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I’ll admit it- I still eat dairy!  Greek Yogurt is one of my favorite treats to enjoy.  I also enjoy Icelandic Yogurt however, for the sake of this recipe we will concentrate on the Greek version.  It’s not quite as thick as the Icelandic version making it eaiser to spread on the cookie sheet. With this recipe anything goes.  Depending on your personal taste, you can make this into whatever you want it to be.  I used the plain 0% fat yogurt as my blank canvas and added whatever was available in my pantry.  As a word of caution, check the ingredient label, so many of the fruit added yogurts have high sugar content.  And, why would you want to buy fruit added when you can add your own, fresh fruit?  So, let’s get started… You will need a flat cookie sheet, parchment paper, plain Greek yogurt, I used, fresh organic...

How have you been feeling lately?  Great? Sluggish?  Experiencing chronic forgetfulness?  Not recovering from your workouts like you used to?  These are all questions that can be answered.  How you ask?  Well, let me ask you, when was the last time you had your blood tested?  We all take supplements to stay healthy and to ward off aging.  We also exercise to keep our heart healthy among many other reasons.   Is what you’re doing working?  Of course, we can monitor our symptoms but why not use every tool that is available?  Having blood work done can yield surprising insights into your health and well-being.  It can also highlight potential problems allowing you to make informed decisions about your course of action.  I recently had my blood work done. My doctor and I have discussed my lifestyle so luckily he knows what to include when writing out the prescription for my blood...

Almond milk is a great alternative to dairy, if you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to switch it up.  With Almond milk you won’t have to worry about the estrogenic side effects as you do with Soy Milk and let’s face It, Almond milk just tastes great.  Have you ever looked at the ingredients of most store bought brands?  Do you even know how much almond milk is actually in your brand?  As for the list of ingredients let’s take a closer look at one store bought brand- Ingredients can include: Almond milk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Locust Bean Gum, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum. Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Zinc Gluconate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D2. What does that mean to you-“Ingredients can include”?  Also, nowhere do I see the amount of Almond Milk listed.  Last year a lawsuit was filed against...

Wait until you try this recipe! While Turmeric is the star of this show, you can’t disregard the supporting characters which are Ginger, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Pineapple, Greek Yogurt, Coconut Milk and of course Whey Protein. Adding Turmeric and Ginger to your diet is one of the best things that you can do for your health so, I am constantly on a quest to do just that. Both Turmeric and Ginger are powerful anti-oxidants, while Cinnamon may help improve glucose and lipid levels. Both Turmeric and Ginger have powerful anti-Inflammatory properties while Pineapple has been shown to aid in digestion. And bonus, it adds a touch of sweetness to the mix. The Coconut Milk not only adds a great flavor and a touch of frothiness but it also adds the necessary fat to increase the bio-availability of these super star ingredients. I guess I could go on and on about the health...

Well, it’s that time of year again and I for one am very happy about it!  Yep, fall is one of my favorite times for baking and cooking.  With a slight chill in the air what better time to have the warmth radiating from your oven and the smell of goodies fill your house?  Pumpkin is showing up everywhere in the form of lattes, breads, cookies and more.  I wondered, hmmm, can I take this relatively healthy treat that has been turned into unhealthy treats and turn it into something that we can consume without feeling guilty? After a few attempts I think that I have done just that!  Actually, when Carl is around this fall inspired, grain free treat disappears like magic.  The beauty about this recipe is that it is flourless and relatively low in carbs and the carbs that do exist are mainly complex carbs. Unlike most muffins...