TIP OF THE DAY: You May Need More Calcium

[1] Add mozzarella balls to your salad or to fruit skewers (photo © Belgioioso). [2] Yogurt parfait (photo © Fruits From Chile). [3] Smoothies (photo © Sun Basket). [4] Toast and ricotta with nuts, blueberries and a drop of EVOO. You can substitute raisins, dried cranberries, seeds, etc. (photo © Union Square Cafe). [5] Salad…
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RECIPE: Red Pepper Tahini Dip

Hummus is a Middle Eastern spread or dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and other spices. America has gone hummus-crazy as any trip to a supermarket will tell show you: numerous brands and flavors. Tahini is combined with chickpea puree in a proportion of 1:6. There are more chickpeas, but tahini, which looks like…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Orange Juice Vinaigrette & Avocado Salad Recipes

[1] Orange juice vinaigrette (photo © California Olive Ranch). [2] Avocado, grapefruit and kale salad (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Avocado, black bean and red bell pepper salad (photo © Avocados From Chile).   May 4th is National Orange Juice Day. Here’s something that’s both special and easy to make in less than 15 minutes.…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Otamot Essential Sauce, A Better Tomato Sauce

Otamot. Otamot. We said it several times before we realized that Otamot is tomato spelled backwards. Otamot was created by the parent of a picky eater, who set out to create a more nutritious tomato sauce, a food his daughter would eat. Starting with the concept of tomato sauce, he found a way to add…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Foodstirs Junk-Free Baked Goods With 50% Less Sugar

[1] You’d never guess that these Powdered Donuts have 50% less sugar (all photos © Foodstirs). [2] The whole package of Blueberry Mini Muffins, our favorite, is just 190 calories and 2g sugar. [3] Another yummy mini muffin: Chocolate Chippy (the chocolate is Fair Trade). [4] Have some fun with it. Four pieces equal one…
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