Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Posted by on Nov 15, 2012 in Self-Care | 1 comment Food is a part of celebration in every culture and cake seems to be an important part of many festivities. This cake is moist, rich and delicious – and made without wheat, gluten or flour. Quinoa is a quick cooking whole grain that is a great source of fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and complete protein (contains all essential amino acids).  I always cook extra, add chopped vegetables...
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If you like chocolate…

Posted by on Feb 9, 2011 in Self-Care | 0 comments It’s rich, creamy, luscious and loaded with health benefits. Quality chocolate – organic, with over 70% cocao solids – is loaded with flavonoids, a type of polyphenol with very high antioxidant activity. These cancer protective flavonoids are similar to the type found in black, green and white tea. They act to lower blood pressure, reduce the stickiness of platelets, inhibit blood...
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