Mindful Eating
As the seasons change it is fun to try new recipes and get re-inspired with healthy fresh ingredients. Apple Peel Pancakes are a great way to make use of leftover peels. They are whimsical to look at, easy to make, and tasty to eat. Enjoy serving them up on our Celebrate Healthy Lifestyle dishes! Happy Fall!
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos are great for anytime of year! The idea is to keep it easy, tasty and healthy. Our recipe is also gluten free if you use corn tortillas. This makes for an easy leftover lunch too...whenever you eat this delish meal, make sure to serve it up on Livliga's Healthy Lifestyle dinnerware!
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| Cuban-Style Beef Stew called Carne con Papas Served Up on Livliga! |
Fall has arrived and you know what that means: it’s slow cooker season! Dust off your pot and let’s make a Cuban-Style Beef Stew called Carne con Papas.
When I told my friend Anna Norton, CEO of DiabetesSisters, that I was writing a healthy slow cooker cookbook, she told me about a traditional Cuban recipe from her mother, Caridad Tang. Anna had taken her mother’s recipe and adapted it for both the slow cooker and to make it more diabetes-friendly. She wanted to make sure she exposed her son to the foods of her childhood.
Let me tell you, after this dish had been cooking for a few hours, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the beef stew my mom and grandma used to make. The aroma was intoxicating and very familiar even though I don’t have a drop of Cuban blood in me.
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| Cuban-Style Beef Stew ready for Slow Cooking! |
I want to mention upfront that I received a complimentary copy of this book and was asked to share a review of my honest thoughts regarding “Diabetes Slow Cooker Cookbook.” The thoughts below are my own and come from reading the cookbook and testing out some of the recipes.
This is a great Slow Cooker cookbook! I have been a follower and admirer of Shelby Kinnaird for many years. The partnership between Shelby and Simone Harounian shines through this book. It is clear they want to help people live life as their healthiest selves. They do this throughout the cookbook by sharing their expertise, experience and passion. Shelby and Simone put their personal and practical knowledge on the line for all of us. It is clear they have put thought and their love for us and good food on every page.
First they share why slow cookers can be great for your health. This includes a section about “Eating Healthy with Diabetes” which is an uncomplicated overview of the basics. It is a great reference guide for those living with diabetes…and honestly relevant to all of us wanting to eat healthy.
Then there is a section on “Golden Rules of Slow Cooking.” You are going to love this part! Again it is filled with common sense advice when using slow cookers. We all need to be reminded of these Golden Rules!
There are many other parts of the book that help you be a better cook and a successful chef with a slow cooker. For instance, they guide you on how to make a balanced meal using the recipes in the cookbook. Shelby and Simone also point out that there is always room for Comfort Food in a healthy lifestyle and they list some of their favorites they have included in the cookbook.
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| Sweet and Sour Scallops from Diabetes Slow Cooker Cookbook |
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Pumpkin makes us think of the fall, pumpkin patches, the turning of the leaves and the festivities to come. Pumpkin is very versatile and easy to add to your diet in both sweet and savory dishes. Incorporating pumpkin into your diet is a wonderful way to reap health benefits. Try our easy recipe for a pumpkin spice protein smoothie and remember to serve it up in our stylish Aveq beverage glass for your perfect 8 ounce pour!
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Like smoothies? Check out our other smoothie recipes on our blog.
