Freecipes

Published Thursday, 18 August, 2011

Delicious, juicy peaches oozing with love are combined with luscious tomatoes in this wonderful, fresh summer salad. Super quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy the light, succulent richness of these glorious summer delights! Summer Peach & Tomato Salad Ingredients: 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 pound ripe peaches, pitted and cut into wedges…

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Published Thursday, 21 July, 2011

Bite into this sweet, luscious, piece of goodness and savor its sugary red juice as it dribbles down your chin…AND load up on nutrients all at the same time?! Yup – the superstar of berries- the strawberry- does it all. Full of surprises – with three times as much health optimizing Vitamin C per 1…

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Published Thursday, 30 June, 2011

It is the season to get the grill fired up and bring on that wonderful, smoky taste. Forget the standard BBQ steak. Here are some reminders on how to switch it up and bring on some new grilling flavors. Try grilling some vegetables! You can slice tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, yellow peppers, zucchinis in…

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Published Wednesday, 25 May, 2011

What would happen if you never ate a fruit or vegetable … your whole life—except say some lettuce and peppers? Well, a couple weeks ago I met a gentleman who was in this exact boat. Growing up fruits and veggies simply weren’t a part of his daily repertoire and now, in his fifties, the thought…

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Published Thursday, 5 May, 2011

Many of us are creatures of habit and we tend to buy, cook, and order the same foods over and over. One reason is due to taste preference. Another reason is ease and comfort. I know that when I grocery shop, it’s sometimes hard to think about expanding my options because I’m so used to…

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Published Thursday, 7 April, 2011

The term “slow food” has rapidly hit the nation as being a hot, new, and sustainable trend. “Slow Food” is defined as eating and supporting food from local sources that are also environmentally friendly. The concept behind slow food encourages people to learn how to enjoy food that supports the local community and the environment….

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Published Thursday, 31 March, 2011

When I think of dieting, I instantly think of small, tiny portions and deprivation. And when someone tells me that 6 almonds is 1 serving size, I think to myself, is this a joke? Only 6 almonds? I’m going to starve! Luckily, a healthy weight loss plan incorporates eating frequently and combining the right foods…

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Published Thursday, 17 February, 2011

The New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continues with section #3 & #4. Check out how the official guidelines continue to coincide with the Eating Free philosophy. #3. Foods & Nutrients To Increase The Dietary Guidelines discussed the importance of consuming various fruits and vegetables along with a diversity of whole grains in order to…

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Published Thursday, 10 February, 2011

Last month, the USDA released the New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Four main sections were discussed and all four sections follow the Eating Free philosophy. Check out section #1 & #2 in this blog. Section #3 & #4 will be discussed next week: #1. Balance Calories with Food & Beverages to Manage Weight. The…

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Published Tuesday, 28 December, 2010

The number one pitfall in making resolutions is setting goals.  Be realistic and set attainable ambitions—ones that you can measure and actually achieve.  Most importantly, you must decide that you’re truly willing to make a change in your life, take action, and stick with it.  Set yourself up for success this year; don’t make the…

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