Jun 28 2008
We’ve heard the statistics: dairy products can help you manage your weight, keep your blood pressure and cholesterol in check, and keep your bones strong. And, since it’s National Dairy Month, this is the month to get on the dairy bandwagon!
On 3-A-Day Dairy I found a great article with links to healthy recipes, kid’s activities, [...]
Jun 27 2008
July 4th is just a little over a week away. Make your Independence Day burgers a little better with these great burger tips from EatingWell.com. Click the Eating Well link to find 6 burger recipes to go with these 6 great burger tips!
1. Add flavor and moisture to lean burgers by incorporating other ingredients. Smoked [...]
Jun 26 2008
Honey is one of God’s naturally healing (and great tasting) foods. I had heard of a few “medically-related” uses for honey, but here I’ve included some more that I found on www.health.com:
Allergies – Eating a teaspoon of LOCAL honey every day has been shown to help with seasonal allergies.
Mender – Rub honey on minor scrapes, cuts, and [...]
Jun 25 2008
I made this delicious lemonade-style beverage for our church’s potluck this past week. It’s a delicious cross between a punch and a lemonade. You can always change the color and flavor by substituting different flavors of kool-aids. It also tastes great served up with Sprite Zero!
1 cup Splenda
1 packet unsweetened lemonade mix
1 packet unsweetened berry [...]
Jun 21 2008
Iced Coffee Becomes Frappuccino
Last week’s recipe for Iced Coffee with Milk offered me a delicious afternoon treat on Tuesday, but Wednesday I decided to do something a little different – and I thought it was even better!
I took the leftover coffee ice cubes from Tuesday’s treat that were in the freezer, put them in blender, and drizzled them [...]