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Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing
Today is National Cabbage Day (February 17th). If you had asked me about cabbage when I was a kid, I would have had nothing good to say, Maybe only that once I turned 18, I was never going to eat this vegetable again! I didn’t know about Asian cabbage salad! My mother went hard on the cabbage — cooking a big pot which we saw for DAYS… It was a challenge and I had no intention of EVER eating cabbage again. But I found other ways to prepare cabbage that were actually tasty! Healthy Benefits Cabbage has a lot of health benefits. It’s packed with vitamins like vitamin C and…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
It’s Valentine’s Day today! And February is National Chocolate Lover’s Month. There has been a lot of doubling up this month — perfect for planning posts! If you celebrate Valentine’s Day, have a beautiful day! I know it’s a commercial holiday, etc. etc… My husband likes to remind me of that. However, we find it a great excuse to have a date night. So we recognize but work with it! Anyway, today we have a lovely chocolate treat that you could use for Valentine’s Day. Looking for a delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these decadent chocolate hazelnut truffles. The best part? Dates and a…
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Small Changes to Improve Heart Health
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. If you have a serious medical condition involving your heart, it may take a great deal of effort to improve your heart health. If you don’t already have a serious condition, however, a few small steps can go a long way towards improving your overall heart health and help prevent a number of more serious conditions. Heart health has also been proven to have a strong link…
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Five Healthy Valentine’s Day Dates
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are you looking for a slightly different but healthy way to celebrate the day with your significant other? Here are some healthy Valentine’s Day date options that will be fun and show your sweetie that you care! A Figure Skating Date Ice skating is an excellent way to stay active with your Valentine’s Day date. It’s also pretty effective when it comes to burning calories. A moderate session burns around 350 calories per hour whilst an intense session burns a massive 600 calories per hour. So if you fancy hitting the ice this Valentine’s Day get down to a nearby rink with your…
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Pink Grapefruit Martini
National Grapefruit month! I remember eating grapefruit halves covered with sugar as a child. It was a great breakfast! Pink grapefruit juice was also a breakfast staple for me as well. I think I ate grapefruit until I was in medical school. Unfortunately, I started taking medications that the fruit would interfere with. It’s been years and I still miss the tart and slightly sweet taste of grapefruit juice. So while I can’t actually enjoy this particular drink, I have it on good authority that this grapefruit martini is amazing! Try it and let me know — I will live vicariously through you! Pink Grapefruit Martini This light and refreshing…
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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
It’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day! I didn’t know this day existed! But that’s cool — it’s a reason to post this delicious recipe! The appeal of classic Alfredo sauce lies in its simplicity. Featuring a blend of heavy cream, real butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, traditional Alfredo sauce delivers incredibly rich flavor without a lot of fuss. I always thought it was more difficult! This chicken and broccoli alfredo version builds upon the classic ingredients with the addition of rich cream cheese and fresh garlic. In addition, the heavy cream is replaced with a lighter blend of half & half and chicken broth. And the result? A creamy, delicious,…
