My New Go To Snack Straight from the jar. My own private jar, nobody else’s. JIF Peanut Butter & Chocolate. Open jar, squeeze some REAL Fruit Puree into jar (comes in several flavors), then take a dab of choco/peanut butter on a spoon, dip it into the fruit sauce in the jar and eat! SmoothContinueContinue reading “My New Go To Snack”
Category Archives: FRUIT
Banana Hot Sauce For Plantain Chips
So, the chips are fried in fat and the dipping sauce has no fat. That’s a win in my world! GOYA PLANTAIN CHIPS served with a homemade BANANA HOT SAUCE. Ketchup with bananas in the same sauce?? You betcha’! Why always go with the old, when the new is just waiting to be discovered? BananaContinueContinue reading “Banana Hot Sauce For Plantain Chips”
Coffee and Molasses
Coffee and molasses? There’s something about those two, especially when the coffee is served black, they just hit it off! 1- Drizzle a little molasses into your cup of hot coffee. 2- Add a wedge of fresh orange and you’ve got a party in a cup. I drink my coffee plain – black – butContinueContinue reading “Coffee and Molasses”
Banana and Poupon
Boost the nutritional effect of the banana. Steve and I are eating more bananas these days. Since his heart surgery he’s been buying them and eating them as well as setting an example for me to indulge. One of my favorite ways to eat them is with Poupon Dijon mustard as a dipping sauce. WeContinueContinue reading “Banana and Poupon”
Tomato Apricot Chili
TOMATO APRICOT CHILI Sauteed green pepper, onion, cabbage in extra virgin olive oil with coriander, curry and cumin. The sauce part contains tomatoes, pinto beans and apricots. Boiled tofu in turmeric and roasted peppers are the meaty part. Makes enough for a small gathering, A guaranteed ice-breaker for any event! Makes 15 cups First theContinueContinue reading “Tomato Apricot Chili”
MISO PEAR GRAVY -GOAT
aka AFC House Gravy for restaurant or home use. Call this MISO PEAR GRAVY. It’s new, exciting, familiar with a hint of exotic. Trust it. Put the gravy on the bottom, over the top, to the side or in a dipping container. In my fist animal-free restaurant that’s the only gravy I need for allContinueContinue reading “MISO PEAR GRAVY -GOAT”
Deconstructed African Grapefruit
Similar to a minneola orange, the pith is thick, not bitter, and spongy textured. The fruit is sweet and luscious. Except for the nubs at both ends, it’s totally edible and enjoyable. Think of all the antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that benefit your entire body with this one total fruit. Serve as an alternate platterContinueContinue reading “Deconstructed African Grapefruit”
Pickled Orange Rind
The last time I made orange rind strips I did so for drying purposes. When dried I packed them up, stored them at room temperature and saved them for future use. They were good and, in a liquid, reconstituted to a nice chew. Steve brought a few big oranges home last week and I noticedContinueContinue reading “Pickled Orange Rind”
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MEAL CHALLENGE
YOU FOUND IT. RIGHT HERE! The challenge I gave myself was to create a delicious, satisfying, exciting, new yet familiar, holiday meal. 7 Dietary Restrictions ANIMAL-FREE. GLUTEN-FREE. BREAD-FREE. PLANT MEAT AND DAIRY FREE. SOY-FREE. LOW FAT. Well, I did it. And you can do it too! Here it is! APPLE CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA It’sContinueContinue reading “THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MEAL CHALLENGE”
Thousand Island Fruit Salad
Thousand Island Fruit Salad – reduced fat People use dressings, sauces and condiments on just about everything they eat. So that’s an area we can work on in lowering the fat and caloric content of what we put on our food. Nobody would suspect that there is a fat-reduced creamy sauce enveloping the fresh fruitsContinueContinue reading “Thousand Island Fruit Salad”
Steve’s Morning Wood
STEVE’S EATING TO THE TEST. NINE DAYS STARTING NOW. WILL HE MAKE AN IMPACT?
Banana Bread Cake
BANANA BREAD CAKE We like cake every now and then, so why not have it and cut the fat and frosting, using jams and jellies? Instead of frosting the whole bread cake, we just tab a bit of topping onto each bite, or not. Lucky Leaf Lemon Topping is my favorite! Plus we add someContinueContinue reading “Banana Bread Cake”
One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge
https://youtu.be/ap4QGOU5zHo TAKE THE POWER TRIFECTA DRINK CHALLENGE How difficult can it be? 2 CUPS WARM WATER 2 T. LEMON JUICE (fresh is best but bottled is okay as long as sugar-free) 1 T. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 1- Combine in glass and drink on empty stomach upon rising. 2- I guess the rest is up toContinueContinue reading “One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge”
Mango Kraut Beans
MANGO KRAUT BEANS Bourbon beans with mango, roasted pepper and green beans. Ops, almost forgot the sauerkraut. What a pairing! All the way around spells success! And it’s fat-free! Sink your teeth into that one. The chew alone is worth the effort. Makes 7 cups 22 oz. can BUSH’S GRILLIN’ BEANS Bourbon And Brown SugarContinueContinue reading “Mango Kraut Beans”
LATER SALADS
As long as you don’t apply the salad dressing, salads can be made ahead and saved for later. Simply assemble the salad minus the dressing, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate till ready to dress and eat. We often do this. Sometimes we don’t want a salad now, but know we’ll want one later, whileContinueContinue reading “LATER SALADS”
Marinated Rainer Cherries
Cherries, Balsamic vinegar and orange rind, that’s all it takes to make some delicious tasting cherries. Marinate till soft. The juice from the cherries infuses into the vinegar, lightening the acidity and making them good to eat straight up! Serve over or in salads, over animal-free ice-cream or as a side condiment! Delicious all theContinueContinue reading “Marinated Rainer Cherries”
FROZEN CHERRY SMOOTHIE
FROZEN CHERRY SMOOTHIE Using ice in smoothies makes it too cold for my throat, but frozen fruit creates a perfect chill! Serves 2 1 c. froz. pitted red cherries 1 sm. ripe banana 16 oz. SILK ORGANIC SOY MILK UNSWEET 7 GRAMS PROTEIN per 8 oz. 2 T. Hazelnut Premium Gourmet Syrup – I usedContinueContinue reading “FROZEN CHERRY SMOOTHIE”
Watermelon And Marinated Cherries
WATERMELON AND MARINATED RAINER CHERRIES Fresh watermelon cubes combined with fresh RAINER CHERRIES marinated in Balsamic vinegar with orange rind sticks. Topped with plain plant yogurt, brown sugar, fresh lemon squeeze and a few drops White Truffle Oil! Exquisite, with or without the truffle oil! A shave of dark bakers chocolate adds to the excitement!ContinueContinue reading “Watermelon And Marinated Cherries”
THE PRUNE
A low calorie, no fat, high fiber snack to help you lose weight. Fills you up unlike fresh fruit, and the chew satisfies whatever chewing needs you have. Everybody’s different. Once Tom Brady of football fame said, “chewing is overrated”. I believe that overall it is. Why do people eat such hard foods that manyContinueContinue reading “THE PRUNE”
Blueberry Tarragon Sauce – no added sugar
BLUEBERRY TARRAGON SAUCE – no added sugar Smoky, fruity, savory, tart, naturally sweet. Goes well with vegan meats as a condiment, or spooned over cake or ice-cream. Spread as a jam on your favorite toasted breads! Add a dab of brown sugar if you like! Tarragon and blueberries who would think? Interesting match! The absenceContinueContinue reading “Blueberry Tarragon Sauce – no added sugar”
Fat-Free Sugar-Free Watermelon Dressing
Fat-Free Sugar-Free Watermelon Dressing I just made this and love the light creaminess. I’m back into salads now for the raw factor. I want to eat something substantially raw every day – I picked salad. But I like creamy dressing and most are high in calories and fat, considering how much I like on theContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free Sugar-Free Watermelon Dressing”
Dried Berry Cashew Spread
DRIED BERRY CASHEW SPREAD PRIOR TO PROCESSING DRIED BERRY CASHEW SPREAD A naturally sweet and savory dried berry and cashew spread! No added sugar! The berries, onion and cashews when slow-cooked create a savory component – producing a umami effect! It tastes like there’s pork in it. Makes 4 cups F-FC ClipBoard: 1 cup of cashewsContinueContinue reading “Dried Berry Cashew Spread”
PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free
PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free Steve never enjoyed a salad so much, and he eats a lot of them. He said this was better than the one he had in Chicago many years ago at the Black Hawk Restaurant famous for their Caesar salad made tableside! Makes 2-1/2 cups dressing F-FC ClipBoard: The peaches formContinueContinue reading “PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free”
SWEET COFFEE MUSTARD DRESSING
SWEET COFFEE MUSTARD DRESSING Looks like a lot of ingredients, but mostly seasoning and flavorings go into making this fat-free dressing as special as it is! Deep, dark, bold, complex! Like a full-bodied fine wine, it possesses elements that give it an aged flavor! Use over salad or dessert! Makes about 2-1/2 cups 1 c.ContinueContinue reading “SWEET COFFEE MUSTARD DRESSING”
MARINATED BEETS AND CITRUS FRUITS
MARINATED BEETS AND CITRUS FRUITS Whole canned beets, fresh orange and ruby red grapefruit combined with green pepper and sweet onion with a salted Balsamic and cinnamon dressing. Fat-Free! Sugar-Free! Makes 10 cups 4 c. canned whole beets, drained and rinsed 1 lg. sweet onion – cut ends off, cut whole onion from top toContinueContinue reading “MARINATED BEETS AND CITRUS FRUITS”
CRANBERRY CIDER PUDDING SAUCE
CRANBERRY CIDER PUDDING SAUCE Those cranberry skins can get in the way of enjoying the cranberries. So what do we do? Make a pudding-like sauce that smooths the edges making the entire cranberry experience one to savor. Cilantro – in ground seed form and fresh leaves – now becomes something to talk about. You couldContinueContinue reading “CRANBERRY CIDER PUDDING SAUCE”
FAT-FREE HAWAIIAN FRUIT DRESSING using Bragg Bottled Dressing
FAT-FREE HAWAIIAN FRUIT DRESSING using Bragg Bottled Dressing Easy, fresh, velvety smooth. Perfect dress for fresh fruit! Top with smoky brown sugar walnut crumbles takes the party to the roof top. A fresh spinach bed teams up well with the crumbles extending texture contrasts without cluttering it! Makes 2-1/4 cups dressing Dressing: 1 c. BRAGGContinueContinue reading “FAT-FREE HAWAIIAN FRUIT DRESSING using Bragg Bottled Dressing”
AFC BANANA DIET – I’m going to eat like a monkey and see where it takes me
Although for the past several months I focused a lot on eating healthy and not necessarily dieting, I’m now ready to get more serious in the weight reduction category. Just as always I’m back up to 162 pounds with a height of five feet eight inches from my 148 pounds on 31 December 2018. IContinueContinue reading “AFC BANANA DIET – I’m going to eat like a monkey and see where it takes me”
CRAZY ABOUT BANANAS
By Jessie Szalay, Live Science Contributor | October 25, 2017 09:33pm ET Bananas are one of the world’s most appealing fruits. Global banana exports reached about 18 million tons in 2015, according to the United Nations. About half of them went to the United States and the European market. In the United States, each person eats 11.4 lbs.ContinueContinue reading “CRAZY ABOUT BANANAS”
6 Good Reasons to Eat a Banana Today
What goodness is in a banana? Other than being rich in vitamin B6, bananas are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fibre and manganese. What do these mean for your health? The Dietetics Department at Tiong Bahru Community Health Centre explains. BANANAS are not only rich in vitamins and fibre, but are alsoContinueContinue reading “6 Good Reasons to Eat a Banana Today”
Apple Cranberry Black Bean Salsa
APPLE CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA It’s Thanksgiving or any other holiday, so why not ratchet up your old favorites with a twist of new? Cranberry and apple in salsa? Why not? Take this dip with you to any gathering. Volunteer for the dip detail. You will change people’s taste buds forever. From now on theyContinueContinue reading “Apple Cranberry Black Bean Salsa”
Smoky Cranberry Orange Gravy fat free
SMOKY CRANBERRY ORANGE GRAVY fat free If you’re looking for something different and familiar this is it! Plus you combine the cranberry and gravy into one dish, saving time and money. Did I mention how off-the-planet exciting cranberries can be when you recognize their potential? They’re just waiting to be explored! Makes 3 cups 14ContinueContinue reading “Smoky Cranberry Orange Gravy fat free”
Minute Maid Limeade Dressing fat-free
MINUTE MAID LIMEADE DRESSING fat-free Minute Maid Limeade combined with pineapple explodes onto your greens like no other dressing. Use as dressing for any salad you like or over cooked veggies or as a dipper for fried tofu! Makes approx. 5 cups 20 oz. can pineapple slices or chunks in 100% pineapple juice 12 oz.ContinueContinue reading “Minute Maid Limeade Dressing fat-free”
Strawberry Walnut Dressing
STRAWBERRY WALNUT DRESSING Fresh strawberries, dried apricots, walnuts, onion, fresh ginger and chia seeds. Crush, then smooth it all up in a blender to create a thick, yet light, fruity dressing for green or fruit salads! No added oil or sugar! Makes approx. 1-3/4 cups per 1/4 cup = Cal. 57, Fat 3.11g 6 lg.ContinueContinue reading “Strawberry Walnut Dressing”
Health Benefits of Eating Dry Fruits — Steemit
BY RAO @raogf What is Dried Fruits? Traditionally dry fruits were dried either by sun-dried method or by dehydration using wind tunnels. Dry fruits have a long history of food safety. Dry fruits are actually dried form of fresh fruits or dry fruits can be simply explained as fresh fruits with water removed or dehydratedContinueContinue reading “Health Benefits of Eating Dry Fruits — Steemit”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 25
7/30/2018 MONDAY Day 25 Weigh-In = maybe tomorrow Total Calories = 706 Total Fat grams = 7 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 8.9% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water – cal/fat 0 w/1 shot apple cider vinegar 10 dates – Cal. 166, Fat 0g 2 dried apricots – Cal. 16, Fat 0g 16 oz. filteredContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 25”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 24
7/29/2018 SUNDAY Day 24 7/29/2018 SUNDAY Day 24 Weigh-In = only on Friday Total Calories = 979 Total Fat grams = 19.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 18% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. carrot juice – Cal. 52.5, Fat 0g w/1 t. turmeric, fresh black pepper grind w/500 mg. red cayenne pepper capsule 2, 12 oz. blackContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 24”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 22
7/27/2018 FRIDAY Day 22 Weigh-In = 155.5 lbs. Total Calories = 1034.50 Total Fat grams = 28.3 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 25% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. pink grapefruit juice – Cal. 75, Fat 0g w/1 shot apple cider vinegar – cal/fat 0 12 oz. black coffee w/1/4 t. taurine – Cal. 5, Fat 0gContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 22”
Fat-Free Blueberry And Roasted Pepper Dressing
FAT-FREE BLUEBERRY AND ROASTED PEPPER DRESSING Use this over any combination of vegetable/fruit salads. The red roasted pepper and blueberry – vegetable and fruit combo – allow for a wider range of uses. Rich-tasting almost animal-like as bad as that sounds, but as long as humans continue to eat animals, I’ll have no choice butContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free Blueberry And Roasted Pepper Dressing”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 19
7/24/2018 TUESDAY Day 19 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 645 Total Fat grams = 19g Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 27% CONSUMPTION: 12 oz. pink grapefruit juice – Cal. 150, Fat 0g 2 slices dry HOSTESS CLASSIC wheat toast – Cal. 140, Fat 1.5 2 slices Lightlife Meatless Bologna w/mustard – Cal. 35,ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 19”
Blueberries Improve Memory
Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory Oxidative stress can accelerate the brain’s aging process, having negative effects on brain function. According to animal studies, the antioxidants in blueberries tend to accumulate in areas of the brain that are essential for intelligence. They appear to directly interact with aging neurons, leading to improvementsContinueContinue reading “Blueberries Improve Memory”
Grapefruit As Appetite Suppressant = Diet Food
Suppress Appetite Grapefruit works as an excellent appetite suppressant as compared to many other foods. It is said that smell of the grapefruit reduces the feeling of hunger, which is the reason why people often include grapefruits in their weight loss programs. The high amounts of fiber in these fruits can also satisfy hunger, help people avoid overeating, and stimulate cholecystokinin to be released, a hormone that regulates digestive juices and acts as aContinueContinue reading “Grapefruit As Appetite Suppressant = Diet Food”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 16
7/21/2018 Saturday Day 16 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 766.5 Total Fat grams = 10.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 12% CONSUMPTION: 17.5 oz. can coconut water – Cal. 100, Fat 0g w/1/2 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. taurine powder, 1/2 t. malic acid 500 mg capsules red cayenne pepper – cal/fat 0ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 16”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 11
7/16/2018 MONDAY Day 11 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 606.3 Total Fat grams = 17.1 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .25 or 25% 16 oz. filtered water – cal/fat 0 w/ 1 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/4 t. malic acid, 1 whole lime squeeze 1 Asian pear, aka Japanese appleContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 11”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 10
7/15/2018 SUNDAY Day 10 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 847.25 Total Fat grams = 10 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 10% 6 oz. agar agar juice – cal/fat 3, 16 oz. filtered water – cal/fat 0 3, 12 oz. cans diet pepsi – cal/fat 0 GARDEN SALAD cut romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sweetContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 10”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 8
7/13/2018 Friday Day 8 Weigh-In = 158.5 lbs. Total Calories = 1086.5 Total Fat grams = 33.4 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .28 or 28% CONSUMPTION: 3,12 oz. cans diet pepsi – cal/fat 0 1/2 c. So Delicious unsweetened yogurt – Cal. 55, Fat 3.5g 1/2 rounded c. sliced fresh strawberries or 3 lg. -ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 8”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 7
7/12/2018 Thursday Day 7 Weigh-In = not today Total Calories = 1002.2 Total Fat grams = 7.0g Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .06 or 6% CONSUMPTION: 1 c. So Delicious unsweetened yogurt – Cal. 55, Fat 3.5g 1 med. banana – Cal. 90, Fat 0.3g cinnamon – 0 cal/fat 1 c. Chililess Chili – Cal.ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 7”
Five Ingredient Fat-Free NECTARINE Salad Dressing
FIVE INGREDIENT FAT-FREE NECTARINE SALAD DRESSING Except for the vinegar, salt and pepper, it’s raw. White nectarines, sweet and ripe make the base to this easy, simple ‘come to my table’ fat-free salad dressing! Makes almost 4 cups 1/4 cup = Cal. 24.8, Fat 0g 5 sm. fresh and fully ripened white nectarines, sliced aroundContinueContinue reading “Five Ingredient Fat-Free NECTARINE Salad Dressing”
Nectarine Banana Yogurt
NECTARINE BANANA YOGURT The white nectarines are ripe and juicy this year. Mixed with dairy free yogurt and banana, a squeeze of lemon and twist of salt and your day just got better! Don’t forget the cinnamon. Serves 1-2 1/2 c. SO DELICIOUS DAIRY FREE PLAIN YOGURT made from coconutmilk 1 sm. banana, slIced 1ContinueContinue reading “Nectarine Banana Yogurt”
Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGGIE YOGURT SALAD Fresh corn with pineapple? Fresh apple with English cucumber? Kalamata olive and fresh basil? All marinated in dairy free yogurt with smoked paprika, coriander and brown sugar? Toss in some Himalayan salt? Super natural juice rush? That’s what I ate for breakfast for a week. I couldn’t stop myself.ContinueContinue reading “Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad”
Pink Chiffon Fat-Free Salad Dressing
PINK CHIFFON FAT-FREE SALAD DRESSING Welcome to the new face of dressings. Not your ordinary look, taste or feel. This is a dressing that highlights and enhances wherever it is used. Neither the taste nor the texture, however, is as guilty as it looks! Experience its innocence! We’re not chopping down trees here, we’re just pickingContinueContinue reading “Pink Chiffon Fat-Free Salad Dressing”
IT’S TIME…
It’s time to get serious. Not that I haven’t been serious in my flight around the globe feeling out the terrain of weight gain and what causes it, besides over-eating. It’s just that I haven’t been serious about me actually losing the excess weight on my bones. I could have just eaten plain steamed veggiesContinueContinue reading “IT’S TIME…”
Donkey Apple Bean Salad
DONKEY APPLE BEAN SALAD Who would think something so simple could be so good? It’s fat-free and it’s going to be a staple lunch dish in my house for a long time! 1 Serving 1 red apple, cored and cut into cubes – use green if you like 1/2 c. BUSH’S Bean Pot Vegetarian BakedContinueContinue reading “Donkey Apple Bean Salad”
California Figs
FAT-FREE HIGH FIBER SNACK Health Benefits of Dried Figs Figs are a nutrient-dense fruit that can be yellow-green, copper or purple in color. You can peel them and eat them out of hand, use them to make jam or add them to ice cream or baked goods. Fresh figs aren’t always available year-round in theContinueContinue reading “California Figs”
Peaches And Wine Pudding
PEACHES AND WINE PUDDING Fresh peaches cooked with red wine, ginger, sugars and monk fruit sweetener. Blended till smooth, then thickened with potato starch and served cold either plain, topped with veg whipped cream or folded with veg whipped cream to create a mousse! Fat-free or fatted. You decide! Makes about 6 cups pudding orContinueContinue reading “Peaches And Wine Pudding”
How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day?
How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day? Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on May 25th, 2017 More than 2000 years ago Hippocrates (460–377 BCE) said, “If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.” What doesContinueContinue reading “How Much Water Should We Drink Every Day?”
Savory Fruit Dressing
SAVORY FRUIT DRESSING Zing is how I describe the way this savory fruit dressing sings! Although it was designed for green leaf salads, I see no reason why it wouldn’t work with fruit salads. In that instance, you may want to add a little more sweet. It’s up to you – as always! Low fat! MakesContinueContinue reading “Savory Fruit Dressing”
Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Pros and Cons
Monk fruit and stevia are the latest buzz-worthy candidates for your morning cup of coffee or tea. Both have pros and cons, but is one better for you? What is a monk fruit? Monk fruit is a small, green gourd that resembles a melon. It’s grown in Southeast Asia. The fruit was first usedContinueContinue reading “Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Pros and Cons”
HEALTHY ROCKS
HEALTHY ROCKS This is my health cookie. Lots of good stuff, but also tastes good. It’s different, but that’s what we’re about on this site. Different flavors and textures than we’re accustomed to. Orange, dark chocolate, oats, espresso, smoke, Balsamic vinegar and sweet spice are the feature ingredients! Makes approx. 7 doz. Preheat oven toContinueContinue reading “HEALTHY ROCKS”
STEVE’S POWER CEREAL
STEVE’S POWER CEREAL This week it’s cereal for Steve’s lunches at work. He made the recipe with all the ingredients he thought would be most beneficial for total health. He knows he’s in charge of his own health and he now takes that responsibility seriously! Makes 11 cups 6 c. Old Fashioned Rolled Oats byContinueContinue reading “STEVE’S POWER CEREAL”
FRESH LIME AND CURRY RICE
FRESH LIME AND CURRY RICE We add the fresh lime after the rice is cooked in curry. Then add the fresh basil. A simple fat-free lunch or late night snack. Steve eats it with a little ketchup or barbecue sauce and loves it! Makes 6 cups 2-1/4 c. water 2 t. sea salt 1 t.ContinueContinue reading “FRESH LIME AND CURRY RICE”
PINEAPPLE LEMON CURD BASE
PINEAPPLE LEMON CURD BASE This is a simple fruity, acidic base that we’ll be using in some of our fat-free or almost fat-free recipes: sauces, dressings, stir fries, dessert etc. Makes 2-1/2 cups 1-1/4 c. unsweetened pineapple juice (canned) 3/4 c. fresh squeeze lemon juice, strained 1/2 c. white Balsamic vinegar Combine all ingredients inContinueContinue reading “PINEAPPLE LEMON CURD BASE”
PEACHES PLUMS NECTARINES
PEACHES PLUMS NECTARINES What to do about corky fruit? Don’t dump it, stew it! Peaches, plums, nectarines stewed with coriander, ginger, brown sugar and sea salt! Makes 3-1/2 cups 3 fresh peaches, sliced and pitted – leave skins on 3 fresh plums, sliced and pitted – leave skins on 3 fresh nectarines, sliced and pittedContinueContinue reading “PEACHES PLUMS NECTARINES”
FAT-FREE CHEF™© 