‘Everything’ White Bean Dip

This simple and creamy ‘Everything’ White Bean Dip is easy to make and packed with flavor for afternoon snacking.  With only 5 minutes, a few ingredients and a food processor, you can have a nutrient dense snack that is a crowd pleaser!… Read More

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Almonds

easy sweet and spicy roasted almonds

The perfect bite delights and satisfies all your taste buds! These sweet & spicy roasted almonds are pretty irresistible and just may become your new favorite way to eat almonds.  Perfectly crunchy and coated in a mixture of chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, stevia and a bit of sugar, there is a great balance of sweet and savory.… Read More

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The Art of Snacking Well

Should you satisfy your snack desires?

OR

Should you avoid the snack fix?  

This question perplexes a lot of people, especially those that are trying to lose weight and manage calories efficiently.  The idea of eating extra calories, especially if one is “not hungry” doesn’t make a lot of sense to most of us.… Read More

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Prunes…GI Health Benefits and Beyond

Some foods don’t have a sexy name or an enticing appearance but such foods, like prunes, should not be underestimated for their tasty flavor and notable health benefits.  My 1 ½ year old daughter frequently asks for them by name at snack time!  … Read More

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4 Foods to Boost Fiber

“I’m on a high fiber diet.  When I get hungry, I buy more yarn.”— Unknown

 

Say the word fiber and these are some of the images that pop into our minds:

Sawdust

Cardboard

Bark

Celery

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Unfortunate for many, it often brings an unpleasant and quite unappetizing picture to mind.  … Read More

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