Avoiding the Wintertime Blues with Healthy Eating
Yes, we’re all coming out of the Thanksgiving coma just about now. Our final days of turkey and stuffing leftovers are running thin, and it’s time to start bulking up for Christmas and New Year’s meals. Don’t forget all the … Continue reading
Preparing for Seasons Health Greetings
We mentioned reading that teens consume 34 teaspoons of sugar a day. (Good grief, Charlie Brown; we’re cringing!) Rachael Kettner-Thompson responded that her kids were good about steering clear of the sugar and drinking water, not soda. That is one … Continue reading
Pear and Blue Cheese Pizza with Xagave
Sure, you could just cut your pears and drizzle with a little agave, but why not make a dinner feast? Serve this pizza along side a tossed green salad.
Canning Agave Applesauce
Traditionally, people used processed white sugar to preserve and can fruits. Canning your own applesauce allows you to control the ingredients, especially the sugar level. Today I’m using Xagave agave nectar to replace the sugar in my applesauce without sacrificing flavor!
Cold Weather Health Habits Unveiled
I’m sure this is a shocking statement: we tend to eat more fatty foods in the wintertime than in the summer. Well, yeah! It’s cold outside. I need more padding to keep me warm, right? In advance of the weather … Continue reading
Mojito Magic and Other Mixed Drink Substitutions
We all have our weaknesses. My husband likes his beer and college football on Saturdays, and I like my mojitos – shaken not stirred. The problem is that there is a high volume of sugar content in most mixed drinks. … Continue reading
Glazed Carrots
Delectable carrots that add life to any meal. Quick and easy to make, you can feel like a professional with this side dish. Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh baby or young carrots 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp. butter … Continue reading
Breakfast Parfait
1 Whole-sliced peach, plum, apple or any other fruit or berry ¼ Cup Yogurt 1 Tblspn Xagave ¼ Cup Granola Slice fruit and lay in the bottom of a cup In a separate bowl combine Xagave and yogurt and mix. Place Xagave and yogurt … Continue reading
Apple Sauce
3 Green Apples (quartered) 1 Red Apple (quartered) ¼ cup Xagave 1 each Cinnamon Stick ½ cup Water Combine all ingredients and blend for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is smooth. Questions about the recipe or about using … Continue reading