Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels For the longest time, dried fruit has had a bad reputation for wreaking havoc with dental health. It is commonly believed that the high sugar content and sticky nature of dried foods are a leading cause of cavities. An independent review that was published in the International Journal of Food Sciences...
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Simple Ways To Be A Healthy Vegan In College
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Naim Benjelloun from Pexels Decades ago, becoming a vegan may have seemed more like wishful thinking than a reality, but in recent years, going on a plant-based diet has become mainstream, especially among young people. Most young vegans enjoy this lifestyle as it helps them to manage their weight, allows them to be healthier... -
Dehydration And Beyond: Preserving Cabbage For Delicious Dinners
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Natalie Runnerstrom on Unsplash Americans eat over a million pounds of cabbage every year, yet this misunderstood vegetable is one of the most disliked vegetables in the country - 84% of people say that they don’t like cabbage. They clearly haven’t been preparing cabbage in the right way! Cabbage can be dehydrated to make a... -
Can Dehydrated Foods Help Improve Your Immunity?
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by K8 on Unsplash If you have always dreamed of freeze drying ingredients for use in healthy dishes to create raw savory and sweet delights, then here’s another good reason to do so - these foods can help make you more resistant to disease. Immunity is the buzzword in current times, with the Nutrition Business Journal reporting that immunity... -
Dehydrated Cruciferous Vegetables to Protect Women’s Health
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Andrei on Unsplash Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, with obesity and sedentary lifestyles doing plenty to contribute to current mortality rates. Dehydrated foods are an ideal way to fight obesity and enjoy nutrition-packed meals and they can help to lower your likelihood of heart disease. The risk of developing additional... -
Cream Cheese Icing Cinnamon Rolls
Here's another tasty recipe provided by Temperance Sorenson and a picture too! Made with Rainy Day Foods basic items too! Cream Cheese Icing Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients for 14 servings DOUGH ½ cup salted butter, melted 2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch ½ cup granulated sugar 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 5 cups flour, divided FILLING ¾... -
Switch To Dehydrated Foods To Fight Obesity
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Naim Benjelloun from Pexels American’s are on average getting fatter each year, with nearly 35% of the population now considered obese. Obesity isn’t just about waist size. It is now classed as a chronic disease in the U.S. There can be no doubt that it is crucial that the country tackles this growing epidemic. While... -
Family Night Tradition of Going on a Bear Hunt!
Contributed by RL That’s what the children love to hear, we’re going on a Bear hunt. When family gathers, like they do in July, they always want to participate in a Bear hunt. No not the one where you get a license and drive for a few hours to the best mountain range to find the bears. They have a... -
The Celebration that Echoed around the world!
It’s that time of year again when the 4th of July rolls around and the smells of barbecues and fresh apple pies are in the air. Children of all ages anxiously wait for dark so they can “light” the fireworks they have been dreaming about for a whole year. The thrill, noise and even the smell of those fireworks just... -
Just a Hike to the Lake
The morning broke early and hot with the sky a deep blue with the sun its only guest. The perfect day to try for a hike to that isolated lake known as Bloomington Lake. There are generally two ways to get to this little jewel in the Rockies. (http://thetrekplanner.com/bloomington-lake-bear-river-mountains/) First is a hiking trail that winds its way up the...