Key Lime pie is a favorite dessert in the south. Unfortunately, these traditional recipes are also loaded with sugar, gluten, and dairy, so are not suitable for the health-conscious consumer. I made this version for a Winter holiday party, and it was a big hit both...
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Decadently Delicious Low-Glycemic Chocolate Filled Coconut Nougats
This is a new variation of my Belly Fat Busting Peppermint Patties but this time I made it without mint. It resembles more of a mounds bar unlike the other patties.
They are low-glycemic, raw, and quick and easy to make, as well as bursting with flavor and blood-sugar-balancing nutrients.
Practitioner Corner: Nutritious and Heart Healthy Pumpkin Seeds
With the fall season and Halloween upon us, pumpkins have popped up at the grocery store and farmers markets. Pumpkins can be one of those food choices to help you attune with the the seasonal interchanges. These types of foods represent the center - mildly sweet,...
Low-Glycemic and Gluten-Free Chocolate Baklava Recipe
I shared a picture on Facebook last week of a dessert I made for my 30th wedding anniversary celebration. It got a LOT of likes and comments, as well as requests for the recipe, so I thought it best to post it here. It's actually a variation of a very easy recipe I...
Recipe: Superfood Energy Bars
This week's recipe is a recipe from Aunt Sue's Recipe Collection inside Dr. Ritamarie's book, Unstoppable Health. Superfood Energy Bars Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dates OR 1/4 cup Chia Gel sweetened with low-glycemic sweetener of choice, i.e. stevia, luo...
Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Here's a quick and easy Valentine's recipe you can whip up and give to a loved one in just minutes. Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon luo han powder or a dropperful of liquid stevia, or...
Recipe: Love My Heart
Love My Heart Dip I’ve said it many times, greens are essential foods. And, this recipe has both watercress and arugula. Here’s a post-Super Bowl dip you can make all year long. It's a delicious blend of foods and herbs that nourish and protect your heart. You can...
Recipe: Cacao Protein Truffles
Here is another fun and healthy recipe you can use during this Valentine's Day season. This recipe was created by one of our Insulin Resistance Solutions Practitioner Training graduates, Andreea Fegan, of Little Bites of Joy. Andreea has a new recipe book that this...
Recipe: Pomegranate Candy
Valentine's day is coming up in a couple of weeks and most people indulge in sugary candies or give them as gifts to their loved ones. What if you could quickly make heart-shaped candies that are also good and healthy for you? Pomegranate Candy Ingredients: 1 cup...
Recipe: Superfood Brownies
This week's recipe is very yummy. It's from my "Desserts - Making It Rich Without Oil" e-book, and everyone loves it when I bring it to parties. I am also including instructions on how to make it low-glycemic in case your blood sugar is sensitive to dates. Superfood...