I was thinking about how summer is so tempting! All the beautiful fruit, the long days, BBQs, picnics, family gatherings, margaritas, white wine, beer, hot dogs, apple pies…well, you get my drift. And with that I’m feeling a little pudgy. The long days of summer means endless fun for me. There are so many temptations.[…]
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The Temptation of Summer
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Uncategorized Jul 13, 2016
Chocolate Decadent Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
By Robin Nielsen Aging, Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Hormone Balance, Uncategorized Feb 05, 2013
 Adapted from The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook These cupcakes are so delicious and are really lovely for the most romantic day of the year. (They are gluten, soy, dairy, egg free). Ingredients 2 cups brown rice flour 1/2 cup arrowroot flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 egg 1/2 tsp[…]
Catalan-Style Radicchio and White Beans
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Mar 23, 2012
Ingredients 6 ounces (~1 cup) dried cannellini beans 1 clove garlic 1 sprig fresh thyme For the radicchio: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 head radicchio, stem and core removed, leaves cut or torn into 1 1/2 inch squares 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1[…]
Radicchio is a member of the chicory family along with endive, escarole and dandelion. Radicchio is usually eaten in salad, but try grilling it! Chopped grilled radicchio also makes an excellent ingredient to add to a risotto with winter squash, to white beans, or as a garnish for polenta. Ingredients 2 small firm heads of[…]
Stir-Fried Brussles Sprouts with Cashews
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Mar 22, 2012
Brussels sprouts are in-season and great for you!  Here are a few of the benefits: A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Anti-inflammatory food Cholesterol-lowering benefits Ingredients: 6 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch strips 6 ounces sprouted lentils, peas, adzuki, or other firm sprouts 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame or mustard oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 3[…]
