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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

July 25, 2010

Healthy Living

A few weeks ago I had the chance to rub shoulders with some great people who are truly committed to healthy living. These people seem to exercise with understanding and eat with wisdom, both done with determination which results in achieving the best health their choices can bring about.

I would love to have my natural life style be like that; however, I love my treats too much to give them too much of a healthy flair, i.e. no/low sugar, no/low fat, etc. I am trying to reduce my frequency of said treats though and I DO like to find healthy ways to prepare food, especially keeping food as close to it's original state as possible.
My rubbing shoulders happened at Red Mountain Spa in Ivins, Utah. I went with my good friend, Ann Marie. I loved the week participating in hikes, fitness classes, cooking demos, health education classes, indulging on delicious food, making new friends and spending time with old ones. Ann Marie and I had a great time.

I was so pleased to find that at redmountainspa.com they have a recipe of the month listed. I tasted some of this great food at the spa. The Diablo Shrimp and the Spicy Pork Medallions were favorites. The berry sorbet and peach cobbler were excellent, along with Lime Pot du Creme. I hope they post that recipe. The breads were delicious and moist. I'm excited to continue on my quest to eat more healthfully with the help of these recipes.

May 22, 2010

Almond Butter Joy Oatmeal Cookie



I love food from the top of the food pyramid. But as I get older and, especially, as I feed grandchildren who's parents are concerned with the kind of treats my sweet grandkids eat, I have tried to up the health factor on my own recipe for a delicious oatmeal cookie. I replaced the shortening with butter and almond butter. The trans fats are eliminated and the almond butter adds great protein, fiber and nutrients. On my next tweak I'll try switching some of the sugar with honey. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Cookies
Cream together: 1/2 c. almond butter
1/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
Add: 3 c. oats
3/4 c. flour
1 small instant vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. craisins
1 c. white chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped almonds
or choose your own combination of mix in's i.e. golden raisin, toffee bits, chocolate chips
Bake on greased cookie sheets for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not overbake.