Apple Cinnamon Oat Shake 1 cup milk or vanilla soymilk 1/2 cup applesauce 1 pouch plain instant oatmeal 1/2 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Blend until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup ice cubes, blend again Apple Coconut Ginger 1/4 c Apple juice… Read More »30 Days of Smoothies
Lavender has a huge array of health benefits. It helps to get rid of migraines, dizziness and digestive disorders. It promotes natural sleep and eases insomnia, and it can be used as an antiseptic and disinfectant to heal wounds. One of the other major ingredients… Read More »Lavender Lemonade
Ingredients 3 lbs red potatoes 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 8 cups half-and-half 1 (16 ounce) packages Velveeta cheese, melted white pepper garlic powder 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped… Read More »O’Charleys Loaded Potato Soup
Banana Cranberry Cream Smoothie 2 bananas 2 sprinkles cinnamon 1 teaspoon non-alcohol vanilla extract 1/2 cl of hulled pumpkin seeds a few pecans (I used about 4 halves) ½ cup fresh cranberries or more to taste water to desired consistency Blend seeds/nuts first to… Read More »Cranberry, Green, & Gloomy Winter Day Smoothies for TMJ Disorder Patients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, smashed 5 cups canned whole tomatoes in their juice (from three 14-ounce cans) 1 cup water 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red… Read More »Creamy Tomato Soup with Buttery Croutons
Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1 small onion, chopped 1 can (8 ounces) pumpkin puree 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup fat-free milk 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 green onion, green top only, chopped Directions… Read More »Pumpkin Soup
Peach French Toast 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons water 6 peaches peeled and sliced 12 (3/4 inch thick) slices day-old French bread 6 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste Directions In a saucepan, stir… Read More »Fresh Georgia Peach Recipes
Here are four nutritious smoothie recipes that you can turn to when you need a boost but have to stick to a no-chew or liquid diet.
1 1/3 cups vanilla soy milk
1/4 cup silken soft tofu, crumbled and drained
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch of salt
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
4 ice cubes
Combine the first six ingredients in your blender until well blended. Add bananas and ice cubes; cover and process until smooth.
1 banana, peeled
1/2 cup diced canteloupe
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup orange segments
1 tablespoon honey or other sweetener (to taste)
1/4 lemon, peeled & seeded
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water
1 cup ice
1 scoop protein powder (optional)
Place all ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth.Read More »Four Nutritious Smoothie Recipes
There are a few things that you should be looking at when trying to find a protein supplement that is right for you. Whether you are looking for a protein powder that will serve as a protein booster because you are having trouble getting the recommended amount of protein or as a meal replacement after jaw surgery, you will need to know what the different types are, the ingredients, nutritional value, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
The choice of which protein supplement you choose will depend on several factors:
Most protein powders come in small packets….try it before you purchase a large container.
Research your options since there are hundreds of products on the market. You will want to find one that has a high quality protein, is free of additional supplements, and low in fat and sugar.Read More »Choosing Protein Powder After Jaw Surgery (& How to Avoid the Gross Aftertaste)
Ingredients 1 Apple, cored and chopped 4 oz Apple Juice 3 Apricots, stoned and quartered 8 oz Yogurt (I prefer Greek Yogurt because it has more protein) 4 Ice Cubes 1 Tbsp. Honey Instructions Place the apple and apple juice in the blender and pulse… Read More »Apple Apricot Smoothie