Kathy on May 24th, 2010

Here’s a sumptuous soup for four that is good for your bones and takes only about a half an hour to cook, from start to finish!
You will need:
1 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven or other large saucepan
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded carrots (3 medium) or matchstick carrots
1 cup chopped [...]

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Kathy on May 13th, 2010

Here’s a hearty stew that quick and easy to make!
Ingredients:
2 cans of black beans, either plain or seasoned
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 pkg of turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
In a large saucepan, stir together all ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 [...]

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Kathy on February 7th, 2010

You will need:
1 saucepan
1 long-handled spoon for stirring
6 dessert bowls
Ingredients:
1 egg
3 tablespoons of Minute Tapioca
2+3/4 cup Almond Breeze almond milk (vanilla, sweetened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Mix all ingredient in a medium saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat. Cool [...]

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Kathy on February 5th, 2010

For a yummy, bone-healthy treat, try one of these three easy recipes for Almond Butter Balls!  Great for breakfast,  school lunches, snacks, or  dessert!
1) Basic Recipe
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 jar of almond butter
1/2 cup of chocolate protein powder
Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls.  Place on serving dish.  Refrigerate.  Serve chilled.
2) Raisin Almond Balls
In a [...]

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Kathy on October 8th, 2009

Here’s an interesting article from SaveOurBones.com on the bone-building merits of bananas.  I can hardly wait to try the two featured banana recipes!

http://saveourbones.com/calcium-absorption-bananas/

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Are you missing peanut butter cookies?  Well, no more of that!  These almond butter cookies taste scrumptious…and they’re good for your bones.
To make about 3 dozen cookies, you will need:
1 large mixing bowl
1 spoon for stirring
1 9″ x 13″ glass pan
fork and spoon
aluminum foil
1 cup of Earth Balance buttery spread
3/4 cup of Xylosweet (available at [...]

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Kathy on August 2nd, 2009

Try this recipe for a spicy alkaline dish! To get started, preheat oven to 450°.
You will need:
1 gallon-size plastic zipper bag
1 foil-covered cookie sheet
1 sweet potato
3 carrots
2 zucchini
1/2 red onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lime, juiced
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. chili powder
Chop all vegetables [...]

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