Nutritional Rebalancing Is NOT a Diet

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It really does work!!

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Why I LOVE Love Apples (Tomatoes) plus Recipe

I love using tomatoes in my cooking which is evident in how many tomato varieties I have already planted this year.  Here is a great poster from Farmers Market which explains good reasons that you should love tomatoes too!  Followed by a great recipe for Baked Tomatoes Oregano.

Baked Tomatoes Oregano

Prep Time: 15 minutes                   Cook Time: 20 minutes                  Serves: 4



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Note:  Ripe tomatoes are baked with Romano cheese, fresh bread crumbs, garlic and herbs.  It reminds me of pizza without the crust!  I love this simple recipe on nights we are grilling.

Ingredients:

4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
1/8 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Sprig of basil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Place tomato slices close together in prepared  baking dish.  Sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano.

3.  Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is lightly toasted.

4.  Garnish with a sprig of basil.

Nutrition Info: Calories: 110     Total Fat: 5g     Cholesterol: 4mg     Sodium: 103mg
Total Carbs: 14g (Dietary Fiber 3g)     Protein: 3g



Why I Love Kale + Recipe for Kale Chips

I have never been much of a veggie eater ... brought up on canned corn, peas and green beans with a few potatoes tossed in for good measure.  Since Tom and I have been growing our own vegetables, I have really found many new favorites.  (Nothing tastes better than home grown!!)  Recently I discovered kale ... and below is a chart that shows all the wonderful benefits of that great leafy green treasure!!! (Also a recipe for kale chips!!)

Crispy Kale "Chips"

Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian4 servings.Ingredients

1 head kale, washed and thoroughly dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt, for sprinkling

Directions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.

Remove the ribs from the kale and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Lay on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and salt. Bake until crisp, turning the leaves halfway through, about 20 minutes. Serve as finger food.

Choices

I've made my choice ... Have you made yours?

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