Give Your Body A BREAK This Week

Posted on 05/29/2012 by WholesomeGal

Detox Smoothies & Juices

image from Vitamix.com

If you live in the U.S. you probably participated in some kind of cookout this weekend for Memorial Day and indulged in all the grub that follows….Grilled Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Chips, Potato Salad, etc…and also maybe one too many daiquiri, glasses of wine or beer…I know I did! So how about giving your body a break this week and take the stress off of your digestive track and substitute some meals with healthy smoothies, or juiced vegetables drinks instead. Give your body a DETOX this week by pumping it full of nutrients while releasing all those toxins!

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The French and Moroccan’s will Dance Tonight

Posted on 05/26/2011 by WholesomeGal

Gluten-Free Strawberry Clafoutis

I’m going over my friend’s house for dinner tonight, she’s making Moroccan Chicken. So I thought I would make us a dessert that’s of completely different origin: a traditional French baked dessert, Clafoutis. Talk about the other end of the spectrum! Clafoutis is a dessert baked in a buttered dish with dark cherries and a thick batter poured over it. But you can also use prunes, blackberries, plumes, or apples. I’m using strawberries since they are in season right now. Continue reading →

My Top 10 Things to Bake With

Posted on 05/05/2011 by WholesomeGal

Top 10

When I do treat myself to something sweet, I like make it myself. That way, I know exactly what’s in my cookies or muffins, and that all the ingredients I use are actually healthy ingredients! Continue reading →

Up Your Flavor Factor When Omitting The Salt

Posted on 04/28/2011 by WholesomeGal

Dill Crusted Salmon

My “diet” {I hate that word} is going great. I’m eating lots of protein, vegetables, small amounts of fruit, and only drinking water. I’m not paying attention to how much I eat, I’m just eating really good food and only when I’m hungry. However, one of the hardest parts is omitting the salt. Oh how I loooove my salt. I have 5 different kinds of specialty salts that I use on a regular basis right beside my stove as we speak. Each one with slightly different textures, grain sizes, and flavors. Fleur de Sel made in France as being my go-to favorite. But Table Salt is NOT one of them!! I would probably throw it at you if you offered it to me – just a forewarning! I think the stuff ruins any meal. Sometimes I even take a little with me in my purse when I’m going out to eat. Why spend all that money on a great meal for it to be ruined by Table Salt??

So since I’m watching what I eat until my sister’s wedding, I have to be creative in my cooking so I don’t miss my glorious salt. And flavor, flavor, flavor is key. Whether it be with spices, or herbs, or flavored olive oils, you have to up your flavor factor!

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