A Healthy Granola Giveaway from Purely Elizabeth!

April 18, 2013
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Granola has always been one of my health food pet-peeves. This is because granola is always marketed as “healthy,” I mean, even the word “granola” sounds healthy doesn’t it? But unfortunately most granolas are more like dessert than a health food. They are often packed with sugar and fat, and sometimes 1/2 cup of granola [...]

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Grocery Store Guide: Navigating the Yogurt Aisle

April 15, 2013
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Greek. Icelandic. Swiss. Fruit flavored. Fruit at the bottom. Nonfat. Lowfat. Full-fat. Soy yogurt. Almond yogurt. Sheep’s milk. Goat’s milk. Organic. All-Natural. Have you ever stood in front of the yogurt aisle just completely overwhelmed by all of the choices? I definitely have! Once upon a time, yogurt was probably limited to plain or vanilla, [...]

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Red Lentil Dal

April 8, 2013
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Dal is one of my favorite one-pot meals. It also happens to be a powerhouse of nutritional goodness, thanks to the wonderful little lentil that’s at the heart of every dal recipe. With about 30% of their calories from protein, lentils have the third-highest level of protein, by weight, of any legume or nut, after soybeans and hemp. Lentils also [...]

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Join me for Whole Grain Sampling Day and a Giveaway!

April 1, 2013
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It’s no secret that I love whole grains. They are healthy & delicious, with a wonderful chewy texture and a nuttier, fuller flavor than refined grains. They have tons of nutrients and fiber. And in moderation, they help to round out most meals. So when I was selected to be a Whole Grain Ambassador for [...]

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Sweet Potato, Poblano and Coconut Curry Soup

March 26, 2013
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Mexican and Asian/Indian flavors, combined in a soup? I was a little skeptical at first. After all, I never would have thought to combine poblano chiles with coconut milk and oregano But thanks to the True Food Kitchen Cookbook, I was inspired to try this recipe, and I ended up with a tasty, well balanced [...]

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Whole Wheat Linguine with Spinach Herb Pesto

March 20, 2013
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Pesto and creamy sauces are two of the husband’s favorite pasta toppings. I actually love pesto too – it’s one of my guilty pleasures. Normally pesto is loaded with tons of oil, cheese, and fat – which makes it a less healthy alternative to marinara sauce. And while you can sometimes substitute other greens (kale, [...]

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