Gluten-free, whole grain, tri-colored, zucchini, whole wheat, quinoa… There are a plethora of noodles out there but which one is the right one for you? What sounds healthy AND what actually is healthy?
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‘Everything’ White Bean Dip
This simple and creamy ‘Everything’ White Bean Dip is easy to make and packed with flavor for afternoon snacking. With only 5 minutes, a few ingredients and a food processor, you can have a nutrient dense snack that is a crowd pleaser!
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Almonds
The perfect bite delights and satisfies all your tastebuds! These sweet and spicy roasted almonds are pretty irresistible and just may become your new favorite way to eat almonds. Perfectly crunchy and coated in a mixture of chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, stevia and a bit of sugar, there is a great balance of sweet and savory.
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The Art of Snacking Well
Should you satisfy your snack desires?
OR
Should you avoid the snack fix?
This question perplexes a lot of people, especially those that are trying to lose weight and manage calories efficiently. The idea of eating extra calories, especially if one is “not hungry” doesn’t make a lot of sense to most of us.
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Prunes…GI Health Benefits and Beyond
Some foods don’t have a sexy name or an enticing appearance but such foods, like prunes, should not be underestimated for their tasty flavor and notable health benefits. My 1 ½-year-old daughter frequently asks for them by name at snack time! While they may have a reputation for helping people improve regularity, they have several other worthwhile benefits that may actually surprise you!
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4 Foods to Boost Fiber
“I’m on a high fiber diet. When I get hungry, I buy more yarn.”— Unknown
Say the word fiber and these are some of the images that pop into our minds:
Sawdust
Cardboard
Bark
Celery
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Unfortunate for many, it often brings an unpleasant and quite unappetizing picture to mind. Maybe that is why fiber gummies, supplements, and mix-ins are so widely used. But ask me how to define fiber and I will describe scrumptious, tasty real food!
