Flax and chia seeds were my go-to girls for Omega 3’s. Well, until I found they’re short-chain Omega 3’s, and we need long-chain. Back to the wild-caught salmon, eggs, and grass-fed beef!
Long-chain Omega-3’s, Get In My Belly (Balance w/Right Food)
Posts Tagged: natural ingredients
Blueberry Muffins, Using Easy “Whole-Grain Oat Flour”
This recipe uses oats, processed into a whole grain flour with a standard blender or food processor. A quick, easy recipe–the other dry ingredients can get processed in with the oat flour, and are added (along with the blueberries) to the wet ingredients. The secret to light muffins: stir lightly (a few lumps are fine!)….
The Smoothie Breakfast “Diet Plan”: VitaMix Rocks Raw Produce!
I wanted to get a cleansing diet thing going, but whole-food style. My old Champion juicer removed all the pulp, but… a Vita-Mix (or maybe even a “Ninja”) sounded ideal.
Tomato Sauce Recipe: Healthy Ingredients, Quick Easy Method
Use this in Mostaccioli, Lasagna, Moussaka, Tomato Bisque Soup, etc. One advantage of this recipe: it doesn’t easily scorch. Some recipes require a lot of stirring, but as the juicy tomatoes boil down, the sauce suddenly thickens, and the pan burns as well! This is avoided by adding tomato paste last. The onion-garlic mix still…
Grocery Shopping, Pioneer Style: Plan, Purchase, Be Prepared
Where to get the foods that aren’t available at every grocery store? Not everyone has a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods near by. I stock up on the basics; make tons of meals from what’s on hand…
Tried & True, Or Dried & True? Open Season for Dehydraters
How do I preserve whatever abundance of fruit we might have falling from our trees? The trusty dehydrater works great for apples, figs, apricots, even veggies. No food waste, AND so tasty!
Rice Pudding: Honey-Sweetened, Whole Grain
A gluten-free, whole grain option for dessert (or breakfast), this brown rice and custard dish is lightly sweetened with honey. Leftover rice from a previous meal can be used; white rice can also be substituted. Makes 8 servings. INGREDIENTS 5 c. milk (your choice whether low-fat or regular) Approx. 11/2 c. cooked brown rice 1…
Tortellini Salad: A Cold Pasta Salad, Great for Parties
This is a colorful cold pasta recipe, with a refreshing dressing of orange, lemon, and lime zest. Use raw veggies instead of cooked, if desired- saves time! For variation, omit the citrus and Balsamic vinegar, adding some nutmeg, cream, and Parmesan to the dressing, to create a dish more like Pasta Primavera. Or sub extra…
Fish: Is Fresh Fresh? Is Frozen Better? Is It Even Healthy?!
Fresh fish must come from a reputable source. (Or, no wonder so-and-so doesn’t like fish!) Frozen fish can be baked; sear-grade is exceptional. It can be cooked rare, whereas frozen is best baked.
Baked Fish, Zucchini & Carrots, w/ Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Baking is one of the easiest ways to prepare fish. For a quick meal, set on a bed of grated carrots and zucchini (or other favorites). Being grated, the veggies will cook about as quickly as the fish; the whole package can be wrapped in foil (or parchment), and popped in the oven. I’ve also…
