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Beat the Blues: Serotonin-Boosting Foods
When we’re depressed or in a bad mood, some of us get the urge to eat. But if we eat the right foods, that’s not necessarily such a bad thing. In fact, there are some foods that can help improve our mood. About Serotonin Serotonin is a ne...
Recipe: Olive Roasted Sweet Yams
Olive Roasted Sweet Yams Low Fat Recipe Ingredients: 3 sweet yams, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Place the sweet yam slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Brush the yams with the olive oil. Heat the oven to 450 degre...
Recipe: Apple Stuffing Topped Mustard Pork Chops
Apple Stuffing Topped Mustard Pork Chops Low Carb Recipe Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 2 tart apples peeled, cored and chopped 1 1/2 cups low carb bread cube...
Recipe: Orange Laced Apple Cider
Orange Laced Apple Cider Low Fat Recipe Ingredients: 6 cups apple cider 3 whole allspice berries 3 whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 1 navel orange, peeled and quartered 1 navel orange, unpeeled, sliced Instructions: Place the cider in a saucepan over m...
Recipe: Vegetable Medley with Vinegar Salsa
Vegetable Medley with Vinegar Salsa Low Fat and Low Carb Recipe Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped very fine 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped coarsely 3 tablespoons white onions, chopped very fine 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoon...
What Is Vegan?
A few years ago, many people thought a vegan was someone from Las Vegas. Today, it’s a fairly common term that has nothing to do with where anyone lives. Still, vegans are often misunderstood. A common definition of a vegan is someone who f...
A Vegan’s Way of Life
It is a common misconception that the word “vegan” is synonymous with “vegetarian”. It’s true that both involve restriction of the consumption of meat, but there is much more to being a vegan than that. Veganism is n...
Can I Still Go Out to Eat If I Am a Vegan?
When you’re doing the cooking, being a vegan isn’t so difficult. There are many items you can make at home that do not require meat or animal products. You can make substitutions to mixes you buy at the store, and you can find delicious...
Great Places to Find Vegan Food
Being a vegan has many benefits, but convenience has not traditionally been one of them. Over the years, vegans have often had to either eat raw food or make their own fruit and veggie creations. Packaged snacks and convenience foods for vegans wer...
Recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping
Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping Low Fat Recipe Good source of Vitamins. Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in cubes 4 tablespoons pecans 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute 1 teaspoon ground ci...
5 Great Tips for Curving Your Cravings
Starting a diet is pretty easy. The biggest problem with diets is not getting started, it’s sticking with them. Most of use start out fine, but eventually succumb to cravings for sweet or fatty foods (or both). Here are some tips for keeping ...
What Are Your Cravings?
Like most of us, chances are you’ve probably been on at least one diet before. And you likely gave up on that diet for the same reason everyone else does - cravings. While we may start out with good intentions, often cravings for sugary sweet o...
