Foods High In Iron

Remember when I made those fabulous   black bean brownies  that everyone loved and no one knew they were made with black beans ?   Well, this time I tried making muffins using chick peas!  I know it sounds weird, but guess what? These grain free/gluten free breakfast muffins came out fabulous as well, and you will never know they were made with chick peas!  Beans give baked goods lots of moisture and a substantial amount of protein. I don't know why, but you can't detect any bean taste in the baked goods.  Beans are a healthy choice for those who want or need to eliminate grains in their baking or for anyone who just wants to eat healthier ! Great For Breakfast These luscious muffins are really fast and easy to make and versatile. You can try different nut butters ( peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter- they will all work)  and different flavor all- fruit jellies.  I used all fruit strawberry,...

If you like the taste of almonds , you will adore these fast and easy shortbread cookies. There are only 5 healthy ingredients in this recipe, and the cookies bake rather quickly. You could whip up a batch on short notice from start to finish in just 25 minutes. Years ago I took a trip to Scotland. I brought home only 2 souvenirs: a beautiful red and black plaid wool Scottish hat and a few tins of traditional delicious Scottish shortbread cookies. My shortbread recipe is a little different than the authentic recipe because my recipe is grain free and gluten free, yet my allergy friendly buttery version still is reminiscent of the cookies I ate in Scotland! Are you vegan ? Shortbread contains no eggs, so it's easy to substitute oil for the butter to make this recipe vegan. My grandkids ( ages 4 and 7) love to bake when they come to visi t. I try to find recipes that will satisfy their palate as well as their short attention spans. The 4 year old expects to eat her cookies almost i...

Low carb individual sized gluten free mini pizza crusts are great to eat for a healthy lunch, dinner, or snacks. Once you get the hang of ricing cauliflower in your food processor ( very easy in 5 minutes) , this recipe is a cinch! Cauliflower is a low carb yet nutrient rich vegetable that you can substitute for grain in most recipes and it tastes great this way.  I can make these mini pizza crusts without using any flour . That means I can eat not only a healthier crust but also eliminate the high carbohydrate content of regular dough . That works for me! The recipe makes 12 mini pizza crusts . I calculate that each crust is just 1 Point Plus on WW+ the topping. Yes,- I'm back counting points on Weight Watchers after a long time partying! I put on some weight, struggling with my clothes, and realize it's time for me to start counting those points again and eating more consciously. I know that I need to start my day with a food plan. It's just that simple- otherwise the l...

Yes, I'm making soup again. Yes, I know it's summer, but it's also corn season and all the local farms are bursting with fresh corn on the cob. AND fresh corn from the cob and little chunks of red potatoes make a fabulously flavorful chowder.  Personally, I love soup no matter what the season, even during this brutal heat wave! However, I did make it late at night so not to heat up the kitchen. This hearty delicious soup is easy and quick to make and contains no dairy or added thickeners. The potatoes become creamy as they cook and the corn releases it's own starch giving the soup the consistency of a thick chowder. I'm usually not a big corn lover, but there is something about fresh corn on the cob from the local farms that calls my name. I do love eating the crunchy kernels raw right off the cob, and I do love adding the fresh sweet uncooked kernels to soup and salads. I buy my corn at a local farm that grows Non GMO corn- believe me that's hard to find, so I...

This is one of the best chilled soups I've ever tasted, and it's really healthy too.  Summer is a great time to detox , and this delightful chilled cucumber avocado soup is a delicious way to do it. The simple soup contains specific healthy ingredients that can help increase your body's alkalinity and help eliminate toxins that may clog your liver. The soup is very easy to make, tasty , and so so refreshing! The Avocado makes it creamy, the cucumber makes it light, the red onion gives it flavor, the lemon and apple cider vinegar make it a slightly tangy and cayenne gives it a little kick! It serves as a quick snack or a mid afternoon pick me up after a day's work. The nutrients and healthy fats are energizing, and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare from start to finish. Personally, I sometimes leave out the cayenne and  drink it for breakfast like a green smoothie. If I want even more greens, I add a leaf of kale or spinach! I found this recipe on Dr. Axe's website ...

Have you ever made homemade egg drop soup? I never did until I found this recipe on    Marilyn's Trea ts After making my (adapted version of) Marilyn's recipe, all I have to say is it was -  Fast, Easy, and Delicious!  I served a piping hot bowl to my husband , and he raved about it. He felt it was comparable to soup he eats in the Chinese restaurants. I was surprised because although the soup looked just like restaurant style egg-drop soup,  I knew that this recipe was the Weight Watchers style version and was much lower in calories and fat than the restaurant style egg drop soup.  This recipe does not call for cornstarch or added oils. The recipe only has 3 ingredients , takes 5 minutes to make, and is really good! If you want a soup to warm you up on a cool fall or a cold winter night, Pin the recipe for later! If you are like me and enjoy a good bowl of hot nourishing soup no matter what the season, then make it now and enjoy. I'm always on the look out...

Growing your own scallions in water on your windowsill is similar to growing your own fresh herbs but easier ; I saw this ridiculously easy idea on Pinterest, and it works!  You can grow a continuos supply of green onions right on your windowsill  starting with  the 99 cent bunch of scallions that you buy in the supermarket. They don't even need soil to grow; They will grow in water in a small glass! You know the white ends of the scallion with all the roots?  ( the part you probably throw away?) After you use your the green part of the scallion, don't throw away the white ends. Those little suckers will grow a whole new scallion, and the scallion will grow quickly like in a week! white ends after they were in water for a week I saw the idea a long time ago , but it wasn't until last week that I thought I'd give it a try. Within one week, I have an entire bunch of scallions all over again. Yes, that quickly. Who knew? Don't store scallions in you...

This festive Asian Quinoa Slaw  will make a beautiful presentation at any BBQ. It's a colorful healthy recipe that includes shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, crunchy pecans, raw sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and chopped green scallions and is mixed with a generous portion of flavorful tricolored quinoa and Asian dressing. The healthy salad  is perfect for any vegetarian, gluten free, or vegan guests , while the meat eaters will enjoy this salad as a complementary side dish to their grilled food. Best of all, it's easy  to make. Simply shred the cabbage and carrots yourself or if you are in a hurry you find bags of shredded cabbage and carrots in the supermarket.  Then you can just assemble this awesome salad in a jiffy!  The Asian dressing adds a delicious subtle sweet and tangy taste that makes it special. Although quinoa is relatively new on the American scene, the Incas have been eating this nourishing seed for thousands of years. It is considered a su...