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My 2 Favorite Healing Red Lentil Soups

February 6, 2016 By Denise Costello

Snow Day ! Whoo Hoo! The kids, and this Mom, were overjoyed with the good news of NO SCHOOL! Snow days for me equate to a quiet morning of extended meditation, prayer and reading in bed with a hot cup of tea. Thank you mother nature! In addition to this peaceful morning, the beautiful snowfall provides the perfect setting for a brisk walk, chill time with the kids and the chance to cozy in the kitchen for some culinary exploration. I have always been a big fan of soups. Love the comfort ...

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Slow-Cooker Beef & Bok Choy

March 21, 2015 By Denise Costello

slow-cooker beef

Weeknight cooking calls for recipes that are culinary trifectas: meals that are healthy, taste great and easy to prepare! Slow-Cooker Beef and Bok Choy was this week’s winner -- the whole family devoured it! There are three ingredients that you may not have on hand but are definitely worth purchasing: Hoisin Sauce - a sweet savory sauce used in a lot of Asian cooking. I add a little orange juice and use it as a marinade for chicken, brush it on shrimp or cod before grilling or baking. ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: dinner, healthy, slow cooker

Immunity Boosting Tips & Recipe to Fight Cold & Flu

January 23, 2015 By Denise Costello

sunshine smoothie

Winter is here, bringing cold and flu season. But that doesn’t mean you have to get sick. If you are giving your body what it needs to boost your immune system, it will take care of the rest! I find that the morning is the easiest time to set up an immune-boosting routine. 8 Daily Immune Boosters 1. Start with a BIG dose of Vitamin C Every morning I have a cup of hot lemon water, followed by Zija Moringa drink. In the winter months, I make sure to have a smoothie loaded with immune boosting ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: cold & flu, detox, Gluten Free, healthy snack, immunity, recipes

A Simple Recipe for Happy, Healthy Holidays

December 8, 2014 By Denise Costello

Brussels-sprouts

Tis the season for overspending, overeating and stress - that’s what our culture is projecting. I would like to take you down a different path: one that will simplify your holiday season so you don’t feel drained and actually feel joyful! Here is my four ingredient recipe that I strive to follow each year -- it is based on what I know is good for my body and the family traditions that are good for the soul. Get in even more veggies! I prefer soups and roasted vegetables to salads in the ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, Brussels sprouts, cherries, gifts, healthy, holidays, kitchen, Moringa, music, nuts, pistachios, power foods, spiced, yoga

3 Ways to Get Healing Foods in Your Holiday Routine — Now!

November 12, 2014 By Denise Costello

smoothie

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season when we have a few more things on our plate (ha! a little pun there :)). We have busier schedules, less sleep and are exposed to more people -- all of which can set us up for illness and feeling stressed out! At times like this, you may be tempted to ditch the fresh real food and grab a quick processed snack or carry-out meal. It may feel like we are making our lives a little easier, but actually, we are really making matters worse! ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: appetizer, chicken, cranberry, green, healthy, holidays, party, salad, smoothie

Healthy After-school Treats for Kids and Adults

October 3, 2014 By Denise Costello

berries

Laura’s back this week, with a delicious twist on fruit smoothies! -- Denise The fall weather is fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean I am giving up my morning fresh fruit smoothies! This is one part of my diet that stays consistent, no matter how crazy life gets. My daughter is almost 2-years-old and says “ewww” when I offer her some of my smoothie in the morning. Even though she likes every single ingredient, she won’t eat them pureed in a very noisy blender! When I asked her if she ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: apple, blueberries, fresh, fruit, healthy, kids, popsicles, raspberries, smoothie, snack, strawberries, treat

Ditch the Gatorade!

September 27, 2014 By Denise Costello

Green-Drink

You see Gatorade everywhere: in gym vending machines, on the soccer and football fields, and everywhere people are getting fit. We have been led to believe that it is good for us, but the reality is that it is filled with chemically-processed refined sugars (¼ cup in a single serving), artificial dyes, flavors and preservatives. No, thank you! In my latest Fit Foodie Snippet, I will show you how easy it is replenish your electrolytes. Naturally. Fit Foodie ...

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Adding Raw Plant-Based Meals

July 31, 2014 By Denise Costello

peach arugula salad

I love the summer bounty! The fresh vegetables and fruit are so colorful and succulent, who can resist eating these vibrant beauties? Our bodies thrive on raw plant-based foods. I think this is why our creator made fruits and vegetables look soo enticing! Asking yourself “How can I get this more of these beauties into my diet?” Then follow me over the next few weeks because I will be preparing raw plant-based recipes. Summer is the best time to set started - you’ll beat the heat (in and out of ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: almond, arugula, balsamic, bell peppers, cashews, cayenne, dressing, extra-virgin olive oil, greens, orang, peach, plant-based, raw, salad, vinegar

Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Dairy-free Baking!

July 3, 2014 By Denise Costello

GF-Flours

Amy is baking "without" this week: come taste the delicious results! -- Denise When my family went gluten-free last year, I started to notice that many gluten-free products weren’t nut- or soy- or dairy-free. Normally, that wouldn’t be a problem, but I also began to realize how many children have nut allergies or soy-sensitivity and how many adults are eating less dairy. My son couldn’t sit at the allergy table because he was usually bringing nut-based foods to school. Living gluten-free ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: chocolate, coconut, dairy-free, dessert, egg, entertaining, Gluten Free, healthy, healthy snack, Kid Friendly, nut-free, recipe, strategies, summer

Simple Summer Recipes at Your Fingertips!

June 27, 2014 By Denise Costello

School is finally out, which means we can finally start to enjoy summer! Summertime is fun but it can pose some challenges. Like being out all day and then scrambling for dinner, which leads you to resorting to yet another burger or hot dog on the grill. Hmm, how many nights have you had a burger this week? Or, instead of waiting to have your glass of wine on the weekend, you enjoy one today (and tomorrow) because everyday feels like a Friday! And don’t forget the frequent trips to the ice cream ...

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Filed Under: Healthy Eating Tagged With: avocado, delicious, dinner, entertaining, guests, healthy, jalapeño, lime, meals, parties, recipes, salad, summer, tips, watermelon

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