Now that we are well into the Daniel Plan book club, if you are reading along you should be growing more aware of the environment around you and any unhealthy triggers that exist in it. Food exists just about everywhere and can sabotage our efforts toward improving our health. Stop and think about the places…
Every month is Nutrition Month, right? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes. Chicken and Quinoa Mexican Bowl Berry Smoothie Cheeseburger Pie Crispy Edamame & Chickpeas Zucchini Spaghetti
Are you taking part in the Daniel Plan? If you are reading the book, you are learning that you don’t have to restrict yourself of your favorite foods during the program. Enjoy pizza guilt-free with this Daniel Plan-friendly recipe. BBQ Chicken Pizza Makes one 12-inch pizza 1 whole-wheat pizza crust ¾ pound organic chicken breasts…
Dip away guilt-free with this high-protein, low in saturated fat crab dip. Avoid the pitfalls of high-fat cheeses and sour cream-filled dishes. Take the health factor to the next level by serving with whole-wheat or brown rice crackers and celery. Creamy Crab Dip Serves 8 8 ounces Greek yogurt cream cheese ¼ cup…
Healthy eating means more than watching fat or calories. It also means knowing where your food comes from and how it was grown. Consumers are increasingly looking for local food options. A survey from Statista found that around 82 million people purchase locally grown food, and over one-fifth of U.S. consumers claim to eat local…
Salad dressing can sabotage your healthy meal without you even knowing it, as most contain high-fructose corn syrup and other unhealthy ingredients. Dressing is quick and easy to make from scratch — and you’ll be surprised by how much better it tastes than the bottled stuff! Quickly mix together this ranch dressing recipe to keep…
As the cold weather moves in, so do our cravings for warm, delicious, home-style meals. Prepare yourself for these winter cravings by planning hearty casserole dishes, crockpot meals and homemade soups. Look for healthy twists on old favorites. Here is a modified version of that store-bought handy hamburger mix. Whole-wheat noodles, lean beef, reduced-fat cheese…
Your favorite holiday indulgences can be healthy, too! (Even cheese balls!) Save you and your guests the stress of choosing between healthy and tasty, and serve up an appetizer that’s both! Sweet and Creamy Ranch Cheese Ball Serves 16 3 8-ounce packages Greek yogurt cream cheese, softened 1 package organic ranch dressing mix 2 cups…
A healthy twist on your traditional holiday side dish, this sweet and savory side dish is sure to be a family favorite year after year! With 150 percent of your daily vitamin A needs and 30 percent of your daily fiber, you can take pride in nourishing your guests as you celebrate this holiday season….
Can you believe the holiday season is just around the corner? During this time of celebration we are always searching for healthier holiday alternatives. This throw-together recipe is a crowd-pleasing substitute for your traditional cold pasta salad. Not only is this high-fiber dish packed with flavor, it makes for a beautiful addition to your holiday…
“In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” brings the flavors and colors of Caribbean cuisine to your plate with this popular and healthy Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Makes 4 servings Ingredients Four 4-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup olive oil 1½ tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons honey…
Cocoa beans are among the highest scoring foods when it comes to antioxidant activity. What does that mean? It means that we should all be eating dark chocolate — especially today, National Chocolate Day! A food’s antioxidant activity is a measure of its ability to fight free radicals. Dark chocolate is nutritious on many different…