Guacamole is a great snack. However monounsaturated fats provided by olive oil, fish, avocados and nuts don’t raise cholesterol levels like saturated fat does. Reminder: avocado is high in calories – it’s not a freebee.

Half and Half Whole Wheat Muffins. Half fruit, half nuts. Perfect!

Follow this recipe and add raisins and sunflower seeds to your wheat pancakes for a truly hearty pancake breakfast.

Warm your tummy and tickle your taste buds with this nutritious one-dish meal. Whether you add the browned meat or not, this nutritious dinner pot provides complete protein and is packed with many vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Making this style of spaghetti sauce triples the volume of vegetables. You can make it without the meat just as you and your family prefer.

The following recipe will work in your ‘real life.’ You can easily do this – as in ‘whip it together.’ If you’ve cooked the wheat berries, drained them and stored them in the freezer; you’re ready to make a tasty, zingy salad filled with fiber and a jillion other nutrients. The frozen wheat berries thaw […]

Let’s face it, chopping vegetables takes a little time. One way to deal to get around the issue is to be more efficient. Two suggestions: Chop and cook more vegetables than you need for one dish for your family. Store the extra cooked vegetables in the refrigerator for a couple of days; then make another […]

One of the techniques mentioned in the January 1, 2010 Dr. Grandma’s Newsletter called Twenty Thoughts on New Year’s Resolutions about moving toward a healthier year is to stock up your pantry and snack locations with foods that support your goals. It’s going to be difficult enough to get all the tempting and junk foods […]

This topping actually can be used on top of ice cream, frozen yogurt, Greek yogurt, pound cake, Dr. Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake Muffins, and, of course, waffles or pancakes. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh ripe apricots, without pits 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice (use more if desired) 2 teaspoons lemon juice Directions: Blend or chop the […]

Ingredients: 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 1/2 tsps baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 beaten eggs 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 cup raisins 3 oz. cream cheese 1 cup erythritol 1/3 cup corn starch Directions: Preheat […]