Another wonderful recipe from my good friend Heather Short. Check out her Facebook page for more fabulous ways to make comfort food healthy. She writes, “Weekends are my favorite time to have a big cooked breakfast. Start your morning off with this delicious vegetable frittata! There are so many variations but I love these vegetables in particular. Also, never underestimate the power of fresh herbs – they add so much flavor.” Eating healthy never tasted so good! Thanks Heather! ~Debi (more…)
Alright everyone, summer is officially here! Warm weather, outdoor activities, lots and lots of sunshine. We are on the go! And what shall we grab for the perfect summer snack as we run from here to there, everywhere? My good friend Heather Short of Comfort Food Made Healthy has come up with a yummy bar you can make at home and take with you on your summer adventures. No more going hungry, and no more settling for less than healthy snacks when you can have these ready to go. Happy summer and happy snacking! ~Debi (more…)
Protein is found throughout the body is virtually almost every tissue and organ. In fact, 20% of the human body is made up of protein.1 The building blocks of protein are amino acids which carry out many roles such as transportation of nutrients, supporting our immune system, healing and repairing of tissue, and help remove waste. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 8 grams of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight. (more…)
Have you ever felt like standing up for one of your favorite roots? It just seems that ever since the glycemic index has become popular, potatoes have taken a hit. Since my uncle was a potato farmer, they were a staple in our food choices. Growing up, we also used to eat a lot of celery and fully enjoyed our celery soup. Unfortunately, most of today’s soup makers add MSG to their soups. That’s why this recipe to so popular. Its quick, easy AND healthy. (more…)
Food lovers will LOVE Comfort Foods Made Healthy Recipes. We are thrilled to add Heather’s Organic Chef Services to our menu. A little about Heather’s award winning Comfort Food Made Healthy: (more…)
Spring is here and our fruit trees are going off. I love this time of year because the weather is warming up and my favorite foods are just getting picked. We just completed our first avocado pick and sent our organic avocados off to the packer, which means… it’s time for some AWESOME salads topped with avocados! I love making a tahini dressing fresh with flax oil instead of olive oil since flax is higher in omega 3 fatty acids and it tastes nutty. Of course, tahini is (more…)
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