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This recipe for albacore tuna rice paper spring rolls rivals the ones my husband and I get at our favorite Thai restaurant. I love Asian inspired recipes. They are clean and full of healthy ingredients and so flavorful. They are light, crunchy and go perfectly with the sweet and spicy home made dipping sauce. These …

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Are you thinking of getting healthy in the New Year? Practice these 5 tips. New Year, New Thoughts….time to take stock, think back on last year, and make plans for the coming year. For many of us, that means focusing on getting healthy or losing weight, in the New Year.  Is that one of your …

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For the last few years, my thinking has shifted from one that involves thoughts of deprivation to one that focuses on the words “moderation and smart choices.” Each January, I take stock of the past year and focus on how I would like my coming year to be. For me, this often means a reset …

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This recipe for taco chicken 15 bean soup is so hearty and delicious. It makes a filling lunch or a first course before dinner. Don’t you just love it when the temperatures start to fall and you know that all the holidays are around the corner? I do, and I also love fall for the …

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Diet accountability is a hard thing for me. I tend to rely on the scales to tell me how I am doing, but those darn things can be part of a love-hate relationship with me. So, I have come up with an idea to showcase how the week has gone with a Wednesday accountability post, …

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Trying to get some exercise in every day can be a challenge when  you have healthy issues. So today’s question is “should you still walk when it hurts?”  The answer is a qualified yes! It is sort of a catch 22.  Walking is good for your knees and hips.  But knees and hips with arthritis …

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Follow these easy walking tips and you will be getting the exercise you need and enjoying it to boot. When your hips and knees hurt, it’s hard to get motivated by the thought of any exercise. Even walking can be dreaded more than anticipated with pleasure if your joints hurt. But there are many things …

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This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is the best of both worlds. It has the combination I like, but in moderation and it makes a great breakfast option too. You don’t have to have been reading my blog for long to know that I believe that chocolate and peanut butter are food group options.  I love …

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Treat your family to this garlic lovers roast beef. It’s easy to prepare and very flavorful. If you love garlic as much as my family does, this recipe for garlic lover’s roast beef will delight you. Almost every bit if the roast has a bit of garlic in it! The seasoned crust of the roast …

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I am always looking for new and interesting ideas for an easy breakfast to start your day.  These Gluten Free Egg cups are simple to make, taste great and can be customized for your favorite tastes. Start Your Day with these Gluten Free Egg Cups. The Gluten free egg cups are so easy to make.  …

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 This Roasted Carrot salad is super easy to make and so delicious.  Your family will ask for this recipe as a side dish again and again. I love roasting almost all vegetables. It seems to bring out the natural sweetness in them.  If your kids don’t like veggies, try roasting them.  You may be surprised to …

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This toasted sesame chicken recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce with a hint of spice.   The spice in the dish comes from the sriracha, a combination of red chili, garlic, vinegar and salt.  You can get this sauce at Asian markets or online from my affiliate Amazon.com.  (affiliate link.)  The sugar, vinegar and tomato …

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It’s almost time for camping season.  I thought it would be fun to start the season off with a great recipe for Caribbean grilled snapper with pineapple. This fish recipe is very easy to do, which makes it perfect for a camping trip.  All you have to do is combine the spices and add some …

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