Posted on February 13, 2015
I always wanted to make a green goddess dressing. Today on T.V. I watched a chef make a green goddess dressing. Let’s just say it was not on my diet plan. So, for the mayo she used, I used an avacado. For the sour cream, I used plain Greek low fat yogurt. Here is my […]
Posted on May 23, 2014
My Favorite Salad We have a great resource on Wednesdays at Tower Square and great for Meatless Mondays – The Farmer’s Market! The Farmers Market brings in seasonal, fresh produce from local farms. And the price is right! I always buy the baby butter head lettuce and another green of choice (this time red leaf […]
Posted on May 9, 2014
It’s grilling season!! I thought it would never get here. During this time I try to experiment with as many foods as I can on the grill. There is something about that smoky favor that perfumes the food that can’t be achieved without firing up the grill. With that said, I decided I would try to make grilled […]
Posted on January 7, 2014
Kale – The Healthiest Food in the World! 1. Kale is low in calories, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It’s also filled […]
Posted on October 22, 2013
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese My husband doesn’t eat squash. Wait, let me re-phrase that. My husband doesn’t know he eats and likes squash! Yesterday I went to the store and bought a large butternut squash and an acorn squash. I made an incredible acorn squash stew. I will post that later. I had about […]
Posted on May 3, 2013
Last week I got a text from my niece, at 18, a devout vegan. She had just made vegan ice cream and sent me a photo. It looked delicious, healthy, and most importantly easy! She is always looking for new recipes and found this web site: http://onerawlife.blogspot.com I decided to make this for my friends this […]
Posted on November 17, 2011
Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. It’s okay to savor your favorite holiday treats—just eat smaller portions. Be realistic. Don’t try to lose pounds during the holidays, instead try to maintain your current weight. Don’t skip meals; you’ll be less tempted to over-indulge. Be careful with beverages; non-alcoholic beverages can be full of calories […]
Posted on October 27, 2011
If you’re not a fan of hot, spicy foods, you may be surprised to learn that they can provide more health benefits than was ever thought.
Posted on May 5, 2011
Kale that is! Kale is one of the most nutritious cruciferous vegetables. One cup of kale has only 36 calories and zero grams of fat, 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids, provides 1327% of the RDA of vitamin K, over 192% of the RDA of vitamin […]
Posted on March 30, 2011
When my Dad had a stroke many years ago, my mother stopped cooking with oil. She substituted chicken broth if the recipe called for oil (even olive oil – if she was making a cake she would use applesauce instead of oil). My friend Amy sent me this recipe. Two cheeses, butter and oil! I […]