Sweet Potato , Almond and Pecan Blondies
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Sweet Potato , Almond and Pecan Blondies

(Yields: 2 blondies, Serving: 2, Prep time: 25 mins, Cook time: 1 hr 5 mins) Ingredients 1/2 large sweet potato (or 1 medium) 2 tablespoons oat flour 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup mixed roasted pecans and almonds 2 tablespoons homemade pineapple preserves (recipe here*) 1 tablespoon olive oil Note: It may be…

Why I don’t believe in Counting Calories
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Why I don’t believe in Counting Calories

To me, calorie counting seems like a pretty empty concept, if we’re doing nothing but count calories. I think it’s a pretty clear that not all calories are created equal, so counting calories without the proper knowledge of the food, may not help you become any healthier. Let’s do a great comparison: 1 Avocado Calories:…

The Juice behind Juicing vs Blending and Which is Healthier?
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The Juice behind Juicing vs Blending and Which is Healthier?

I bet the “which is healthier” will capture people’s attention. In fact, I believe both are extremely healthy in their different ways. What is Blending? Blending is like, throwing the entire thing in and it comes out wet pulp! Blending fruits and veggies make it much thicker because you have the whole food in there,…

Detox Pineapple, Purple Cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
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Detox Pineapple, Purple Cabbage, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

(Yields: 1 plate, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1/2 cucumber 1/2 cup chopped pineapples 1/2 cup purple cabbage 1/2 cup cherry/grape tomatoes, sliced in half 5-10 roasted pecans Dressing 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 sprinkles of sea salt 1-3 sprinkles freshly ground…

Banana Almond Cookies
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Banana Almond Cookies

(Yields: 6 cookies, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1 ripe banana 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon oat flour 1 tablespoon almond meal (or more almonds) 1 tablespoon shredded coconut Instructions Prepare most the ingredients: Put one banana and…