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There’s nothing better than a cold glass of lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot Summer day. Treat your family with the simple recipe below, you may never package the powdered stuff again! 2 cups sugar or Agave Nectar 2 cups water 2 cups lemon juice (I use fresh when I have it, and 100% juice from the store when I don’t) Water to fill 1-gallon container First, I make a simple syrup by heating 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water (this can be done on the stove or by heating the water in the...

Bell Pepper is a fruit that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Did you know that Paprika is dried Bell Pepper? A little more Bell Pepper trivia: Did you know that green bell peppers are not fully ripe? They are bitter compared to their fully ripe, sweet, orange, red, and yellow counterparts. They are a great addition to your plan to eat the rainbow with their vibrant color, low calories, and great nutrient content. According to the USDA, bell peppers are high in vitamin C with a single pepper...

I am not a vegetarian, but I do make plants the focus of my diet. While living in the Middle East I took quickly to their diet and culture around food. Their diet is basically a Mediterranean Diet which focuses on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and olive oil with moderate amounts of fish, poultry and eggs, and very little red meat. The other similarity to the Mediterranean Diet is the atmosphere around meals. Daily meals are events that linger. There is nothing rushed...

Growing up my parents loved to throw around the quotation we all know about flies, honey and vinegar. Well, I think vinegar has gotten a bad rap. Vinegar with its acidity does some pretty amazing things naturally. I prefer to give honey and vinegar equal recognition because life is about balance. Be sweet whenever possible, but sometimes you need a little acidity. Vinegar rinse makes berries last longer When you bring berries home from the market give them a soak in a solution of 1 cup...

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...