SIMPLE HEALTHY RECIPES FOR THE SINGLE PARENT

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Julie Hammerstein has helped hundreds of people "take back" their health by eating right, exercising and creating a "culture" of healthy living within the home. For over 15 years Julie has been helping clients transform their health habits, and create new strategies that get results. Her core belief is that given the proper information, compassion and guidance, you can make small changes every day that create big impact results. She shares this message, "Small Change, Big Impact"™ through her keynotes, seminars, books and DVD's, and most recently as the Nutritional Life-Coach for the TV documentary, "Fitting In".

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Recipes for November 02, 2009

Broccoli with Sundried Tomatoes

Ingredients:
1 pound broccoli
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 small garlic clove minced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, chopped
1 tablespoon pine nuts
Champagne wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Add water and a pinch or salt to a medium size pot and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, rinse and chop broccoli, dividing stems from florets.

In a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil.

When water is boiling, add broccoli stems for about 2 minutes and then add florets for an additional minute. Pour into colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.

Toss broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and vinaigrette. Add sate and pepper to taste and if desire, an additional dash of Champagne vinegar.

Whole Wheat Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients:
1/3 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup mashed VERY RIPE bananas
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat applesauce and honey together. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in bananas, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir in flour and salt. Add baking soda to hot water, stir to mix, and then add to batter. Blend in chopped nuts. Spread better into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 1/2 hour before slicing.

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