Before there were macarons, the popular French meringue cookie sandwiches, there were macaroons. The chewy, gluten-free* coconut cookies are a delight year-round, but especially appreciated by Passover observers. Made of shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites—without the flour or leavening that are verboten during this holiday—they happily replace other baked sweets. Dan Cohen […]
Is it possible to put together a simple and healthy meal plan? One that is not going to be complicated and hard to follow? Yes. It is possible and I will show you how. The healthy meal plans below will help you achieve your health goals while simultaneously shedding fat off your body… >>> The […]
Who says only the Easter Bunny brings colored eggs? The St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun (i.e., you) can also bring them. We loved these designs from Terra’s Kitchen, a healthy meal delivery service. You can make them for the family, or get everyone involved in designing. Here’s how to make fancy colored eggs. Make green […]
An important element in treating diabetes is to follow diabetic meal plans. Due to the nature of the disease, the food a diabetic can eat is restricted. The list of diabetic foods is basically a mixture of carbohydrates, proteins and fats that would maintain blood sugar levels in a diabetic as near as possible as […]
[1] Four of the 10 flavors of beer jelly (all photos courtesy Potlicker Kitchen). [2] Seasonal flavors are also produced. [3] Cook and bake to your heart’s content. How about peanut butter and jelly cups with beer jelly? [4] Beer jelly is a delicious glaze for proteins, and makes an easy sauce. For a […]
Diabetes is a chronic disease of insulin resistance or deficiency and is characterized by an imbalance in the carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Diabetes comes in two forms: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes usually occurs before age 30. Type 2 Diabetes used to be called “adult onset diabetes” because it used to […]
Fast Diet Plans Can Be Dangerous I am not going to tell you that fast diet plans do not wor, nor am I going to tell you to never use them, however; I am going to make you aware of the pitfalls of fast dite plans and rules on how to avoid them. The reason […]
[1] A tempting chocolate peanut butter layer cake. The recipe is below; photo courtesy King Arthur Flour. [2] You can bake it in a loaf pan or a conventional round layer (photo courtesy King Arthur Flour). [3] Buckeye candy: chocolate and peanut butter, shown here on a stick. It’s equally delicious without the stick (photo […]
When you are trying to lose weight, it is important for your meals to be nutritious. A less than nutritious diet can lead to organ damage, heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis, muscle loss, slow metabolism and low energy levels. Here are some essential foods all meal plans to for weight loss. Foods That Contain Omega-3 Fatty […]
Getting the right vitamins and nutrients into your body while you are dieting is important for you to shed those unwanted pounds without sacrificing your health. Here are some foods to include in healthy meal plans to lose weight. Foods That Contain Iron, Protein and Calcium Iron is found in trace amounts in the blood. […]