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This raw, bean-free hummus is a low-carb stand-in for the favorite Mediterranean dish traditionally made with chickpeas. Serve with a variety of fresh raw veggies including cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery sticks, and cucumbers.

Time To Table: 5 minutes
Serves: 8

I was going to write about the wonderful exercise I get in the garden, wonderful because I enjoy the activity, whereas working out at a gym has no appeal for me.  Then I thought of the many people who overdo it in the spring and end up with aching muscles.  This [...]

Our nation has been on a collision course with simple, natural living for quite some time. People in cities are crammed into high-rise apartment complexes, working 12 hours per day, eating fast food as a daily staple, and getting sicker by the minute.

Beets are sometimes an overlooked vegetable, but I like to cook a batch and keep them on hand to use in salads or for quick colorful side dishes. Roasting brings out the sweetness and the coconut oil and garlic complement their flavor.

Time to table: 60 minutes

Serves: 4

In my last article , I discussed how to get started with your first vegetable garden and advised beginners to start small, a 6 x 6 plot being a good size to grow your own salad greens, pole beans, or potatoes. When you’ve seen success with this size, you can graduate to a serious plot of about 450 square feet and start growing a substantial portion of your food.

It’s peak season for the sweet nutty flavor of butternut squash. This easy to prepare Thanksgiving favorite is perfect for both holiday entertaining and simple weeknight meals. When purchasing, look for gourds with a hard, thick rind and no signs of decay.

Serves: 4

Time to Table: 1 hour

Step away from the omega-6 loaded corn chips and munch on these! Each low calorie serving is a good source of protein, an excellent source of vitamin C and provides a hefty 2 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin — two key nutrients that help to protect your vision.

Time to Table: 40 minutes

Serves: 4 (about 3/4 cup each)

This cool summer salad boasts a blood-sugar balancing trifecta of nutrients including magnesium, fiber and protein. Pair it with peppercorn encrusted grass-fed beef or an Indian-spiced dish for a cooling counterpoint.

Time to Table: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

On lower carb diets, pancakes can be a hard food to replace. The recipe below is a great option at only 9 carbs for two pancakes. It can be served with fresh berries or a little agave nectar for a sweet version, or with Italian herbs and tomato sauce with nitrate free sausage for a savory version.

Serves: 6

Time to Table: 45 min

Here’s a light tasty dish to add variety to your summer salads. Most broccoli salads are laden with sugar; this version uses stevia, a much healthier option.

Serves: 8

Time to Table: 30 minutes