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Homemade gravies are easy to make and don't have all the food additives of store-brought gravy mixes.. A typical store brought brown gravy mix product has palm oil, beef fat, corn syrups, and other undesirable additives. You will enjoy this recipe by Sarah Wittmer....
Tofu is a complete protein, low in calories and low on the glycemic index. High in calcium and and a good source of selenium, tofu supports bone health. Several studies show that individuals who enjoy soy products reduce their risk for breast, prostate, and...
More than 80% of people will suffer from back discomfort at some point in their lives. The annual cost in the United States for treating back pain has reached an astronomical $85 billion dollars! Low back pain (LBP) is the main cause of disability in the United...
Can’t Sleep? Check Your Diet! Inadequate and poor quality sleep can contribute to the development of chronic disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. What we need is sufficient and uninterrupted time in slow-wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye...
This delicious pudding is only fruit-sweetened and is free of dairy and eggs. Vegan. If you skip the granola crumbs, it is gluten-free. Ingredients: 1¼-1½ c pineapple juice 1 c hot, cooked millet 2 tbsp cashews 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt ¾ c dried pineapple pieces 1 c...
Garbanzos (chickpeas) are rich in fiber and protein. One cup of cooked garbanzos has 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein which promote satiety. The combination of fiber and protein slows digestion and promotes fullness. Additionally, they score low on the...
Have you ever experience a medical wake-up call? Sometimes these calls can be opportunities for progress. Here Luesette Howell shares her life changing wake up call. “Wake-up calls:” events that cause us to “take notice.” Some go unheeded; but ignoring wake up calls...
Rye bread lowers the insulin response and improves the blood glucose level more than white or wheat bread. Additionally, rye bread consumption can help reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels. Rye provides satiety. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast 3/4...
Many of us are crunched by time and saddled with a variety of responsibilities. Can you build your health ten minutes at a time? Invest in Ten Minutes in Gratitude Many studies have demonstrated the positive moderate to large associations between gratitude and...
Discover tips to help your family enjoy leafy green vegetables.