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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Okay, so Easter has come and gone, and hopefully all of your hard boiled eggs have been eaten and or thrown away.  However, it is still spring, and I get lots of requests for light recipes that are quick and easy to make, and of course, taste good. This salad is one I've modified from a recipe I found in a Clean Eating magazine years ago.  It happens to be one of my favorites and have made it many times. If you like egg salad, you will love this one.  It is a little different from traditional egg salad (it's not mushy), in that all of the yolks have been removed.  We're also using avocado...


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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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