Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. They probably get jet-lagged, just like people. ~Elizabeth Berry Here are some quick benefits of eating locally: Fruits and vegetables are fresher. They haven’t been picked early, then transported for days or weeks, then sprayed and eventually make their way to the store. Locally, they’re picked […]
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Avocado info
Some quick info on avocados: Avocados are the only fruit high in monounsaturated fat-which is excellent for cardiovascular health. An average avocado contains approximately 30 grams of healthy fat. The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in avocados can help you keep from craving carbs because they help stabilize fluctuating blood sugar levels. There are approximately 55 […]
FRESCHETTA® Simply…Inspired™ Review
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FRESCHETTA® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I was contacted and provided product by FRESCHETTA® Simply…Inspired™ for this review. All opinions here are totally mine. I received a coupon for a free FRESCHETTA® Simply…Inspired™ pizza, so off my daughter and I went to […]
Vegetable Quinoa Salad
After a conversation on Lisa Johnson’s Facebook page, I decided that I’d post this quinoa recipe. For those who don’t know what quinoa is a seed, though many consider it to be a whole grain, but is prepared like rice or barley. Quinoa is excellent for protein, B12, has low carbs that also release into […]
