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Danielle Fatemi, MS, RD, LD
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Chill Out With This Healthy Sweet Treat

Chill Out With This Healthy Sweet Treat

Summer isn't over yet! Give these delicious kiwi popsicles a try, we guarantee you and your friends will love them! Kiwi fruit are small and sweet, but have some big health benefits. 1 kiwi is only about 40 calories with about 8 grams of fiber, which means they can help you feel full without all of the calories, and each fruit has about 85% of your daily vitamin C! These pops are super cute, and are really easy to make! Ingredients: 6 ripe kiwi fruit 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Healthy Food Swap: Black Bean Pasta

Healthy Food Swap: Black Bean Pasta

Today's featured healthy food swap is fun and I can't wait to spill the beans and tell you all about it! It's called Organic Black Bean Spaghetti shape made by Explore Asian Authentic Cuisine, and it's so yummy. I found it at Costco recently and decided to give it a try. Here's why we love it: - Only TWO ingredients: black beans and water - 100% USDA Certified Organic - Certified Gluten Free - Vegan & Vegetarian - Kosher Parve - Sodium Free - 25 whopping grams of protein per

Recipe: Patriotic Quinoa Salad

Recipe: Patriotic Quinoa Salad

Celebrate your holiday by making this delicious pot-luck dish that is sure to impress! Ingredients: Dressing 1 tablespoon lime zest (from about 1 large lime) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large juicy lime) 3 tablespoons honey or agave 1 tablespoon chopped peppermint Salad 2 cups cooked quinoa (start with about 3/4 cup dry quinoa) 2 cups blueberries 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced 1/2 cup red currants Directions: 1. Make the dressing. In a small bow, mix lime ze

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