpkin Pudding Healthy holiday recipes are hard to come by, at least tasty ones. As a result I've put together a series of recipe posts to share with you right here on the site. They are also available for download and printing here. Today I am sharing my Pumpkin Pudding Recipe. If you are searching for more good-for-you recipes, you can also sign up for my wellness newsletter to receive over 70 of my healthy recipes in ebook format. Enjoy! Pumpkin Pudding Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and nutrition so don’t pass it up, just pass on the crust! To make the pudding…

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Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Pudding

Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Pudding

With so many healthy options available, Thanksgiving can be enjoyed guilt and gluten-free. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and nutrition so don’t pass it up, just pass on the crust! Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin 1 2/3 cup non-GMO soy  or coconut milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional for topping) Transfer the mixture except for the nuts to a medium-sized saucepan and place over medium to low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, which will be about 5-10…

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More muscle can save your life

More muscle can save your life What’s the difference between a dreary life of frustration, pain and chronic anxiety and a life of enjoyment, options, less stress and no pain?  Properly performed exercise is the vehicle that will move you towards this level of fulfillment. If you are looking to buy a book on exercise, I highly recommend Body By Science by Doug McGuff M.D and John Little. The book explains the what, why and how of strength training that is backed by scientific research. The eleven chapters contain a wealth of information including graphs and diagrams (great for us visual folks). Some of the benefits of this…

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Oatmeal Goji Berry Balls

Oatmeal Goji Berry Balls

Oatmeal Goji Berry Balls The goji berry looks like a red raisin and is very high in antioxidants. It's sure to make a quick and nutritious snack—an addition that will make lunchbox meals everywhere that much more special. This recipe is courtesy of Kristin Doyle, R.N. She combines her nursing background with her holistic approach to nutrition to specialize in therapeutic cooking and use nutrition to prevent illness and treat symptoms. She uses her knowledge to work with each of her clients individually to develop recipes designed for their specific health needs. Kristin is a nutrition consultant and a certified natural chef. Directions 2 1/2 cups rolled oats…

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24-Hour Urinalysis: How Can It Benefit You?

24-Hour Urinalysis: How Can It Benefit You? There is a distinct connection between proper digestion and the occurrence of many recurring and nagging health complaints such as allergies, migraine headaches, and digestive disorders. A 24-Hour Urinalysis screening provides biochemical evidence of what food(s) your body is having a difficult time digesting and assimilating. Your diet & digestion plays a critical role in how you feel and how you maintain health so this screening provides key information about how to best improve wellness. The 24-Hour Urinalysis screening will enable you to knowledgeably modify your diet according to your body’s needs. Your body and needs are unique this is why…

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This Fitness Concept Challenges the Norm

This Fitness Concept Challenges the Norm Evansville, Indiana's Flex151 is a workout facility and training concept that challenges everything I thought I knew about strength training. The training concept is based on a once-a-week, high intensity ~15 minute session. Yes, you read it right, once-a-week. My workouts were in desperate need of a change as I wasn’t seeing progress. Therefore, I was more than willing to experience a free session that would only take me approximately 15 minutes to complete and weekly! The challenge in adopting most new programs especially exercise/strength training is the learning curve and time element. That’s why this one was so intriguing. Is anyone…

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