Portion control is really an important issue as related to nuts. They’re terrific and healthy, but having a jar right next to your hand could result in an oversized snack half-cup (357 – 400 calories) or a cup (750 – 800 calories) before you realize what happened. So I suggest that you make a personal […]

We offer you this special recipe for Oatmeal Apple Pancakes. One key here is not to peel the apple, (or in other recipes, for example, the zucchini). Quercetin and other compounds are there to protect the plant against pests and UV sunrays. The compounds are located where the plant needs them the most. Ingredients 1 […]

This recipe works great with fresh or canned fruit. If you want to use dried Apricots, follow the recipe for Dried Fruit Muffins.

My grandchildren love mandarin oranges and sunflower seeds in salad – hope your children will too. The dressing is sweet without sugar and is very low sodium compared with most store-bought dressings. I’ve never used shredded cabbage, but I know some cooks do – sounds like a great time-saver. This recipe is just a half […]

Carrots have many important vitamins and minerals. They are rich in antioxidants beta carotene, alpha carotene, phytochemicals and glutathione, calcium and potassium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E which protect as well as nourish the skin. Carrots contain a form of calcium easily absorbed by the body. Finally they also contain copper, iron, […]

Ingredients: 2 cups of Dr. Grandma’s Whole Wheat Muffins Your Way. Two eggs or ½ cup egg substitute 2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries and 3 tablespoons sugar or 1 cup dried cranberries, no added sugar 1 cup broken nuts 2 teaspoons orange zest Optional Topping: Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired. Directions: […]

Whole wheat muffins blended with zesty orange.

The seasoning and sauce in this enhances the flavor of the chicken and vegetables. For more about oranges click here

These muffins can be made with or without the nuts, raisins, orange rind, and cloves. If you do not use the nuts you can double the raisins; and likewise, if you do not use the raisins you can double the nuts. Be creative — make it your way. In my experience, these are some of […]

When you pick any citrus, choose those that are heavy for their size (full of juice) and you won’t be disappointed, with pithy dry fruit. Over 170 phytonutirient and 60 flavonoids are found in oranges. Just to name a few nutrients: folate, carotenoids, fiber, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B1 (thiamin); phytonutrients like citrus flavonones, anthocyanins […]