sweet potato

What do you think of when you hear the words “Fourth of July”? Most people think of fireworks, picnics, family, and, of course, food. Dishes like potato and pasta salads, burgers and hotdogs, fried chicken and corn-on-the-cob, and even strawberry shortcake can be a fun way to celebrate a once-a-year occasion, but most traditional dishes are full of processed grains, high in sugar, and saturated with dangerous hydrogenated oils and trans fats.

If you think your pancreas is not particularly important, think again. A healthy pancreas is essential for a healthy digestion; so here’s what to eat to make your pancreas function at its optimum…

Who doesn’t love chicken pot pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust…it sounds dreamy, but it’s actually a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy fats and noodles that make weight gain easy. 

Here, I have a lightened up recipe for chicken pot pie soup that gives you the same flavors and comfort of chicken pot pie, while keeping you on track with your fitness and fat loss goals. Enjoy this warming recipe on a chilly day! 

Anything from an unbalanced diet to negative thought patterns can cause someone to feel ungrounded. If you are often stuck in your head or regularly eat a low-calorie diet, getting grounded should be a top priority.

Now that the holidays are long gone, I’m gettin’ a little tired of this whole winter thing. I’m more than ready for springtime to warm up the frozen tundra that lies right outside my front door. Okay, I live in California. So, that may or may not have been a bit of an exaggeration. However, in all seriousness, I truly cannot comprehend how people even survive the subzero winters outside of California; I salute y’all.

Complex Carbs & Fats: Root Vegetables and Healthy Fats

All-Purpose Potatoes

Average Cost In U.S. and Midwest Region

White Potatoes: $0.31 per pound

Sweet Potatoes: $1- $2 per pound

Time to Reach Maturity

White Potatoes: 70- 120 days

Sweet Potatoes: 90 days

Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating the abundance in our harvest, and in our lives. Most families center the celebration around the meal, but because so many of us have dietary restrictions, offering delicious options for everyone can be a challenge.

Fear not! Behold the sand-scrutinized recipes for good mouth-feel and good flavor, which is something we really want from our treats on a holiday. With these five gluten-free fall treats, you can spend less time fretting over the menu, and more of your holiday being present and joyful both in the preparation, and the celebrating!

Try this healthier version of French fries! By baking the fries instead of frying them and using sweet potatoes instead of the classic white Russet potato, you can keep more of the nutrients and leave behind some of the extra calories and fats. The seasonings can be used as moderately or as generously as you like and feel free to try out your own flavors! 

Ingredients:

Sweet Potatoes

Olive Oil

Salt

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder

Paprika

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

During fall, it seems that right along with all the yummy warming foods and chilly outdoor celebrations come the colds and the flus, without fail.  Unfortunately, because our schedules don’t usually shift to accommodate the seasons, sometimes we can feel like we’re taken a bit off-guard when we’re adjusting sleep patterns, driving home from work in the dark, and needing to bundle up every time we go outside.

It is sweet potato season! This yummy recipe is one of my absolute favorites for fall and is a great complement to a meal with roasted chicken or turkey or as the main course in a vegetarian meal with a side salad. The combination of the sweetness of the potatoes and the savory flavor of the black beans with the added accent of the herbs used here is simply divine. Sweet potatoes are a wonderful source of Vitamins A and C and potassium, and they also help regulate our blood sugar and contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.