Warning: The Cadbury Crème Egg is UNHEALTHY.
But wait a minute, you probably already knew that. Yet, every year, when this Easter novelty treat comes around, over 200 million are purchased in the UK alone. They are now even sold in many different forms, such as a “Twisted” candy bar, an ice cream cone or even a Cadbury Crème Egg McFlurry at McDonald’s. READ MORE
Men and women alike are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their love and sexual life. This is nothing new in our day, and traditional cultures have used various methods, including herbal medicine, in their quest for the right aphrodisiac. One of these herbs that were traditionally used in Africa is the now heavily debated supplement Yohimbe, originally from the West African Yohimbe tree bark and used during fertility celebrations. Yohimbe is known for increasing sexual desire, reversing erectile dysfunction, and even aiding in weight loss, but does not always work on everyone and can have drastic side effects- which can be quite the turn-off indeed. READ MORE
Everyone loves carrot cake but it is so much more fun in cupcake form! These Carrot Cake Cupcakes have the traditional carrot cake flavors; the grated carrots add fiber and make the cupcakes super moist. The coconut cream cheese icing is dairy free, but you would never know! The sprinkles don’t contain any dye or chemicals, can you guess what they are? Keep reading to discover my super secret ingredients. READ MORE
A vegan diet is a dietary choice where the individual chooses to abstain from eating any food that is directly, or indirectly comprised of any animal product. This means abstaining from meat, poultry, fish and dairy, as well as smaller ingredients that are derived from animals (such as cochineal – a dye used in some foods that is from dried insects), as well as by-products of animals (such as some vitamin D3 which is produced by irradiating lanolin – a substance secreted by sheep). Vegans will also not wear clothing or shoes that contain animal products, such as leather and wool.
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Until a few years ago, many of us only knew Chia seeds from the Chia Pet; but today chia seeds are resurfacing as a nutritional Superfood – Salvia hispanica. However, The Southwest American Indian ate this desert plant for sustenance during endurance contests to reduce appetite and increase energy. In addition, Latin Americans use them to treat constipation. READ MORE
This recipe works for almost any vegetable and results in a smooth, creamy soup that is colorful and freezable. Store in single serving sizes and have warm, nourishing soup any time your heart desires. Garnish finished soup with swirled yogurt, chopped parsley, fresh herbs, heated croutons… Enjoy! READ MORE
So, Nutella admitted that their spread was not as “healthy” as they advertised. There is a big difference between a sugar/oil with a bit of cocoa and a few nuts and a food that you want to feed your kids. Each ingredient matters and the better quality it is, the more “healthy”. Don’t confuse this term with being “not tasty”. They all have different roles to play. READ MORE
Every kitchen needs a standard soup that can be served warm or cold (depending upon the weather), comes together without a lot of fuss and tastes great. This one is loaded with the cancer fighting cartenoids found in red vegetables. Flavorful fennel shares its own anticancer, anti-inflammatory favors. Each large bowl is perfect as an appetizer or light lunch. READ MORE
When I was first dating my husband, I was full-on vegetarian so we ate a lot of tofu. One of the very few disasters he will tease me with is my attempt at jerk tofu. Don’t get me wrong, the seasonings where fabulous but the texture and fat-free nature of tofu turned out like the tastiest eraser you can imagine. This recipe takes the best of a multi-spice rub and pairs it with juicy chicken thighs for a brag worthy, easy meal. This version is quite mild but you can spice it up with cayenne pepper to your heart’s desire. READ MORE
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