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Top 5 Tricks For A Healthier HALLOWEEN

Let's be honest -- I have never come across a kid that likes getting an apple or box of raisins when trick or treating. They are looking for the candy--the more the better. At days end, parents ...

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Charity of the Month November 2013 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

EatSmart fans will continue to select each Charity of the Month in 2013. Fans will submit short stories about the charity’s mission and why it’s meaningful to them. We began our Charity of the Mont...

BakingPumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes - Gluten Free

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes - Gluten Free

Ingredients: 2 cups of gluten free gingersnap crumbs (I use Trader Joe’s) 6 tablespoons melted butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 8oz packages of cream cheese – softened 1 cup sugar 1...

Category_RecipesSweet Potato and Zucchini Soup

Sweet Potato and Zucchini Soup

This recipe was submitted by Tina from Bits N Bites with Tina. Ingredients 2 small zucchini (peeled) 1 medium onion 1 sweet potato 1 large carrot 2 tablespoons of butter ½ teaspoon...

BakingHomeade Panettone

Homeade Panettone

The Recipe was submitted by Terra Baltosiewich of CafeTerraBlog.com Ingredients For Panettone: ½ cup Water ½ cup Milk ¼ cup Butter ¾ tsp Vanilla 2 Eggs 4¼ cups Bread flour 1 tsp ...

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Zucchini Noodles aka: Zoodles

1. Find 1 large zucchini that is enough for 1 serving. 2. With a Julienne peeler, peel your zucchini skin and all. 3. Put all of of your Zoodles in a colander and sprinkle with some salt. Mix th...

BreakfastBaked Egg with Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta and Kale

Baked Egg with Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta and Kale

Are you sick and tired of making the same old bland breakfast every morning or just looking to spice up the menu at home? Try this recipe from Katie At the Kitchen Door! A healthy and different a...

BakingOlio d'Oliva Pagnotta Senza Glutine (Gluten Free Olive Oil Loaf)

Olio d'Oliva Pagnotta Senza Glutine (Gluten Free Olive Oil Loaf)

Ingredients 2 Eggs (large) 1/2 Cup Sugar + 2 Tablespoons (divided) Zest of 1 large Valencia Orange (about 2 tablespoons) 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/3 Cup Orange Juice (freshly squeezed)...

Category_Fitness and WellnessNew Guidelines for Cholesterol Management

New Guidelines for Cholesterol Management

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Abnormal levels of LDL cholesterol or HDL cholesterol have been treated with a low-fat diet, exercise, and medications such as ...

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Charity of the Month December 2013 – The Lydia Project

EatSmart fans will continue to select each Charity of the Month in 2013. Fans will submit short stories about the charity’s mission and why it’s meaningful to them. We began our Charity of the Mont...

Category_Fitness and WellnessMore Good News About the Mediterranean Diet

More Good News About the Mediterranean Diet

For several years now, the Mediterranean diet has been touted as the diet of choice for reducing heart disease and improving brain health. Eating lots of salad, fresh fruit, vegetables, a few nut...

BroccoliBroccoli Salad, A Korean Banchan

Broccoli Salad, A Korean Banchan

Ingredients: 1 Head Broccoli, cut into Florets 3 tb Gochujang (Korean Hot Pepper Paste) 1 tb Sesame Oil 1 tb Sesame Seeds 2 ts Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tb Brown Sugar Black Pepper Gr...

Category_TravelA TravelWise Solution on How to Stay Organized

A TravelWise Solution on How to Stay Organized

Have you ever been rummaging through your suitcase wondering where you packed those extra pair of socks or how to keep your clean clothes separate from the dirty clothes? It’s always a jumbled mes...

AppetizersFarro Salad with Kumquats, Blood Orange, and Kale

Farro Salad with Kumquats, Blood Orange, and Kale

This Recipe was submitted by Elizabeth Stark from Brooklyn Supper, one of the authors of www.brooklynsupper.net. Try making this beautiful looking salad to finish off summer on a healthy note. Wi...

BakingStrawberry Chia Scones - Gluten Free

Strawberry Chia Scones - Gluten Free

Ingredients 1 Package of Pamela’s Products Biscuit & Scone Mix or your favorite scone mix. 8 Tablespoons of Butter or Butter Alternative (Earth Balance), Cold 1/3 Cup Wholesome Sweetene...

Category_Fitness and WellnessFDA Rules on What Makes A Food Gluten-Free

FDA Rules on What Makes A Food Gluten-Free

The marketing of foods without gluten has exploded. Those with Celiac disease, of course, are grateful. Until only a few years ago, it was difficult to find grocery options for the estimated 3 mill...