Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa By: The Cookie Rookie Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces 1 tbs olive oil (I used light extra virgin olive oil) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Building a Healthy Plate
To ensure adequate and optimal nutrition, focus on balanced meals that contain a variety of foods. No single food contains all the essential nutrients the body needs to be healthy and function efficiently. The nutritional value of a person’s diet depends on the overall balance of foods over time, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Banana-Oat Blender Gluten-Free Pancakes
By: Mountain Mama Cooks Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups gluten free oats 1 1/4 cups vanilla almond milk 1 large ripe, organic banana 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 heaping tablespoon local honey 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons baking … [Read more...]
Sugar and Sugar Substitutes – Sweetness in Your Life
Did you know that the average American ingests 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? With 16 calories per teaspoon, that is 352 added calories per day or 2,464 added calories per week! With sugar substitutes on the rise, I have been asked many questions such as: Do sugar alternatives actually help … [Read more...]