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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 1, 2010
Post category:Healthy Recipes

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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables This is a great dish to take to a picnic or other group get together and I received rave reviews from it! Ingredients: 3-4 cups of cooked organic brown rice ¼ c. scallions or red onions 1 small organic red or yellow pepper chopped ½ c chopped organic celery ½ - ¾ c chopped organic carrots ¼ - 1/2 c chopped parsley ¼-1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4-5 T Red Wine Vinegar Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Cook rice with appropriate water or vegetable broth. I use a mix of ½ broth…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:November 16, 2010
Post category:Healthy Recipes

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies The holidays are just around the corner and that makes eating healthy even more difficult. You don't have to skip yummy holiday treats though! When your sweet tooth demands a festive treat, or when you need to take a dish to a holiday get together, consider making my my favorite dessert recipe; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Not only are these a healthier dessert for holidays but they are also a delicious too! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Note: All ingredients used are organic if available. 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup cane sugar or agave 2 eggs 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree ½ cup…

Nutty Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:November 13, 2010
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Nutty Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats are a family favorite and super easy to make. These delicious treats are the healthy version of rice crispy treats. The bonus is they also contain chocolate! They are a healthy source of protein to kick those sugar cravings or to boost your energy. I use chocolate in mine but if you are not a chocolate fan, you can use vanilla protein powder. I promise not to judge you and think there is something wrong with you for not wanting chocolate. I will caution you as they are addicting! The first time I made them, I ate way too many and had a bit…

Turmeric Tea

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:January 17, 2010
Post category:Healthy Recipes

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What are turmeric and turmeric tea? Turmeric, an herb often used in cooking, has many great health benefits. Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Meghan Telpner, author of the blog Making Love in The Kitchen, shared the following benefits one should consider it. Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medicine, as well as in Eastern Asian healing such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, it was traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. Today, turmeric is promoted as a…

Summer Squash and White Beans

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 7, 2009
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Wondering what to do with an excess of summer vegetables--zucchini, summer squash, fresh tomatoes? Summer squash and white beans saute is the perfect solution. Protein-rich white beans and summer squash make for a delicious and hearty dish. This sauté is endlessly versatile and works well with eggplant, peppers, or corn. Ingredients (use organic when possible) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 15- or 19-ounce can cannellini…

Refreshing Radish Salad

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:May 18, 2009
Post category:Healthy Recipes

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This refreshing radish salad is great for summer and easy to make. Fresh radish is nutrient-dense packed with Vitamins E, A, C, B6, and K. Plus it's high in antioxidants, fiber, zinc, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese. Radishes are in the cruciferous family which help protect again cancer and other disease. And I have to admit, I'm not really a fan of radishes but they came in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so I needed to find a way to enjoy them. Both red and daikon radishes offer various health benefits, but they contain different nutrients and compounds. Red radishes, known for their peppery…

California Waldorf Salad

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:April 21, 2009
Post category:Healthy Recipes

California Waldorf Salad This salad is a low-fat, dairy-free alternative to the traditional recipe and is a fantastic starter for any meal. It is quite refreshing and has the right amount of crunchy, tangy, sweet quality to appeal to anyone's palette. The walnuts in this recipe are rich in omega-3 fatty acids – key to many functioning tissues within the body as well as integral to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. Ingredients Makes about 6 1-cup servings 2 crisp, tangy apples (Fuji, Winesap, Granny Smith, or similar) 1 large carrot, julienned or grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup Tofu Mayo or other low-fat, dairy-…