February 2018

Chocolate: Good for your soul, and your heart!

What better topic for Heart Health and Valentine’s Day month than to talk about the love affair between chocolate and your heart.   Observational and interventional studies have demonstrated that the flavonols in chocolate yield cardiometabolic benefits.   A recent study published in 2017 by Lee et al demonstrated the individual and combined benefits on …

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Roasted Strawberry Fruit Dip with Dark Chocolate

Think pink for Valentine’s Day Rich, creamy and healthy fruit dip with roasted strawberries and dark chocolate. Ingredients 12 ounces, weight Fresh Strawberries 2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar (or Honey) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 1 cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt 1 Tablespoon Dark Chocolate Shavings (I Used A Vegetable Peeler), Plus Extra For Garnish Variety Of Fruits For Dipping (bananas, Strawberries, …

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Easy protein noodle low-carb lasagna

Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage ¾ lb ground beef ½ yellow onion 2 garlic cloves minced 1½ lbs unsweetened marinara sauce 1 lb ricotta cheese 1 egg ½ teaspoon sea salt ¾ lb mozzarella cheese, sliced ¾ cup parmesan cheese ½ lb sliced deli chicken breast Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F (225°C). In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat …

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