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Simple Chopped Salad with Lemon

maryrossfowler — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:53:43 +0000

Last week I made a spicy Indian dish and really needed a light side salad to balance the warmth and heaviness of my vegetable korma. Inspired by the salads I often see on Indian buffets, I decided to create this simple chopped salad, filled with fresh, crispy vegetables and dressed with a squeeze of lemon...

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Zucchini Pasta with Basil Avocado Pesto

maryrossfowler — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:58:44 +0000

If you’ve never used a spiralizer to make zucchini pasta, you are truly missing out! I finally caved and bought a legitimate one that has a crank, and I love it! I’m growing zucchini and cucumbers in my garden, so I figured I should start spiralizing! As far as kitchen appliances go, spiralizers are fairly...

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PSA: Carrot Dogs Are Delicious

maryrossfowler — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:19:52 +0000

I used to joke with my husband that I was going make him carrot dogs, as if putting a carrot in a bun would be the saddest and most pitiful meat substitution in the vegan world. It was not until I received the latest PlantPure Nation newsletter, which praised the carrot dog, did I realize...

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Losing Weight and Gaining Health

maryrossfowler — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:09:51 +0000

Losing Weight and Gaining Health With over two thirds of the American population overweight or obese, it’s no wonder that weight loss is a hot topic. Sometimes I do a search for “weight loss” on Pinterest just to marvel at all of the ridiculous solutions and “health” claims. “Drink this lemon-cayenne drink every day to...

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Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup

maryrossfowler — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:25:45 +0000

Last week I decided to change up my usual soup routine and come up with a nutrient-packed, low-calorie soup recipe that I can make over and over again and love every time. Well . . . mission accomplished! This Tuscan bean and kale soup is a delicious combination of cannellini beans, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots,...

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Snacking: Should You, or Shouldn’t You?

maryrossfowler — Thu, 07 May 2015 14:38:41 +0000

With summer just around the corner, many people are coming out of winter hibernation and dreading the season of the swimsuit. In preparation, they are hitting the gyms, dusting off the P90X DVD’s, and returning to their New Year’s resolution diet plans (remember those?). Being in the swimsuit-phobic camp myself, I decided to look more...

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Quick & Easy Beans and Greens

maryrossfowler — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:51:54 +0000

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for those of you who are super busy but still want to eat right and/or lose weight (in other words, this recipe is for just about everyone). Even though this recipe contains more than beans and greens, as long as you have those two ingredients, the rest can be...

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10 Nutritious Meals to Keep in Your Freezer

maryrossfowler — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:50:33 +0000

As often as I recommend doubling a recipe and putting one half in the freezer for later, I must admit that I have yet to actually follow my own advice. The freezer space in our kitchen fridge is extremely limited, so over the weekend we bought an extra freezer to keep in the garage. Now...

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How to Pack A Lunch For Work

maryrossfowler — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:50:37 +0000

I’ve talked with many people who want to eat better but don’t know what to do about lunch during the week. They say they have 30 minutes for lunch, and the only options that are convenient are fast food meals or frozen dinners they can pop in the microwave at work. When I ask whether...

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10 Truths About Weight Loss

maryrossfowler — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:28:14 +0000

Just as the holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry, the post-holiday period is a time in which most people tend to loosen their belts, look in the mirror, and be sad. In an effort to lose the extra holiday weight, we make a New Years resolution to start exercising regularly and...

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