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This is my all-time favorite blueberry muffin recipe taken from the Barefoot Contessa Family Style cookbook. Surprise your loved ones with a batch on National Blueberry Muffin Day 7/11/2020! Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...

July is the national blueberry month, a great reason to focus on why they deserve that honor. Blueberries are a nutrient-dense food, low in calories, but packed with vitamins and minerals. They are one of the best-known sources of antioxidants, and also contain phytonutrients. The antioxidants help to destroy or rid our bodies of harmful free radicals while the phytonutrients prevent free radicals and stimulate the enzymes in our bodies. This means that blueberries may lower the risk of...

There are over ten thousand medical journal studies that show omega fatty acids have helped just about every organ in the body stay healthier, especially the brain, eyes, and heart. Studies have shown that people who have the highest blood levels of omegas live healthier, happier, and longer lives than those with lower levels. Omega fatty acids are fats. All of these fats are needed for our bodies to function. We naturally produce some of these fats those omegas are referred to as...

*It’s true! Complete by Juice Plus+ shake mix can be used as a substitute for flour in your baked goods recipes. It’s gluten free, vegan, and packs extra nutrients, fiber, and protein into recipes without compromising flavor. Find more ideas and recipes for cooking with Complete here. Complete Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 1 scoop Complete French Vanilla by Juice Plus+* 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned) 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Step 1:...

Being from the South I grew up eating okra, but not regularly. It was always a special fried treat prepared for special gatherings in the Summertime or ordered at favorite restaurants. Fried okra is delicious (especially Sunny Anderson’s recipe linked below), but Okra has so much more to offer. Did you know that Okra is incredibly healthy and packed with nutrients including protein? Okra is low in calories and carbohydrates while providing protein, and is high in fiber. It is one of the few...

Arnica flowers are often called Mountain Daisies due to their similar appearance to a daisy. Arnica flowers, unlike the daisy, could be considered a self-contained natural first aid kit due to their various medicinal properties. Packed with thymol, helenalin, and linoleic acid there are many benefits to using the extract from the Arnica flower. Excellent Source of Anti-Inflammatory Properties Reduces Inflammation Relieve Arthritis Solution to Muscle Soreness Effective Treatment for Bruises...

Romaine lettuce, also known as Cos lettuce, has long, broad, upright leaves that hold themselves bunched together as they mature. Although romaine varieties are well known for the hearts at the center of the heads, the outer leaves can also be used in salads, as a tortilla substitute for wraps, and are delicious grilled. Romaine lettuce is crisp and juicy, with a sweetness unmatched by other lettuce types. (1) This nutrient-rich vegetable is an excellent source of minerals and antioxidants and...

Health-conscious people are curious and deeply involved in their food choices. I consider the healthfulness of all the food I bring into my home. Instinctively I’m asking myself: How processed is it? How much carbohydrate, protein, and fiber does it have? What’s the glycemic index? There’s another question I should be asking. How does this food affect inflammation? Why should I add this question? Some foods contribute to inflammation, while others combat it. Acute vs Chronic Inflammation Acute...

This red or some say purple beauty resembles a flowering rose with a soft texture, and sweet, mild taste. Eating the rainbow is easy with lettuce that is so visibly and tastefully pleasing. Butterhead of any variety is good in a salad, on sandwiches, or make it the star by creating a lettuce wrap. Butterhead lettuces last for an extended period in the refrigerator if the entire head with roots is harvested. By simply keeping the roots damp and pulling leaves as you need them this lettuce will...

Fresher More Nutritious Food Is Available Locally Once picked, produce loses nutrients, so we want to pick and eat as quickly as possible, right? Sadly, much of our produce is shipped long distances which requires picking before it’s ripe, and before it has reached its full nutrition potential, then that produce begins to lose the nutrients it has the to moment it is picked. Next, that produce is forced to ripen using ethylene gas. Local produce is packed with nutrition because it was picked...