Beat the summer heat with this Electric Beet Slushie! This refreshing drink is rich in antioxidants like lycopene, dietary fiber and vitamins A and C and may help to reduce blood pressure, improve athletic performance and boost heart and brain health. PrintElectric Beet Slushie {recipe} Ingredients1 raw,
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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of dishing about Memorial Day nosh on Charlotte’s WBTV News at Noon show with host John Carter. It’s FINALLY Memorial Day weekend. And since May is Mediterranean Diet Month, I offered tips on how you can amp up the taste and health
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Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables & Farro Salad A Mediterranean-style eating pattern focuses on complex, high-fiber carbohydrates, like vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Vegetables are eaten throughout the day, often alongside a whole grain, and fruit a perfect Mediterranean dessert. This salad is super-easy to make and, best of
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I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. You know I love that May is
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What do you get when you cross Mediterranean Diet Month with Chocolate Truffle Day? You get a Mediterranean-inspired Chocolate-Tahini Truffle, of course. I know what you’re probably thinking… chocolate and tahini? But, it is a delicious combination. I promise. Tomorrow I’ll post about the benefits of a
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Vegetables at breakfast… I don’t know about you, but unless I’m eating a veggie omelet or egg scramble I’m probably NOT eating my vegetables at breakfast. And, I do love me some vegetables. In fact, cabbage was one of my absolute favorite foods as a child. (My
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Whether you love it or dread it, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. One thing you can feel good about tomorrow… indulging in a piece of dark chocolate. Chocolate has garnered a lot of press lately. While it’s not a miracle food (sorry, there isn’t one), chocolate–particularly dark chocolate–does
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*I received free samples of POM Wonderful mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe con- test sponsored by POM Wonderful and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.* Here is the second
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*I received free samples of POM Wonderful mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe con- test sponsored by POM Wonderful and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.* I’m one of those
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Today is National Apricot Day. This fruit may be little, but it’s also mighty. One small fresh apricot provides about 20 calories and contains ample amounts of dietary fiber (helps manage blood glucose and cholesterol levels), vitamin A (maintains healthy skin and eyes), vitamin C (boosts immune system) and potassium (maintains fluid
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