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Ciao Chia

Posted on May 19, 2012May 22, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

Who knew when we were growing all those chia pets in the 1970s, that we should’ve been eating them!!  I know I’ve mentioned Chia Seeds and that I’ve been testing Omega 3 on myself.  I’m more convinced than ever that the lack of Omega 3 in our diets in a major factor in disease.  Some…

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Staying Active

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

The Nutrition Source from the Harvard School of Public Health has a new article with some good guidelines on how much exercise we need, what exercise intensity we need, etc.  To view the article, click here. Here’s my little aside! There’s lots of activity that is not involve a designated exercise program, that works well. …

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Potato Parmesan Fries

Posted on May 15, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintPotato Parmesan Fries Total Time: 50 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This is a great way to have delicious fries, without frying.Ingredients1 lb potatoes, cut into french fry size pieces Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 TBSP Dijon mustard 2 TBSP grated parmesan, plus extra for sprinkling 2 TBSP panko Salt and pepperInstructionsHeat…

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Citrus Shrimp Salad

Posted on May 14, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintCitrus Shrimp Salad IngredientsDressing 4 TBSP fresh lime juice 4 TBSP fresh orange juice 2 TBSP seasoned rice vinegar 1 TBSP toasted (dark) sesame oil 1 TBSP fish sauce 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Salad 1 lb cooked (cleaned) shrimp (or substitute chicken) 1 red pepper, julienned 2 carrots,…

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Strawberries and Cream Crustella

Posted on May 14, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

I just had to make one more of these.  It looked a little like a big ice cream sandwich. PrintStrawberries and Cream Crustella Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 8-10 Ingredients2 pie crusts Butter, room temperature Cinnamon and sugar mixture 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, sliced 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 (11 oz)…

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