Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey

• 2 large ripe pears
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
• (optional) yogurt or frozen yogurt

Here is what you need to do now to make these baked pears with walnuts and honey:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the pears in half and place on a baking sheet (I cut a sliver off the other end so they sat upright). Using a measuring spoon or melon baller, scoop out the seeds.




2. Sprinkle with cinnamon, top with walnuts and drizzle 1/2 teaspoon honey over each one.




3. Bake in the oven 30 minutes.




4. Remove, let cool and enjoy!

And if you are counting calories, here’s the nutritional information:

Calories: 110.5
Fat: 5 g
Carb: 17 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg

Source: SkinnyTaste

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2 cups gluten-free oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg white
1/4 cup goat milk yogurt
1/2 cup apple juice
4 tablespoons coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1/4 cup honey
2 large green organic apples, chopped
2 ripe bananas, mashed

Just follow these 7 steps to make these yummy Apple-Banana Muffins:

1. In a food processor, grind the oats into a flour-like consistency. Add the walnuts and grind.




2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground oats and walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and chia seeds.




3. In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and egg white. Mix in the yogurt and apple juice. In a small pot, mix the coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey over low heat until it becomes syrupy, and combine with egg mixture.




4. Add wet mixture to dry mixture, and slowly fold in apples and bananas.




5. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease your muffin tins, and fill until three-fourths full.




6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center of the muffin and comes out clean.




7. Allow the muffins to cool for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

Now watch the video to see how Matthew & Michele make this recipe:

Source: Lizzie Fuhr

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If you enjoy drinking a healthy cup of tea — or iced tea — it’s important to know the common mistakes to avoid. First of all, you need to know that there are six different kinds of teas: white tea, green tea, yellow tea, oolong tea, black tea, and pu-erh tea. Each type of tea requires a specific water temperature to bring out the full flavor. Here is a diagram prepared by Sian Butcher:

Kate Woollard, a tea expert at Whittard, explains why you never want to use boiling water to brew any of the basic teas:

You don’t want to burn the leaf.


For white tea, once you see the first bit of steam come out of the kettle, and the kettle begins to vibrate, then you should pour, … that’s roundabout 65–75°C. When it comes to the black teas, you end up getting used to your own kettle, but generally the moment it really starts to vibrate and bubble, then you can turn it off.

But if you are brewing an infusion tea made from a herb (like mint) or a fruit (like raspberry), then using boiling water is best:

You want to make sure you get the best amount of flavour out of an infusion. It’s almost like a jam. You’re rehydrating the fruit.

In addition to the temperature of the water, the quality of the water is also important! Read on …

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You’ll find that this is a perfect snack to include in a packed lunch … much healthier than the store-bought granola bars and snack bars that are stuffed with artificial flavors, colors, added sugars.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dried Turkish apricots
• ½ cup raw cashews
• ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• ⅓ cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup
• 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Here are the easy instructions to make these yummy energy bars:
 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line and 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or saran wrap, and set aside.
2. Pulse cashews in food processor until crumbly, place in a separate bowl.
3. Pulse apricots in food processor until finely chopped. Add all other ingredients to the apricot mixture and process until well combined.
4. Add the chopped cashews to the mixture and pulse until combined.
5. Firmly press the apricot mixture into the baking pan, using the flat surface of a measuring cup to create a flat even layer.
6. Place pan in the freezer for one hour, then remove and cut into 8 rectangle bars (or more or less, depending on desired size).
7. Place in an airtight container and store for up to one month in the fridge.
8. Enjoy!

Source: Christal

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These gluten-free crunch bars are made with puffed brown rice cereal to provide a lower calorie base than most store-bought bars. Then flax seeds, pine nuts, pecans and dried cranberries add healthy fats and antioxidants. You might want to replace the brown sugar with honey to add more flavor.


These are delicious snack bars that you can eat on the go … something healthy to grab when there’s no time for a normal breakfast in the morning.


This recipe calls for baking in the oven, so it takes a little more time to prepare than raw granola energy bars. It’s worth it, though, because these energy bars are really tasty:

RISE & SHINE ENERGY BARS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• ⅓ cup pine nuts
• ¼ cup flax seeds
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted earth balance or butter
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. g-free vanilla extract
• 2 cups g-free puffed brown rice cereal
• ½ cup dried cranberries

Go to the next page for the detailed instructions …

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Jackie’s Cherry-Lemon Sports Drink

Ingredients: 

• 2.5 ounces tart cherry juice
• 1 ounce lemon juice (this equals about 1/2 of a extra large lemon)
• 2.5 tablespoons of honey
• ~27 ounces of cold water
• ~1/6 -1/4 tsp. salt (1/6 would be just under 1/4 tsp. of salt)

This will make 32 ounces (4 normal servings).

To make this winning sports drink, just combine the tart cherry juice, lemon juice and honey in a 32 ounce bottle and fill to the top with water. Add salt. Shake until the honey is dissolved, then chill and serve.


Each serving contains approximately:

50 calories
0 grams of fat
0 grams protein
14 grams of carbohydrate
0 grams of fiber
112-145 mg sodium
39 mg potassium

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Source: Jackie Dikos, RDN, CSSD, CLT

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Continue on to the next page to see the “official” recipe and nutrition values …

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It’s good to know the best ways to include super-foods in your meal plans to maximize flavor and enjoyment, while reaping all of the health benefits. Here’s what everyone should know about 3 of the most popular super-foods, and the best ways to include these as ingredients in recipes:
– Cinnamon,
– Raw Honey, and
– Dark Chocolate.

Here’s what you should know about our first favorite super-food condiment: Cinnamon:

1. What can Cinnamon do for my Health?

Pregnant women should avoid consuming an excessive amount of cinnamon. For the rest of us, however, including cinnamon in our diet provides a long list of healthy benefits:
 
 
 

• • Lowers LDL cholesterol; lowers the risk of heart disease
  • Regulates blood sugar (slows the rate at which the stomach empties after meals, reducing the rise in blood sugar after eating)
  • Treats tough yeast infections

  

  • Improves digestion/colon health
  • Anti-clotting
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Reduces inflammation; treats severe arthritis when used regularly
  • Aids digestion
  • Treats common cold
  • Cures headaches
  • Scent helps memory and brain function
  • Source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

Here’s one of our most popular “cinnamon” recipes for you to enjoy: “ESPRESSO” MUFFINS with Delicious Cinnamon Chips

Continue on to the next page to learn about another popular super-food ingredient to include in your meal plans …

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Negatives of Honey:


1. Most honey produced today is void of vital nutrients.
– A study performed at Texas A&M University found that 77% brands of honey contain no pollen.
– The honey is heated and ultra-filtered, removing the protein, antioxidants, and vital nutrients that are found in real, raw honey.


2. Honey does contain sugar, in the form of fructose.

Benefits of Honey:
1. Raw, local honey is packed with health-boosting pollen.
2. Pollen, found in raw honey, can help boost the immune system.
3. Pollen, found in raw honey, can also fight allergies.
4. Raw, local honey can help heal wounds.
5. Raw, local honey can fight off bad bacteria.

Watch Dr. Axe’s video where he explains why and when honey, in moderation, should be included in your diet:

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This is one of the healthiest tea that you can make … in only 10 minutes … as a weight-loss aid, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory agent, a natural pain killer, and more. Bridget explains how to make it in this short video that you might want to share with family and friends, too. It’s a good replacement for coffee and black tea. Add some honey if you want. You should be able to find all of these ingredients at your local supermarket.

Watch on the next page …

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