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This brain-boosting Ahi Tuna Sandwich with Spinach Avocado Pesto is packed with antioxidants and anti-flammatory ingredients, made in hopes of preventing Alzheimer’s Disease through the foods we eat. Recently, I’ve been reading about the healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (a 30% reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events) as well as the connection [...]
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You might have some friends who’ve tried a juice fast or juice cleanse, especially after some indulgent eating. I’ve had friends who’ve paid a lot of money for cleansing plans. Maybe you’ve even tried it yourself. I’ve experimented with juicing the last few years, but haven’t actually tried a strict juice fast or cleanse. [rss-cut] [...]
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As soon as my youngest son gets off the bus, he is starving, so every afternoon I make him a hearty snack. It’s actually gotten a bit out of hand and I can blame no one but myself. I started out with simpler snacks, but somehow snack time has evolved into a major event each [...]
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It is with great sadness that I am informing you all that Cody passed away on August 5, 2012 after a valiant fight with neuroblastoma. Thank you all for your support in this fundraising effort for Cody’s family. They greatly appreciate everyone’s support. Today, I am posting the recipe for these Quinoa Banana Chocolate Chip [...]
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Today, I am thrilled to present the very first video on Jeanette’s Healthy Living, produced by two of my incredibly creative kids, Kyle and Alex. This video (at the end of this post) is especially meaningful because my youngest son, Alex, is making popsicles for a friend with cancer – he gets it. He has [...]
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On this Memorial Day, I would like to take a moment to thank all the veterans who have sacrificed their lives so that we might have freedom of religion, press, speech, the right to vote, the right to assemble, and so much more. Today is my youngest son’s birthday – he’s turning ten! I can’t [...]
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“Mommy is God’s gift”…”Mommy is more special than anyone I know.” These words from my youngest son today touched my heart in a way that I cannot explain. These words are what help keep me grounded and keep everything I do in perspective. I could soak in these words for 24 hours a day. My [...]
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A fews weeks ago, I wrote a post about Food as Medicine and shared my story of how this blog began as a place to record foods I made for my friends with cancer, as well as my personal journey to help feed my family healthy, delicious and beautiful food. I also shared my dream to [...]
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Today, I am sharing a recipe that embodies the principles of the Japanese Washoku and Kansha cooking approaches. I’ve always admired how beautifully presented Japanese food is when I eat out. All the foods are precisely arranged on the plate and each dish is interesting and unique. Little did I know that there was actually [...]
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This past week has been a little challenging from a cooking standpoint…I know some of you might be wondering what I’m talking about since I cook almost every day for my family. After one of my sons had four wisdom teeth removed a week ago, let’s just say that the recovery was slower than we [...]
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Fried rice is such a common dish in our household that I wouldn't even think to post a recipe for it on my blog, except for the fact that it's so good … [Continue Reading...]
A few weeks ago, I made these Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese for a church function and ended up making extra for weekday breakfast-on-the-go. I've … [Continue Reading...]
These decadent looking Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are deceptively light compared to traditional cheesecake - the secret ingredients in this … [Continue Reading...]
One day two summers ago while our family was on vacation, we were served little shot glasses of green smoothies at breakfast. Who can resist anything … [Continue Reading...]
These Creamy Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes are really good - I mean it. I've served it multiple times to my kids and no one has uttered a word … [Continue Reading...]
Is there such a thing as a healthy cookie? I don't know, but I can tell you that the Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies that I'm sharing today are … [Continue Reading...]
You like the title of this post - Super Healthy Tomato Pasta Sauce? You're probably wondering what makes this tomato sauce super healthy? Isn't tomato … [Continue Reading...]
A few years ago, our family vacationed in Hawaii and one of my favorite things to do was to try all the different varieties of Hawaiian Poke at the … [Continue Reading...]
Hug your kids and loved ones more. Hug them tighter. Each day is precious. Last Friday's tragedy in Newtown, CT, less than an hour away from our home, … [Continue Reading...]
