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With today being national artichoke hearts day, why not roast some up wi th lunch or dinner! These babies are SO good. We roasted canned artichoke hearts in connection with another recipe and was so pleased with the way they came out even without the topping. We found that roasting them enhanced the taste and texture - made them more tender on the inside. One of these "throw it in the oven and ignore while you are fixing other parts of dinner" recipes! INGREDIENTS: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts 4 garlic cloves, quartered 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) 1 tablespoon butter (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375°F. Drain artichokes in colander and rinse a bit to remove brine. Mix gently with garlic and olive oil in a bowl. Pour artichoke mixture in a metal roasting pan and roast for about one hour, tossing a few times if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add lemon juice and b

Chocolate Covered Potato Chip Recipe Ridged potato chips are dipped into tempered milk chocolate for an elegant treat that everyone will enjoy. This recipe also  works for pretzels, popcorn and any kind of nut. Ingredients 1 pound high quality milk chocolate, chopped 8 cups ridged potato chips Directions Place about 3/4 of the chocolate into a heat safe bowl, and place over the top of a pan of simmering water. If you have a double boiler, use that. Heat, stirring occasionally until the chocolate has melted, then continue to heat the chocolate to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), stirring occasionally. You may use a meat thermometer if your candy thermometer does not go that low. As soon as the melted chocolate reaches temperature, remove it from the heat, and stir in the remaining chopped chocolate until melted. Continue stirring until the chocolate has cooled to 90 degrees F (32 degrees C). Touching a dab of chocolate to your lip will feel cool. Use tongs to dip potato

This easy to make snack is a great way to include your kids in the kitchen. St Patrick’s Day Cookie Snacks 1 package Cookies (we used Oreos) 2 cups white chocolate wafers Green Food Colouring Green/white sprinkles Place the chocolate into a heat safe bowl, and place over the top of a pan of simmering water. If you have a double boiler, use that. Heat, stirring occasionally until the chocolate has melted, then continue to heat the chocolate to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), stirring occasionally. You may use a meat thermometer if your candy thermometer does not go that low. Once melted add a couple drops of food colouring, stir well to combine. Keep adding green drops until you reach your desired level of green, mixing well each time you add drops. Take your cookies and dip half into the melted chocolate. Then holding the cookie over a bowl or plate drop some sprinkles on top. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Continue until you have used all the cookies. Place c

There's no question that eating three to five servings of fruits and vegetables daily will improve your health. But more and more experts are saying healthy eat ing is not only about how many servings you eat. It's about the variety you pick, too. Eat a diet of solely white foods, and you'll miss key nutrients your body needs—even if your palette includes cauliflower, onions, and mushrooms. Adding a multivitamin doesn't cut it either. "People will say, 'I'm taking a multivitamin, so I don't really need to eat these,' " says Karin Hosenfeld, RD, LD, a dietitian in private practice in Dallas, but she says scientists don't know whether whole foods may offer undiscovered benefits that vitamins don't. "We do know for sure that if you don't eat your fruits and vegetables, you're not getting your fiber, and that's [helping keep] your blood sugar down." Every one of your meals doesn't have to be multicolored

With Saint Patrick's Day just days away, We thought we would share a traditional recipe. It can be a side or a main.  Colcannon Potatoes Potatoes were introdu ced to to Europe by 16th century explorers. .This is an Irish dish of boiled potatoes and cabbage or kale mashed together and flavoured with onion, shallots, or leeks and cream or butter. The word 'colcannon' is from the Gaelic cal ceannann' which literally means white-headed cabbage. Starchy potatoes are best for light and fluffy mash. Serves 8 as a side 4 as a main 4 russet potatoes (about 2 pounds/900g), peeled and cut into large chunks 1-2 tablespoons/15-30ml/g Salt 6 tablespoons/86 grams 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 2 pounds/1kg chopped kale, cabbage, chard, or other leafy green 3 green onions (including the green onion greens)/1 leek or 1 medium onion , minced (about 1/2 cup/118ml) 1 cup/250ml milk or cream 1-2 tablespoons/15-30ml/g Salt Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold

Almond milk is a beverage commonly used as a milk substitute. Almond milk has been used as a milk substitute since the Middle Ages,  when people preferred it over fresh cow's milk because of its long shelf life. However, it may not be right for everyone. Here are some of the pros and cons of almond milk. 1) Almond Milk is High in Antioxidants Almond milk is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E, so it can help prevent cancer and slow the signs of aging. The flavonoids in almond milk also help to reduce the number of free radicals in the body, protecting you from a number of degenerative diseases that occur, such as osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. 2) Almond Milk is Heart Healthy Unlike cow's milk, almond milk contains no cholesterol and no saturated fats, so it won't damage your cardiovascular system. Almond milk is also high in omega-3 fatty acids to help lower your levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and protect your heart. You'll also enjoy t

Almonds : A study shows that people who eat one serving of almonds per day eliminate more pounds than those who consum ed heavy carbs. Oats : It’s high in fiber, so it helps keep the feeling of satiety throughout the day. Just half a cup of oatmeal has 4.6 grams of resistant starch healthy carbohydrate that stimulates metabolism and burns fat. Chickpeas : 1/2 cup has 2 grams of resistant starch. It is also a great source of fiber, protein and healthy fats Blueberries : Famous for its anti-aging effects, a cup of blueberries has only 80 calories. The fruit also help keep the body satiated for a longer time with an intake of 4 g of fiber. Broccoli : Cooked or raw, this vegetable is known to prevent cancer. A serving of broccoli has only 30 calories and even help combats excess weight Brown Rice : A half-cup portion contains 1.7 g of resistant starch, carbohydrate that stimulates healthy metabolism to burn fat. Moreover, it has low density and provides enough energy,

We have had several requests for quick and easy vegan/vegetarian meals. Here is great dinner idea with just a few ingredients. We prefer to make our own pizza  dough but many do not - so here you go. Feel free to add or change any of the ingredients to fit what you and your family like and enjoy. Grilled Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe Ingredients 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough Cooking spray 1 garlic clove, halved 1 large heirloom tomato, seeded and chopped (about 10 ounces) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled herbed goat cheese Preparation 1. Prepare grill to medium heat. 2. Unroll dough onto a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat dough into a 12 x 9-inch rectangle. Lightly coat dough with cooking spray. 3. Place dough on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 minute or until lightly browned. Turn crust over. Rub with garlic; sprinkle with tomato and cheeses. Close gri

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Dr. Ernest T. Krebs, Jr. is the biochemist and researcher who first isolated Laetrile (vitamin B-17) in apricot seeds and also discovered B-15 (pang amic acid, a vitamin which has been proven to be an important adjunctive therapy in the treatment of illnesses related to circulation). After years of study and testing he was convinced of the therapeutic value of Laetrile. To prove that it was not toxic to humans he injected it into his own arm. As he predicted, there were no harmful or distressing side effects. The Laetrile had no harmful effect on normal cells but was deadly to cancer cells. Many people take Laetrile / B17 in its natural state: bitter almonds or apricot seeds. And many of these people end up in the emergency wards nearly poisoned to death. This is because they are not following the directions, or taking the seeds without any supervision. The apricot seeds contain cyanide. Although Laetrile / B17 is less toxic than sugar and 21 times less toxic than aspirin,

Zucchini, also called courgette in some parts of the world, is believed to have been first cultivated up to 10,000 years ago! Originally grown in parts of South America, at the time it was primarily grown for its beneficial seeds since the wild variety didn’t have much flesh and tasted very bitter. In fact, the ancient zucchini vegetable didn’t even have much resemblance to the kind that we see available in most supermarkets today. A favorite among low-carb dieters and anyone who wants to  lose weight fast , zucchini has a very low score on the  glycemic index . Due to its high water percentage, zucchini is low in calories, carbs and sugars, but high in essential nutrients like potassium,  manganese , and antioxidants like vitamin C and  vitamin A . To add more filling volume to your meals with little extra calories, you can use zucchini in a variety of different cuisines and recipes: a healthy raw snack, dip, side dish or even vegetarian entrée. Zucchini Nutrition Facts Ev