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Go Green.. and Blue ! Zucchini & Blueberry Muffins

While looking for a fun addition to my take to work meals.. I came across a great recipe.. for a snack, lunch addition or even breakfast… Oh.. and did I mention.. its Gluten Free, dairy free, nut and...

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Splish , Splash…. stay healthy to take a bath !

If you follow my blog. .. or fb page, then you know I had a Sesamoidectomy just two days ago.. Yeah , yeah.. I know .. so what?   NO big deal .. Its a minor surgery , as surgeries go,  and more than...

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SUPER BOWL of yumm..

Move over hot wings…. Cauliflower and Broccoli HOT Poppers just made a touchdown !! Looking for a great new Vegetarian/Vegan  Super Bowl Finger Lick’n Good Snack? In as little as 15 minutes (5 for...

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Free to be Gluten Free.. Yummies

So lately I’ve noticed more of a sensitivity to gluten ( bloating ).. so I try to stay clear when I can.. and it makes me feel much better..   But Im always looking for a little something that is bread...

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Sesamoidectomy Surgery.. My Journey (updated)

If you were following this post  before.. I have NOW consolidated my  experience in ONE post.. ( suggested by a reader).. so if you are just looking for the latest info.. scroll down to the bottom.. if...

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Water water…. every where?

Ask the Happy Health Counselor ! I woke up to a great question in my mail box this morning .. thought Id share.. Q:  What is water weight.. really? A:  Well, in simple terms.. it is water that is being...

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Clouds in my coffee? Nope, its just coconut oil !

Coconut Cream Coffee..  too good to be … GOOD for you? Think again.. ? So many are under the impression that coffee is bad for your health.. ?? Im not one of them.. YES.. I drink coffee.. a good...

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Spicy slaw… its GOOOOOD

Cucumber,  Carrot and Sweet Onion Slaw… Delish and Easy.. yup… and healthy too ! WHAT you need: 4 large cucumbers – skin off/sliced thin  or spiralize (use a spirooli) 1 medium sweet onion – slice thin...

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No devil… eggs.

A client was asking me for lite  party  food snack ideas.. and this is just one of the recipes that  I came up with. A quick (seriously) , easy and delish treat to  serve as a nice replacement for...

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Grilling… romaine !

One  of my favorite ways to serve a salad in summer is with Grilled Romaine ..   I use it just as is plain and grilled or as a base to a bigger salad topped with seafood salad, or cheeses and or other...

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Chocolate Chip Cookies.. oh.. btw.. they are Gluten Free

No one will be the wiser with these yummo GF cookies…. they will just feel better after eating them…. NO big tummy bloat. But just cause they are GF.. does not mean you can eat the whole batch.. ENJOY....

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Stir Fry Quinoa with Shrimp and Pineapple.. DELISH !

Inspired by a dish  we had while traveling in PR.. which was Fried Rice, Plantains, Shrimp and Scallops.. I made my own version.. Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa prepared 6 large shrimp de-vein and take off...

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As I began to Love myself….

Each morning  when I wake up,  I read  an affirmation that speaks to me…  today’s affirmation was about loving myself.. .. and today’s affirmation came to me in form of  a poem.  A poem so good I had...

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Who put Peanut butter in my Soup…

African (inspired)  SPICY  Lentil Soup …. with Peanut Butter,  Brown Rice, and Lentils !    What you need:  1 medium yellow onion, chopped in small pieces 1/4 cup sliced green onion/scallion (just the...

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Do NOT stop at go.. RUN NOW to make this Turkey, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chilli

Okay.. its been weeks now since I made the FIRST  batch of this yummy goodness… I have since made it three more times… Im hoarding it in my freezer.. true story. Yep, Its tried , tested and TRUE.....

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Feel pH-abulous… Alkaline Detox

If you follow my Facebook page (The Happy Health Counselor),  then you probably already know what Ive been up to.   Yep.. Im feeling pH-abulous! Seems I had a little more than the winter blues this...

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A message from the Sun.. and me.

Im freckly… VERY.   I wasn’t always as a child…. but I started to get MORE freckly as I aged… and yes, I have them too.. age spots, I think there is a difference? As a kid growing up 70′s/ early 80′s (...

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SLAP tear repair … my journey to heal. ( with updates)

Hey hey… After such a great response ( from those looking for support ) to  my sesamoidectomy surgery blog post /updates .. I figured Id do yet another surgery blog for the SLAP Tear repair I am going...

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Rosh Hashanah Dinner….. or just yummy food for any time…

This year I hosted my family for Rosh Hashanah  Dinner  ( Jewish New Year) …. and I thought Id share some of our traditional family  recipes.. in case any one is interested.. Brisket in the crock pot.....

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