Crispy Oven Fries – No Oil Needed!

Contrary to popular belief, white potatoes are loaded with nutritional value that can deliver notable health benefits. They are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a solid source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin and fiber. They also have a variety of phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) that provide antioxidant activity to fight free …

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How To Make Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs

If you’re strict about keeping your diet super clean or if you follow a gluten-free diet, you may find it challenging to make recipes that call for bread crumbs or any type of breading. The good news is you can easily make you’re own “bread crumbs” with just a few simple ingredients…and none of them …

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Easy Bean & Beet Dip Recipe

I created this recipe to solve 3 problems: Beets are one of the most nutritious foods around, yet not a lot of people eat them on a regular basis…or at all. Dip is one of those condiments that tends to be very unhealthy when you buy it in stores. It’s typically loaded with unhealthy fat …

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Cherry Limeade Recipe

We hear all the time that it’s not a good idea to drink a lot of fruit juice, because it’s high in sugar and doesn’t contain one of the most advantageous parts of the fruit – the fiber. And that’s absolutely true. It’s also important to note that many drinks sold as “fruit juice” have …

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Power Seed Energy Bars Recipe

Energy bars have become extremely popular for a quick grab-n-go snack to power up for a workout, a hectic morning commute or a day full of meetings. They’re also great for when you’re ravenous and need something to eat RIGHT NOW! The problem is, a lot of “energy bars” on the market are loaded with …

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Shopper’s Guide To Pesticides In Produce

Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) conducts an analysis of the chemical pesticide load found in common fruits and vegetables that are grown conventionally. By “grown conventionally,” I mean the produce was grown with the use of harmful chemicals like glyphosate. Produce that’s grown organically, on the other hand, is grown without the use …

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Plant-Based Meatball Recipe (Simple & Gluten-Free!)

Just because you’re following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a plate of delicious meatballs. This simple meatball recipe based with lentils is a great example! It’s filling, tastes amazing and is loaded with nutritional goodness and plant-based protein. Plus, it totally hits the spot when you’re having a spaghetti-and-meatballs craving. THE RECIPE …

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