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Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein ( vegan)

Do you love chow mein? I do, and I really loved this low carb recipe even more because instead of high carb noodles, it uses spaghetti squash!   I was really intrigued when I saw this recipe on Pinterest  using spaghetti squash. I'm always looking for new recipes to use my spaghetti squash! I ordinarily make an Italian type recipe with tomato sauce ,but this is the first time I'm using my spaghetti squash in a Chinese style recipe. I have to tell you , it was one fabulous recipe ! It could be eaten as a delicious side dish or over brown rice ( if you don't mind the carbs) to make it more filling as a meal. ( Of course you could add a protein of your choice as well)  Without the rice, it is a relatively low calorie/low carb recipe with about 2 Points Plus per generous serving ( basically from the olive oil). And it's a powerhouse of antioxidants from all the veggies, fresh garlic, and fresh ginger.  Don't overcook the vegetables as they taste good with a little cru

Tips to Prevent & Get Rid Of Heartburn During Pregnancy

Heartburn is very common during pregnancy. In fact, more than half of pregnant women reported experiencing severe heartburn symptoms during the second and third trimesters. Heartburn or heartburn and burning in the chest area occurs due to acid reflux into the esophagus. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid levels are already high, combined with wrong eating habits.When the uterus enlarges, the

After School Blueberry Mug Muffin

Need a quick but healthy after school snack? Make a fresh gluten free blueberry mug muffin in the microwave in 3 minutes that is light, airy, and heavenly. It is so fast and easy anyone can make it ( even your kids) . You just need a mug and a spoon for mixing to create this amazing nutritious  muffin with lots of warm melted blueberries oozing throughout a simple vanilla or cocoa based muffin. The ingredients are healthy too ( coconut flour, coconut sugar, almond milk, banana,  egg, vanilla and fresh blueberries) Vegans can use egg replacer. ** coconut flour is available in Trader Joe's or any health food store. Since it's made with high fiber coconut flour, it is very filling,  satisfying and good for you. It's perfect for a healthy breakfast or an after school snack. Yesterday, I had a snack attack! I needed/wanted something sweet. I wanted a snack BUT I had NOTHING in the house . As I started to rummage through the pantry, I noticed a bag of coconut flour. It was the

Identify Causes of Cramps And Tips How to Overcome

National Institute of Health (NIH) states, tingling and leg cramps may be a sign of a serious medical condition. If the change of habits and weight loss efforts are not able to relieve the sensation, perhaps you need to see the doctor to look for other causes and appropriate treatment. Sitting in one position for too long can cause tingling in the legs. Often, simply by changing the position or

Mexican Lentil Soup ( Vegan)

This delicious aromatic creamy lentil soup is rich in fresh garlic, ground cumin, and chopped cilantro-all the tasty Mexican spices. Cooked with diced tomatoes, sliced red peppers and hot pepper ( if you choose), and some fresh lemon juice, the lentils create a soup that is extremely satisfying and flavorful. Talk about clean eating - garlic, cumin, and cilantro are full of powerful antioxidants and the soup is full of health giving colorful vegetables and protein/fiber rich lentils.  Just real food that is good for you. It's easy to make too. Lentils cook up somewhat quickly, so you can prep and cook this delicious soup in just under an hour. The hearty soup makes a lovely presentation whether you plan to serve it to your family or to company as a meal starter, and it freezes well too. So, if you are just two people, make a pot and freeze the rest for another night. ( It's always fun to have something you can just pull out of the freezer) I decided to use my immersion blender

Iron Deficiency Can Reduce Child Intelligence

The risk of iron deficiency in children, especially in the first 1,000 days of life can be bad. Lack of iron intake in children before two years, affecting less optimal brain growth. It is then lowered intelligence of children, which should not happen when a child is enough iron. According to the study, the IQ of children who lack iron on average 10-20 points below children enough iron. It means

Why Brown Rice More Healthy Compared With White Rice?

During this time, most people prefer to consume white rice than brown rice. In fact, there are many advantages and benefits contained in brown rice. Brown rice has high content of vitamins B1, B6, and B12. As is known, vitamin B is the key to the formation of energy for the human body. Energy generation in the cells, facilitated by the adequacy of vitamin B, one of which is found in brown rice.In

Scalloped Potatoes

This is the first time I've ever made scalloped potatoes, and they were easy and awesome. I received some organic red potatoes from my CSA and wanted to make something special with them Scalloped potatoes make a beautiful presentation and are creamy and delicious. They were the perfect choice. This recipe does require that you slice the potatoes very thin. I was able to slice the potatoes very thin in just minutes using an inexpensive Mandolin Slicer ( kitchen gadget- about $ 15)  that I've had sitting in my closet and have been wanting to try.  I wish I had started to use it a long time ago; It's the easiest tool I've ever used. I sliced 3 pounds of potatoes in perfect thin rounds in just minutes. I used these thin rounds to line a Pyrex pie pan to make the scalloped potatoes. If you don't have one of these little slicers , I recommend it highly that you get one. I bought this one: Super Slicer Mandoline Slicer - All Purpose 5 in 1 Mandolin Slicer with Free Bonus

Raspberry Thumbprint Butter Cookies ( Grain Free)

Another gluten free tasty little gem that is easy and can be whipped up rather quickly! If you a new to gluten free baking, this is a good recipe to get you started. There are no exotic flours or hard to find ingredients; the recipe just calls for ground almonds ( available at Trader Joe's as almond meal) . Thumbprint cookies are a basic butter ( or coconut oil)  cookie that are fun to make and especially fun to make with kids. These delightful gluten free cookies are made quickly, bake quickly, and look beautiful. What kid ( of any age) doesn't love pressing his/her thumb into cookie dough and filling it with a teaspoon of rich fruit jam. If you are craving a cookie, these won't disappoint you. The recipe makes a small batch ( about 9) , so you won't overeat them either. Ground almonds are a naturally gluten free flour that is perfect for baking cookies and cakes, is easy to work with , and tastes great. I've made lots of different recipes using almond meal. Vega

Do Not Wait The Symptoms, Check Your Blood Pressure Now!

Disorders of the heart and blood vessels are regarded as the number one killer often begins with hypertension or high blood pressure. Therefore, hypertension should be avoided. Hypertension is included in the disease that kills silently (the silent disease), because people generally do not realize they develop hypertension before their blood pressure checked.Prolonged elevation of blood pressure

Better to prevent than to cure osteoporosis

Although the threat of osteoporosis will increase in the future, the disease is actually very easy to prevent. Therefore, prevention programs to maintain bone health at a young age should be the focus for the fight against osteoporosis mass. In view of the general public, it only needs to worry about osteoporosis when old age. But in reality now, many young people aged 15-25 years who have been

Honey and Lemon More Effective Than Drugs To Get rid of Cough?

When coughs attack, there are people who directly seek chemical drugs to get rid of coughs, but most prefer the traditional way like drinking lemon juice and honey. Which is actually more effective? In the website of the National Health Service (NHS) England, stated that in fact only little scientific evidence on the effectiveness of cough medicine. However some ingredients in cough medicine does

8 Factors That Can Trigger Diabetes

Diabetes is known as a disease that is synonymous with excess sugar. So we often hear is, if it does not want to have diabetes, so avoid all sugar and sweet foods. Even also advised to limit consumption of rice, bread, pasta, and a variety of other carbohydrate food source, which is to raise blood sugar levels quickly. A doctor said, diabetes is not related to overeating sugar. A person diagnosed

Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna ( GF)

Are you a lasagna lover? This zucchini lasagna is made with sliced zucchini strips instead of pasta noodles and is absolutely so delicious you will not even miss the noodles. Quick, Easy, Healthy But what you'll love most about it is how quick and easy you can prepare it.  You can assemble it the night before and cook it when you get home from work. It's always a challenge to find healthy recipes  for your family that fit into your busy working schedule. This is an easy recipe which cuts down on carbs but not flavor.  Truthfully, this recipe was very fast and easy to make and helped me use up some of the abundance of zucchini that I have right now. How much zucchini do you have ?? Loaded with Zucchini ? I received 8 medium-large organic green and yellow zucchini from my CSA farm. It was truly a challenge to eat them all before they went bad. So, I made a variety of zucchini dishes this week. Each recipe was different from the others, and each was really delicious!  Zucchini is

Benefits of Bananas To Lower Risk of Leukemia

Bananas are one of the fruits are good for pregnant women to diet and snack. In the recommendation of the National Institutes of Health for pregnant women is to consume 3-4 servings of bananas every day. Because nutrition in bananas is needed by the mother and the fetus. In addition to high carbohydrate content, bananas are also rich in vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, and C), and minerals (potassium and

4 Simple Tips to Make Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt dessert has become a favorite around the world since the 1970s. Frozen yogurt is becoming more popular due to the increase in public awareness of health. Evidence shows that the cultured milk products being produced as food at least since 4500 last year, since the 3rd century BC. Yoghurt initially possibilities spontaneously fermented by wild bacteria that live in goatskin bags

Dark Chocolate Benefits For Skin Health

Most people in the world, would be answer yes if they asked, like chocolate or not. Besides it's delicious taste, dark chocolate also gives a lot of health benefits including for our skin. There is an ancient myth that chocolate triggers acne and become the cause for other skin problems, such as oily skin and dull. However, research has proved otherwise. Has been proven that chocolate can make

Zero Carb Pancakes

Looking for a fast, delicious and healthy pancake that you can make in the morning before work? This is it. This fabulous zero carb recipe has just 2 ingredients that are mixed in the blender. These gluten free /grain free pancakes cook quickly and taste divine. Fresh hot high protein Pancakes for breakfast? Yes, please. I'm not usually a pancake lover because I find pancakes heavy and way too filling, leaving me feeling stuffed and bloated. However, these gluten free zero carb pancakes are different. Since they have no grain (flour), they are light and satisfying without being too heavy. If you don't add any toppings, these delicious pancakes really do have absolutely no   carbs, and they are so fast and easy to make you could eat them everyday! They are high in protein and very low in sugar so they won't trigger sugar cravings. They are actually more like crepes and are a great basic pancake or wrap for anyone who eats low carb, gluten free or grain free. The pancake b