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FOR FRITTATA'S SAKE!

October 21, 2014

~Recipe by She-Gar-C Ohhhhh, YES. Autumn harvest frittatta with veggie ‘sausage’ patties brushed with ever-the-slightest bit of maple syrup. Everything was BURSTING with flavor!! Can a frittatta be sexy?? Try this one and you’ll see that it absolutely CAN!! AUTUMN HARVEST FRITTATA cooking spray 1 small beet, washed, peeled, sliced thin 3 small turnips, washed,…

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MEXICAN BELL PEPPERpumpkins

October 16, 2014

~Recipe by She Gar-C This dinner is so delicious it’s SCARY!! Mexican stuffed bell peppers with chicken, black beans, tomatoes, chilis, and lots of cheddar cheese!! Spine-chillingly YUMMY!  (and low-carb!)  ‪(I love Rocktober!!) MEXICAN STUFFED BELL PEPPERS 6 orange bell peppers, tops cut off and de-seeded 6 chicken breasts extra virgin olive oil (evoo) sea…

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THE SKINNY ON DIET SODA

October 16, 2014

~By Sheila Garcia DIET SODA. We drink it because the name alone lends itself to the idea that it will help make us “skinny”, or even that it is a “healthier option”. These soft drinks can even be marketed as ‘sugar-free’ or ‘zero calorie’. They are generally marketed toward health-conscious people, diabetics, athletes, and other…

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NATURE'S PERFECT FOOD

October 2, 2014

The perfect food is an egg.  Yep.  AN EGG.  Why? They are a nutrient POWERHOUSE. Yes, the fat is all in the yolk; so are the nutrients. Among its array of nutrients, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports one egg yolk provides: • 245 IUs of vitamin A • 37 IUs of vitamin…

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A THYME TO EAT!

September 19, 2014

~Recipes by She Gar-C The nights we have Boot Camp with Legacy are hard meal-wise because we tend to eat later.  That means I need to cook something fast, and I need to cook something light.  This one was SUPER easy because I incorporated leftover baked chicken that I had frozen and then thawed out…

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STUFF IT!

September 11, 2014

Ohhhhh, how I love you, Meatless Monday. Spinach and ricotta-stuffed shells. It’s what for dinner. In MY house, at least.  Want some meat in it?  Add some seasoned and browned ground turkey!   SPINACH AND RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS 1 box extra-large shells 1 1/2 boxes vegetable broth 1 jar chunky-tomato tomato sauce 1 container ricotta cheese…

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FOOD MYTH-BUSTERS

September 11, 2014

We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales, and maybe even read a misconception or two on social media that perpetuates a myth about food or nutrition. Some make sense or even seem reasonable. But what’s the real truth? It’s time to clean out your fridge, toss the food myths into the trash and replace them…

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POACHED EGGS & PINE NUTS

July 17, 2014

Ya can’t beat a Meatless Monday made up of poached eggs over arugula and toasted pine nut salad with apple cider vinegar dressing, and a side of sliced tomatoes and good old-fashioned cheese toast! Now of course by now you know I did not partake in the cheese toast, but my house sure smelled delicious…

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TOXIC BLOCKS

July 17, 2014

~by Sheila Garcia It’s that time of the year where we all start really enjoying the weather outside, and that means it’s also the time of year we use the most sunblock. More than 2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every single year. And even though more and more people are using sunscreen…

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Cucumbers – Not Just For Your Salad!

July 3, 2014

~Recipe by She Gar-C It’s summer, and that means peak season for cucs! Here are a few different ways from the normal salad accessory to use cucumbers AND help you get the water intake your body needs! It’s a great way to help your body detox, and an even better way to refresh on a…

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