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EAT THIS: Thanksgiving Dinner

November 5, 2012 by

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Healthy Thanksgiving traditions begin here with these mouth watering GT holiday recipes.  We’re offering you two fresh whole food menu ideas. The first is our ‘traditional’ GT Thanksgiving menu and the second menu includes recipes from our NEW 2nd cookbook, More Recipes for Delicious Living.  All of these recipes exhibit stepping ‘outside the box’ from […]

Eat This: Versatile Winter Squash

September 30, 2012 by

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I used to turn my nose up to this wonderful all-purpose and nutrient rich vegetable.  Since dropping my story that “Anything that resembles baby food can’t possible taste good” I can now appreciate its multifaceted uses.  Now squash is one of my favorite veges and I eagerly anticipate it’s fall harvest.  Another benefit to winter […]

Eat This: SMOOTHIES

September 3, 2012 by

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Back to school and everyone’s on the move again!  Smoothies are an easy, nutritious, and balanced meal for on the run.  They don’t even need chewed!  Prepare ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or cooler.    Try adding a handful of spinach to berry smoothies for extra green benefits.  Substitute fresh hemp […]

EAT THIS: Summer Bevvies

August 4, 2012 by

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Are you finding not participating in social drinking a challenge this summer?   You’ll be pleasantly surprised how tasty and easy it is to substitute alcohol with these refreshing non-alcoholic beverages.  Take advantage by indulging in these festive summer bevvies – they are a sneak preview from our new cookbook.  These beverage recipes won’t halt […]

EAT THIS! Packable Picnic Foods

July 8, 2012 by

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These recipes are perfect for summer picnics, pot lucks, and travel.  We like to call this true fast food – meaning it’s really ALL food and it’s fast! FOOD  |foōd|: any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. Enjoy! Flax Focaccia Bread This […]

EAT THIS: Completely Sauced

June 1, 2012 by

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Many folks understand that when it comes to eating out or at other peoples houses, the sauces that show up on our plates (often unannounced!) can be a minefield of potential poo.  Sauces can carry high quantities of salt, sugar, thickening agents (think wheat and corn) as well as unidentified fats and creaming agents.  Many […]

EAT THIS: The Well-Dressed Salad

April 28, 2012 by

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We’re finding an increase of greens and fresh vegetables in the Farmer’s Markets – and this turns our brains to the wonders and versatility of salad.  There is truly no end to the many combinations of possibility – we’re way past the iceburg lettuce and tomato wedges of old! To build a perfect salad, start […]

EAT THIS! Spring Salads

April 1, 2012 by

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Nothing celebrates the season like a crunchy, colorful menu full of local fresh produce.  Many of these fresh salads will do double duty as main dishes! Chicken Bok Choy Salad                    Great as a main dish. Ingredients: 6 cups raw bok choy 1 cup carrots, grated 1 […]

EAT THIS! Easy Basic Recipes for Newbies

March 3, 2012 by

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Baked Breakfast Apples Try this simple recipes as a side dish at breakfast instead of potatoes. Works well as a snack or a light dessert, too! Also, scrumptious on oatmeal or with protein powder stirred in. Ingredients: 4 apples 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut up apples into 1-inch chunks, […]

EAT THIS: Omega 3’s: Heart Healthy Fats

January 29, 2012 by

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Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids decrease risk of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats), which can lead to sudden death.  Omega-3 fatty acids also decrease triglyceride levels, slow growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque, and lower blood pressure (slightly). I’m […]