Recipe: Dairy-free herbed mashed potatoes

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Apr 18, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

A lot of people think that the only way to make creamy mashed potatoes is by adding dairy, like milk, sour cream, or yogurt. The truth is that you can get delicious results by using chicken broth, and almond or coconut milk—perfect for people who are sensitive to...

Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetables

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Feb 24, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Here's a good way to get a lot of root vegetables in one serving—and it's so delicious! Roasting brings out the natural sugars in the vegetables, really making it more like a dessert than a healthy dish. You'll get most of the nutrients from vegetables...

Broccoli: Reasons to include it in your diet, cooking tips, and recipes

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Feb 10, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

5 reasons why you should include broccoli (organic, if possible) in your diet:1. It's high in vitamins A, K and C2. It's a rich source of kaempferol (a flavonoid)3. It has anti-inflammatory benefits4. It can enhance detoxification5. It's a good source of...

Take the stress out of healthy holiday food preparation

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Nov 22, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Typically, I find holidays to be stressful with all the traveling to parties, cooking, and cleaning house. And, preparing healthy, wholesome foods during the holidays can add unnecessary stress if not planned in advance. Unfortunately stress can often interfere with...

Recipes: Grilled salt and vinegar potatoes & watermelonade

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Aug 2, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

I don't like to run the oven much in the summer. It's much more fun to be outside grilling and getting a nice, healthy dose of vitamin D via sunshine. But the thing is, I don't like just plain grilled food—I love lots of flavor. So, Monday's recipes...