Friday Foodspiration: Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts                   These were a hit with my doughnut loving kids! The problem with donuts, lots of sugar and no redeeming nutritional value.   In this recipe, pumpkin provides B vitamins, iron, fiber, and Vitamin A.   Swerve is used in place of sticky sweet […]

Friday Foodspiration: Cinnamon Almonds

“Candied” Cinnamon Almonds                       Just like the candied nuts you are used to getting during the holidays. These have a sweet crunchy outer layer and just sticky enough to clump together.   The difference here. . . no corn syrups or processed sugars.  All natural goodness!   Ingredients: 1 lb Raw […]

Friday Foodspiration: Winter Squash Crab Soup

Winter Squash Crab Soup                     Cream of crab soup may be my favorite food ever.  Especially in the winter.  Rich, creamy, and warm mixed with sweet succulent crab meat.   Unfortunately, the heavy cream and sherry don’t sit so well with me.  Also, not very nutrient […]

Friday Foodspiration: Holiday Green Beans

Healthy Holiday Green Beans                         No need for canned cream of something soup here.  Crisp green beans are tossed with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and sweet dried cranberries.  A beautiful and healthy side dish for your holiday table.   Ingredients: 2/3 cups Toasted Hazelnuts, chopped […]

Friday Foodspiration: Roasted Fall Vegetables

I bet pumpkin and sweet potatoes got all the attention on your Thanksgiving table, didn’t they?

I pulled out some lesser loved fall vegetables for a yummy (and super easy) side dish to go with leftover turkey.

Your body is going to love you for this. . .

  • Brussel sprouts with vitamin K, folate, and iron.

  • Cauliflower with phytonutrients and vitamin C.

  • Parsnips with potassium and fiber

These are powerful nutrients that you may not normally get enough of in your typical food choices. In fact, we are genetically predisposed to needing more or less of certain nutrients.

Do you know what your body needs more of? Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more.

And then head to the store to gather these easy to find fall vegetables to roast for dinner tonight!