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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Approximately 86 calories per serving / one fruit serving Ingredients 1 apple 3/4 t cinnamon 3/8 t ground cloves 1/2 t ground nutmeg 1/2 cup plus 2 T water stevia Instructions Preheat oven to 350 Core apple leaving about 1" in bottom. Do NOT core all the way through. Place apple in baking dish. Fill apple with 1/4 t cinnamon, 1/8 t ground cloves, Stevia, dash nutmeg, and 2 t water (water should almost reach top of apple - adjust as needed). Pour 1/2 c water, 1/2 t...

Cinnamon is commonly used in recipes to add flavor, but can it also be used for weight loss and to control blood sugar levels?  According to research, cinnamon provides several benefits for the body and weight loss is only one of them.  You can add cinnamon to some of your meals every day to experience these great benefits. Cinnamon is known for being rich in manganese, calcium, fiber, and iron. The most active compound in cinnamon is methylhydroxy chalcone polymer (MHCP).  When the MHCP in cinnamon was ingested, it increased glucose metabolism, which is beneficial for diabetics and for those...

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 firm ripe peaches, sliced 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, sliced Instructions Season the chicken with the pepper and the salt. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 12 minutes, or until done, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 160°F and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken to a...

Weight loss can seem like an insurmountable task, especially if we have developed a habit of being less active while making poor food choices.  The simple truth is that we can make significant progress toward our weight loss goals even when we begin by taking small steps.  The success lies in the motivation to actually start a program along with the desire and discipline to make it last.  When we start to see the progress, it becomes easier to keep the motivation and take larger steps to increase the results. The first step is making a conscious connection between what we...

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Serving Size: 2 Calories per serving: 163 Ingredients 2 artichokes 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. olive oil pepper 4 garlic cloves Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees Cut the bottom stem and top 1/3 off artichoke with a sharp, serrated knife then use a small paring knife to hollow out and discard inner, center leaves Spread artichoke leaves out as much as you can Drizzle with half a lemon and 1 Tablespoon olive oil each Season liberally with salt and pepper Stuff 3 garlic cloves in the hollowed out center Wrap tightly in...