Avocado toast has been the rage for a while and it's no wonder why. Avocado is tasty in just about every form, including pudding, and good for you. This recipe for Avocado Toast with Over Easy Egg is a quick and easy way to make a nutritious breakfast. It will keep you filled up and satisfied until lunch. Avocado is one of the healthiest fruits because it is full of … [Read more...]
Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
The Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission sent me this recipe for Blackberry Baked Oatmeal in honor of Heart Month (February) because it is heart-healthy and rich in antioxidants. One of the best things for heart health you can eat for breakfast is oatmeal because it lowers your blood pressure. When you add berries to the mix, it's even better. Berries help you … [Read more...]
Ayurvedic Stewed Apples
I’m sure you heard the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying becomes especially timely as we grow older. An Oxford University study claims that if you start eating apples every day after you're over 50, it’s just as good as taking a heart pill (statin) and that eating more fruit prevents over 8,500 heart attacks per year. Don’t get me wrong. … [Read more...]
Oatmeal with Pineapple, Raisins and Walnuts
I was never into eating oatmeal or cereal for breakfast for most of my life. It was always too bland and uninteresting. My choice would be eggs or leftover lunch or dinner instead. Now that I'm older and more concerned with my health, I’ve developed an appreciation for good ole’ oatmeal. But it doesn't have to be boring white gruel. In the recipe below, I've added … [Read more...]
No-Flour Muffins with Dark Chocolate and Berries
If you want a decadent dessert but are looking for something gluten-free, you will love this recipe for no-flour muffins. The recipe calls for ground almond meal instead of flour. This gives the muffins a rich consistency and mixed with dark chocolate, they are heavenly. Enjoy this recipe! Can muffins made without flour taste good? Of course! With tangy berries and … [Read more...]