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March 8, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Step it up a Notch – Carrot Cake Muffins

Muffins make a great grab and go breakfast, or a nice treat when you want something on the healthier side. This week, I had some yogurt that was soon to expire, so I decided to make some muffins. I wanted to lean towards high beta-carotene foods, hence, the carrots and sweet potato. I am really […]

February 27, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Sun Dried Tomato Basil Kale Chips

Kale chips is a great way to increase your snacking pleasure using plant-based foods. They are not deep fried, but still have a wonderful flavor like a chip, and the texture and calories are much lighter. These kale chips are a perfect light snack if you get hungry before you make dinner. Enjoy this guilt […]

February 12, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Quick & Easy Plant-based Chili

My purpose is to share high quality nourishment for the health of your body, so you might notice that I often refer to plant-based foods. When I gradually converted to healthier eating, my success level improved when: I prepared a grocery list, so I had somewhat of a plan as to what to buy. A […]

January 30, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Step it up a Notch – Cranberry Orange Muffins

Are you looking for ways to increase your fruit, vegetable, or fiber consumption? It is not as hard as you might think. Step it up a notch by adding one, two, or three extra fruits and vegetables to your recipes to increase the nourishment value. This increase of plant foods gives your body more tools […]

January 14, 2015
Julie Yuccas

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Very Easy Parmesan Kale Chips

  Having a different perspective on how I view food compared to my obsessive dieting days is so refreshing. In the past, I looked at food as bad and felt shame when I ate. I couldn’t see past all the dieting Don’t Eat…! rules and regulations to actually see food from a healthy perspective—as nourishment […]