Yearly Archives: 2013

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  February is Heart Health Month !

  Posted on February 20, 2013 by Vicki in Uncategorized

  February is Heart Health Month and who would think snacking would actually benefit your heart? Planned snacking through out the day is actually a great way to increase your fiber intake which is great for lowering cholesterol levels and managing weight! Snacking is also a great opportunity to increase your calcium and antioxidant intake. Who thought […]

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  Hot Chocolate

  Posted on January 9, 2013 by Vicki in Uncategorized

  2 cups fat free milk. ( I like Skim Plus by Farmland Dairies) 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Long cinnamon sticks to stir (optional)   In a medium saucepan, cook the milk and brown sugar to a simmer. Turn off the heat […]

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  Liguinine with Sardine Sauce

  Posted on January 9, 2013 by Vicki in Uncategorized

  1 box linguine, whole wheat preferred 2 cans sardine in olive oil     2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic ½ cup flat leaf parsley 1 lemon, sliced   Cook pasta according to directions. Prepare al dente to reduce it’s glycemic index, great for blood sugar control! Chop the sardines and […]

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  Minestrone Soup

  Posted on January 9, 2013 by Vicki in Uncategorized

  2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery (tops too) 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 slice turkey bacon, diced (optional) 26 ounces  canned crushed tomatoes 8 cups low sodium chicken broth 19 ounces canned cannellini beans, rinsed and well drained ½ cup dry red wine   […]

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  Best kale chips you will ever have!

  Posted on January 9, 2013 by Vicki in Uncategorized

  A great alternative to potato chips!   1 bunch curly kale, washed and dried very well Canola oil cooking spray Kosher salt Lemon pepper ( Trader Joes)   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cut off the the thick vein stems from kale. Cut the kale leaves into small pieces and spread on a cookie sheet. […]

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