Spicy Wilted Beet Greens

April 5, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I bought some beets at my local Vitamin Cottage the other day and they had the most gorgeous beet tops on them. Most people probably cut these off and toss them in the trash, but beet greens are great to eat. They are very similar to Swiss chard in flavor and texture and you can...

How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock or Broth

April 3, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I know it’s getting into spring and who wants to think about hot soup or stock when the weather turns warm? But, making your own chicken stock is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Broth is a highly nourishing food and should be eaten all the time, not...

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Sugar: The Secret Killer – Part 2 – Disease

March 28, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

In the first part of this series, we discussed sugar addiction. The science community doesn’t yet recognize sugar as an addictive substance, but based on the research I have done, and my own personal experience, I can attest to the addictive nature of sugar. Please note that just like narcotics, not everyone is, or will...

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Fast & Easy Greek Yogurt Vegetable Dip

March 24, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Vegetables and creamy dips. A classic appetizer, right? In my mind, the vegetables are just the vessel to get as much of the rich, flavorful dip into my mouth as possible. I could sit down and eat a huge plate of these all at once. If you have friends coming over for snacks and you...

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Classic Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe

March 22, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Is there anything better than a big pot of soup simmering on the stove? Soup is a wonderful food. It can be a simple or complex as you want it to be. It is one of those dishes that you really don’t need a recipe for – you can make soup out of just about...