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APPLE NUT BERRY COCONUT OATMEAL
3/4 c Applesauce 1 1/2 c Water 1/8-1/4 c Finely chopped nuts of your choice 1/8-1/4 c Freshly ground flax 1/8-1/4 c Ground steel cut oats 1 c Blueberries 2Tblsp Olive Destination 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Cinnamon & Nutmeg to taste Submitted by Carol Ebel
7 SUPER FOODS TO HELP KEEP YOUR HEART HEALTHY
The statistics are earth-shattering. Heart disease accounts for one of every three deaths in the United States. Each day, 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease — about one every 40 seconds. Celebrate Heart Month by observing the suggestions below so you’re not one of the three. Hopefully you'll make these superfoods part of your everyday eating plan. Start by filling your shopping cart with fresh fruits and veggies, fish, whole grains and healthy fats like Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Though many foods can help keep your heart healthy dietitians say these superstars definitely should be on your plate: » Berries...
Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14 oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes 1 cup brown rice, cooked 4 bell peppers, any color Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional 1/2 cup pecans, optional 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided Beef or chicken broth Olive Destination Extra Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef together...
Simple Avocado Toast
Simple, delicious and healthy, an avocado toast for anyone in a hurry that would still like to eat well. Just prepare a perfectly ripe Avocado with some toasted fresh bread, sea salt, lemon juice, red pepper and your favorite Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Olive Destination.
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you haven't been a big fan of Brussels Sprouts in the past, try this easy quick way to make a healthy and delicious vegetable side dish. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Ingredients 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved 1 tbsp Olive Destination Wild Mushroom and Sage flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Olive Destination Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Trim and halve the sprouts. Remove outer leaves Drizzle olive oil in pan, coating the bottom. Turn on heat to medium and place Brussels sprouts on the flat side down in...