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[RECIPE] Low Carb Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkins are considered a superfood by many because they are high in fiber and rich in the phytonutrient beta-carotene. Beta-carotene, an anti-oxidant, is the pigment responsible for the orange color and is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is an essential vitamin in the body which is responsible for healthy skin and mucus membranes and good eye health. It also supports a healthy immune system and lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease. This low-carb pumpkin pie recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and dare I say…healthy? What about whipped cream? Well, I’m glad you asked. Low-carb, dairy-free whipped cream is pretty easy to make by mixing…
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[RECIPE] Healthy Green Bean Casserole
The traditional green bean casserole recipe calls for a few unhealthy ingredients such as a can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup and French’s French Fried Onions. Ingredients in Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup: Water, Mushrooms, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Soybean), Modified Food Starch, Wheat Flour, Cream, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Whey, Soy Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Dried Garlic, Natural Flavoring. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy Ingredients in French’s French Fried Onions: Onions, Palm Oil, Wheat Flour, Salt and Dextrose. Many green bean casserole recipes also use soy sauce as an ingredient. I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather have a green bean casserole…
