Category Archives: Tropical fruit

banana, mango, coconut, etc

Health Recovery Diet with Coconut Oil

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Cat

by Catherine M. Haug,  September, 2007; updated April 2019. Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons This diet comes from the book Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Mary G. Enig and Sally Fallon (1).   I tried this diet for several months … Continue reading →

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Banana Tea for Sleeplessness

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, May 8, 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love bananas, and use them in my smoothie every morning. I’ve always wondered if there were something I could do with the peel besides adding it to my compost … Continue reading →

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Spiced Banana Bread with Coconut Flour, Gluten-free

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, March 29. 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love banana bread and don’t have a problem with gluten, but this recipe sounds so good with nutmeg and cardamom spices, I decided I would give it a try … Continue reading →

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Keto Cacao/Chocolate Truffles

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, cropped from Kettle & Fire (2)) I’ve been following a ketogenic eating program for over 3 years and am always on the lookout for a healthful high-fat, low carb treat. More well-known as Keto … Continue reading →

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Festive ‘Eggnog’ or Pumpkin Spice Smoothies/Shakes

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons; image below from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve adapted these morning smoothie-like drinks from ones by Dr. Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician who did the online Adrenal Reset Summit. Much simpler than my … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to my Morning Smoothie recipe

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 3, 2017 For the last 15 years or so, I have made a fruity milk and yogurt smoothie for my breakfast meal. It started out as just a few ingredients (fresh fruit, raw milk, homemade yogurt and … Continue reading →

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Moringa Latte

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, July 9, 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Never heard of Moringa? You’re not alone. Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tree native to South Asia, but now grows throughout the tropics. Its leaves (or the powder made from them) … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Chicken, with Orange & Rum Sauce

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, February 25, 2017 (photos, right and below, from Wikimedia Commons (2)) I’ve not yet tested this chicken recipe, but the combination of flavors promises to be delicious. First you prepare, stuff and fry the cutlets, then bake them. … Continue reading →

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Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading →

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Amaranth Porridge with Dates, Apricots & Pine Nuts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, March 16, 2016 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 2. Soaking, Sprouting & Working with Grains, Nuts, Legumes & Seeds; Amaranth seeds, like quinoa, are used a pseudo grain, and are gaining popularity as more … Continue reading →

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