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Fruitcake Cookies with Maple Eggnog Glaze

Happy December First! It’s holiday cookie time! This year fruitcake is getting a makeover and becoming trendy and more appealing than it’s classic loaf form. With a kick of Brandy-soaked dried fruit, this is anything but your grandma’s fruitcake recipe. These cookies are filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice. Bring them to your holiday parties andContinueContinue reading “Fruitcake Cookies with Maple Eggnog Glaze”

Buckwheat Pancakes for One

Sometimes you just need to sleep in and make yourself pancakes. I’ve been playing around with buckwheat flour for a few months now. I actually prefer it straight up, not mixed with AP flour. I like really hearty grain taste and the more fiber the better. This recipe could be adapted to use half buckwheatContinueContinue reading “Buckwheat Pancakes for One”

Mediterranean Diet Month

The Mediterranean diet has been a favorite of health care professionals for a long time. Studies have shown that the diet has positive effects on heart health, anti-cancer properties and could potentially extend life. This is thought to be due to the high antioxidant, fiber, and healthy unsaturated fatty acid content. The Mediterranean diet encompassesContinueContinue reading “Mediterranean Diet Month”

5 breakfast ideas with 5 ingredients or less in 5 minutes 

Mornings are great for some, nightmares for others. I don’t think anyone wants to physically cook while half asleep in their jam jams. I’ve mastered the art of drinking coffee while watching YouTube videos. But, I have also mastered the quick and healthy breakfast game. Now my mornings are perfect.  Here are 5 ideas toContinueContinue reading “5 breakfast ideas with 5 ingredients or less in 5 minutes “

Meatless Monday in Minutes

Monday’s are hard, but dinner doesn’t have to be. The last thing I want to do on Monday night is make dinner…and I love cooking. Luckily Annie’s Homegrown makes this awesome macaroni and cheese that is all natural. I tend to add in lots of vegetables, top with a little extra cheese and whole wheatContinueContinue reading “Meatless Monday in Minutes”

Ketogenic Diet

I have been fortunate to work with patients on the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet. This diet helps to put patients in ketosis, which means they use fat as their main fuel source rather than glucose. This diet is highly effective at helping control seizureContinueContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet”

Breakfast: A Meal for the Entire Family

According to the USDA, only 44 percent of Americans are eating breakfast every day, yet 93 percent of Americans say it is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is well known to promote a healthy weight by preventing overeating later in the day. Breakfast eaters are also less likely to develop chronic diseasesContinueContinue reading “Breakfast: A Meal for the Entire Family”