Here is a quick, easy and clean eating granola bar that is free of gluten, dairy, corn, and egg.  They also contain no sugar and is Vegan friendly. They make a great pre-workout bar or an after school snack and take about 15 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups Gluten Free Uncooked Rolled Oats 2 Tbsp Almond Flour 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds 1/4 cup raw Sliced Almonds 2 Tbsp Roasted Salted Pepitas 1/2 cup Roasted Crunchy Almond Butter 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Directions: 1.  In a medium bowl, add oats, almond flour, chia seeds, sliced almonds and pepitas, and mix well. 2. ...


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Looking for an easy way to add flavor to foods with very little calories?  Try this zesty homemade roasted salsa verde (or "green salsa" for you gringos out there).  It really couldn't get any easier to make ... 5 minutes of peeling and chopping and your prep work is done. The main staple of this salsa is the tomatillo fruit which contain small amounts of the antioxidants Vitamin C and Vitamin E, as well as Vitamin A, ß-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein - all important nutrients for eye health.  Tomatillos also contain minerals such as copper, iron, phosphorous, and manganese. Ingredients: 10...


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Here's a quick and easy to make dressing that is tangy, tart and full of everything good.  Even with just 4 ingredients, flaxseed oil, garlic, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, it packs a powerful nutrition punch. Flaxseed oil Containing the plant sources of Omega-3's, Lignans and Fiber, flaxseeds have been shown to reduce inflammation, protect against certain cancers and may even help with blood sugar control. Garlic A Superfood, known for its antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties, garlic may also aid in lowering cholesterol and protect the heart. Lemon Juice Containing...


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As you know, I'm all about super easy.  Now granted, opening a jar of ready made marinara sauce is pretty darn easy, but for those of you needing to watch your sodium intake, pasta sauce can be a bad guy.  This recipe as I've written it still has a fair amount of salt in it, but if necessary, can be lowered by substituting a no-salt added tomato sauce, and replacing the garlic salt with garlic powder. By making it yourself, you at least have control over how much salt you add. By using fresh produce, you will increase not only the amount of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, but the flavor...


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 Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped shallots 2/3 cup whole raw unsalted almonds, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally. After shallots have been cooking for about 2-3 minutes, add almonds and continue to cook until shallots...


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