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Food & Nutrition

Food and nutrition are the way that we get fuel, providing energy for our bodies. We need to replace nutrients in our bodies with a new supply every day. Water is an important component of nutrition. Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are all required. Maintaining key vitamins and minerals are also important to maintaining good health. For pregnant women and adults over 50, vitamins such as vitamin D and minerals such as calcium and iron are important to consider when choosing foods to eat, as well as possible dietary supplements.... Read More | Share it now!

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

This recipe for a mixed berry smoothie is a refreshing and healthy combination of fruit and yogurt that’s kid-approved and super easy to make! Smoothies are a great choice for breakfast or as a  mid-day snack.... Read More | Share it now!

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Green Spinach Pancakes

These wonderfully vibrant green pancakes get their colour from a healthy dose of spinach – there’s no food colouring in sight. They’re perfect for a savoury brunch and great for baby led weaning and toddlers. Can be vegan or vegetarian.... Read More | Share it now!

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Spirulina

Spirulina Is Extremely High in Many Nutrients

Spirulina is an organism that grows in both fresh and salt water. It is a type of cyanobacteria, which is a family of single-celled microbes that are often referred to as blue-green algae. Just like plants, cyanobacteria can produce energy from sunlight via a process called photosynthesis. Spirulina was consumed by the ancient Aztecs but became popular again when NASA proposed that it could be grown in space for use by astronauts.... Read More | Share it now!

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Cranberry and its healthy benefits!

Cranberry ? is a small, hard, round, red fruit with a flavor that may be described as both bitter and sour. It is a popular super food that can be consumed in form of sauce or a juice. Cranberry is considered a super food due to its high nutrients and antioxidant content.
They’re also high in anthocyanins. These are the compounds that gives cranberry their dark color and they have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. They also
– Protect against liver disease.
– Improve eyesight ? .
– Improve cardiovascular health.
– Lowers blood pressure.... Read More | Share it now!

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Biotin Benefits

Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is one of the B complex vitamins that helps the body convert food into energy.
The word “Biotin” comes from the ancient Greek words “Biotos” which means Life or sustenance. B vitamins and specifically biotin, help keep your skin, hair, eyes, liver and nervous system healthy.
Biotin is also a crucial nutrient during pregnancy, as it’s important for embryonic growth.... Read More | Share it now!

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Cherry Chocolate Pancake

Ingredients

2 Cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1/2 Cup buttermilk
1 cup milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
20 (apprx.) cherries, defrosted and halved (or you can use fresh)
4-6 ounces milk chocolate, crumbled or just buy chocolate chips. You could use dark chocolate.

Whipped Cream

1 Cup whipping cream
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1) Whip the whipping cream ingredients to make a fresh whip cream. Refrigerate upon completion.... Read More | Share it now!

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Great Smoothies Recipes For a Lovely Weekend!

Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 can coconut milk
1 banana
2/3 c. frozen pineapple
1/3 c. Frozen Mango
1 scoop Protein powder
Pineapple wedge, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine coconut milk, banana, pineapple, mango and protein powder in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and serve.

Super-fruit Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 c. frozen cherries
1 kiwi, peeled and chopped (reserve 2 slices for garnish)
1 c. almond milk
1 tbsp. chia seeds
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with kiwi.

Easy Banana Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
2 small bananas (or 1 large)
1 c. ice
3/4 c. unsweetened almond milk
1/4 c. plain yogurt
1 tbsp. flaxseed
2 tsp. honey
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Sunshine Daydream Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 c. frozen strawberries
1/2 c. frozen peaches
1 c. plain yogurt
1/2 c. coconut water
1 fresh strawberry, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish each with half a strawberry.

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Thai Fried Rice

Fried remains the best thing to do with leftover rice. The slightly dried out rice will absorbed more of the flavors and crisp up slightly as is cooks. Something fresh rice could never do. Rather than soy sauce like a traditional Chinese fried rice would use, Thai fried rice uses fish sauce. A sauce called, prik nam pla, which is fish sauce and Thai red chilis, is used in the dish and served along with it as an additional garnish. Mix the sauce together before prepping the rest of your ingredients to give it time to develop flavor.... Read More | Share it now!

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