How to Make White Bean Dip
This is a great dipping recipe for kids! White bean dip is easy to make, similar to hummus, and delicious as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies or baked pita chips.
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A Healthy Salad
A salad is only as healthy as you make it! While it is a favorite of dieters, it can become rather unhealthy if poor salad toppings are chosen. Find out why not every salad is a healthy salad.
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Healthy Kids Snacks
I think both adults and kids alike could benefit from having great recipes and ideas for healthy snacking! I know when hunger strikes in the middle of the day at my house, that bag of pretzels or salty crackers seems awfully convenient. But is that really the healthiest snack for myself or my kids? This list will provide you with ideas for making snacks that are healthier than the ordinary processed snack foods we sometimes reach for.
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Fruit and Veggie Muffins
Yes, that's right. These are fruit and veggie muffins made with fruits and vegetables to help you reach your daily requirement! Shredded carrots, applesauce and bananas make these tasty muffins high in nutrients and fiber. You could also toss in some shredded zucchini and raisins to add even more nutrients!
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Frozen Pineapple Pops
These frozen pineapple pops are incredibly refreshing and so healthy. Not an ounce of sugar is added, but rather they are made of fruit and yogurt only. They area great snack to make for little ones and adults too!
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Cold Pea Salad
It's that time of year. The weather starts warming, and I feel like making lighter dinners! Oftentimes that means a simple grilled piece of lean meats accompanied by nutritious salads. Since green peas are in season, I thought I would share this simple recipe for cold pea salad!
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Wild Rice Pilaf
I am always looking for more ways to add vegetables to my family's diet. Lately I've been making more vegetable smoothies to do the trick. Other times I hide vegetables in every dish I can! This wild rice pilaf is a good example. Lots of chopped vegetables along with the high fiber wild and brown rice make for a highly nutritious side dish.
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Fruit Smoothies
I'm always on the lookout for more good smoothie recipes. I tried out a couple easy all fruit smoothies this past week. My favorites include a refreshing strawberry kiwi smoothie, and a creamy pineapple mango smoothie. Pineapple was one sale this week, so I couldn't pass up the chance to use one of two in a smoothie!
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Easter Recipes
Are you looking for just the right dishes to serve on Easter? This collection of healthy Easter dishes will help you to put the finishing touches on your menu.
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Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is one of those recipe that I can go back to time and time again. It is easy on the budget, easy on the waistline, and uses ingredients that I generally have on hand. Plus, it takes only a few easy steps to put together.
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