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From Avacados to Wild rice.... Just remember everything in moderation. Recipes for the health minded to help for those going through thier changes.

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Spring Salad With a Really Cool Dressing!

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

I came up with this simple spring salad when my garden gave me a bunch of arugula coming up from last years seeds. Then at Trader Joe's was French green beans right from France. And fresh strawberries................. I added spring scallions... MORE»

Recipe #299013

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Golden Salmon on a Bed of Lentils

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This Heart Healthy recipe of roasted seasoned salmon is served bedded on Spicy Lentils (South Africa). Healthy and Good fats! Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a health-promoting fat, the omega-3 essential fatty acids.... MORE»

Recipe #262781

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Potato Pancakes

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

A delicious classic without all the fat. For Diabetes just kicked up a touch. MORE»

Recipe #229921

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Tofu and green peas

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Found at http://www.womens-menopause-health.com/perimenopause_symptoms.htm It can't hurt give it a try! MORE»

Recipe #71640

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Haricot Vert - French Green Beans With Garlic and Sliced Almonds

(34 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This side or I would eat this as a snack. It has a garlicy, crisp, squeaky bite to it! Tossed with almonds. Use tender, young, thin beans. MORE»

Recipe #107639

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Roasted Sweet Onions Julia Child

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

"... a very simple one [recipe] that I (Julia Child) use a great deal, which is just roasting a whole onion. It's such an easy way to do them and they're so delicious." I "Rita" tweaked by adding herbs and a compound butter... MORE»

Recipe #203460

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Sweet Onion & Apple Upside Down Cake

Posted by ~Rita~  

I was intrigued when I saw this recipe and found it really good! Be sure to use SWEET ONIONS for they are not overpowering like the storage onions. They become nice and chewy and very sweet when baked. Yes it's a heart-healthy cake making it a... MORE»

Recipe #203467

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Green Tea Spiced Kashmiri Kahwa

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Cloves, cinnamon and ginger - the 3 ingredients used is this recipe mixed with Kashmiri green tea and flavoured with cardamom is what helps you relieve headache. MORE»

Recipe #176553

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Younger Healthier You Smoothieeee

(6 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This recipe calls for Green Vibrance which is a powerhouse of good things for you body. Green Magma is an other product thats good. green foods contains enzymes, high concentrations of protein, antioxidants including carotenes, vitamin C and... MORE»

Recipe #163340

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Sauteed Arugula (Rocket)

(7 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Arrugula, Garden Rocket, Gargeer, Rocket, Rocket Salad, Roka, Roquette, Rucola, Rugula, Salad Rocket and Tira what ever you want to call it is a bitter, aromatic green with a peppery mustard flavor. Topping with cheese will cut the bitterness. MORE»

Recipe #159239

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Wilted Arugula , Mushroom, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Posted by ~Rita~  

This is low in fat with no additional dressing keeping the fat down even more. Arugula has a peppery taste that goes nicely with the creamy cheese and crunchy pears while the mushrooms give it a meaty feel.For added texture add some toasted nuts. MORE»

Recipe #159236

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Barbara's Addition to your Toothpaste or Mouthwash

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Found on line by Barbara, of Alma Del Sol. She has proven so very effective that she wants to get the word out. I haven't tried it yet but I'm on my way to buy the ingredients. I changed the calculations so it can be printed here on zaar. Barbara... MORE»

Recipe #75589

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Tex Mex Stuffed Potato Skins

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Save the meat of the potatoes for home fries. Be sure to leave an edge of potato with the skin. MORE»

Recipe #149836

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Black Bean and Millet Salad

(13 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Millet a wonderful grain,that most think of as bird food. Millet is highly nutritious, non-glutinous and like buckwheat and quinoa, is not an acid forming food so is soothing and easy to digest. In fact, it is considered to be one of the least... MORE»

Recipe #146049

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Millet Orange Raisin Muffins

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Adapted from Arrowhead Mills. A healthy muffin! MORE»

Recipe #146056

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Pea Shoots (Stir-Fried Pea Shoots -- Ching Chow Dau Miu)

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Pea shoots are the tips of the vines and the top set of leaves of the pea plant. I was introduced to these by my BIL a couple of years ago. I found no recipes for it here or on line. Which lead me to add my recipe. MORE»

Recipe #146661

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Rice, Lentils and Dried Cranberries Garnished With Pine Nuts

(6 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

A complete protein thats earthy, sweet and crunchy. MORE»

Recipe #146666

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Finjan Kirfee Healthy Spice Drink

(4 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

(Pronounced Fi-yan ki-fee) (short i sounds) An Arabic Drink. MORE»

Recipe #147054

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Shy Mi Yansoon - Anise Tea Recipe

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This recipe for Arabic Refreshing Tea is pronounced She me Yan-soon. The Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea - Red Tea it contains no caffeine. It's shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and... MORE»

Recipe #147058

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Wild Mushroom Savory Sauté

(6 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Top small rounds of melba for an appetizer. A savory side for any fine meal. Or toss into cooked pasta for a nice no meat meal. Toss into an omelet. Vegetarian's can use all oil in place of the butter. Vegan MORE»

Recipe #145922

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