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Tag Archives: desserts
Serving Up Desserts With a Wonderfully Worldly Flair
Who doesn’t love dessert? It’s always nice to punctuate the end of a meal with something sweet. There are treats from all over the world that put a refreshing spin on what we usually consider for dessert. Although most desserts … Continue reading
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Coconut Rice Cake
Coconut Rice Cake Eat this chewy cake warm. It’s great plain or drizzled with my berry sauce for extra antioxidant power. Be sure to use the chewy variety of rice flour sometimes called sweet white rice flour or … Continue reading
5 Delicious (and Quick) Holiday Dessert Recipes
Ah, the holidays. It’s that special time of year for spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the past year and (perhaps most importantly) consuming ridiculous quantities of deliciously rich treats. Hooray! We know time is of the essence when you’re planning a family … Continue reading
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How Sweet It Is! Delightful Holiday Desserts
The holidays always call for plenty of desserts. Whether I’m throwing a party, giving gifts of food, or reliving holidays past through sweet treats, desserts are integral to my life this month. I’ll share a few of my favorite recipes … Continue reading
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Dark Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate Mousse It’s hard to imagine, but this tofu and vegan version of a chocolate mousse offers the same satisfaction as its richer, less healthy sibling. Contributed by my colleague Dr. Lynn Blair, it has all of the same … Continue reading
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Mousse Chocolatey, rich mousse is a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year, really. Heart healthy compounds abound in cocoa, so a lightened-up, vegan version of this classic recipe will benefit you and … Continue reading
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Liver Recovers Faster On Low-Sugar
Liver damage caused by diet high in fat, sugar and cholesterol may be difficult to reverse even if the diet is generally improved, a new study shows. The damage can also lead to more serious health problems, such as cirrhosis … Continue reading
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Another Delicious Reason To Love Nuts
I’m nuts about nuts, but some of them are better for us than others. Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans are all great for helping to control blood sugar. Nuts may be small in size and have relatively high levels of … Continue reading
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Try Tropical Tarts with Coconut Crust
If you love ginger, this one’s for you, especially if you use the greater amount. Ingredient tip: Look for high-fiber coconut flour in the baking section of your natural market. To make the crust gluten free, use an all-purpose gluten … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Raw Walnut Brownie Energy Bites
By Ani Phyo Decadent and rich, these are made with good-fat almonds and antioxidant-laden cacao and sweetened with fiber-rich Medjool dates. They provide whole-food nutrition, so enjoy as a snack or treat. These can be kept at room temperature for … Continue reading
