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Author: Madeline Groves

Thrive Carolinas / Articles posted by Madeline Groves (Page 3)

Flourless Brownie Cookies (GF)

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons cornstarch2 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F.Mix together the powdered sugar, salt, cocoa, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add egg whites and vanilla and stir until a thick mixture forms. It will look like it’s not enough liquid - just keep stirring, but do it carefully so you don’t spill cocoa mixture all over the place. The batter will eventually come together. It’s very, very thick. Stir in the baking chunks and nuts, if using. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the cookie sheetsBake for 11-13 minutes until most of the cookie is no longer glossy. There may still be a spot or two of...

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Oven-Baked "Everything Bagel" Fries

Oven-Baked "Everything Bagel" Fries made with organic potatoes, everything but the bagel seasoning and paired with paleo ketchup for an easy vegan side dish! Ingredients 5 medium organic potatoes2 tablespoons Avocado Oil3 teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning (Trader Joe's has a great one!)Unsweetened Paleo Ketchup for dipping Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper Thoroughly wash your potatoes with a brush and veggie cleaner Slice the ends of each potato and discard then slice in half lengthwise then again into 3-4 slices long ways (will depend on the size of potato) Slice to the desired size for your fries then toss in a large bowl with avocado oil and seasoning and coat well Add fries to a baking tray and bake in the oven...

A Guide to Grilling Food

Grilling or barbecuing meat at high temperatures leads to the production of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), compounds known as “mutagens” which damage DNA and may increase the risk for developing cancer.    Choose Meat Wisely Emphasize leaner cuts of meat.  Less fat drippings mean less smoke and less exposure to PAHs.  Further, removing the skin from poultry before cooking will reduce HCA formation.   Marinate Not only does marinating meat impart more flavor, but it can also be protective against carcinogenic compounds.  Acid-containing marinades are best to reduce the formation of HCAs.  It is also important to note that traditional barbeque sauces, which tend to have high sugar content, can increase information of HCAs.   Add Herbs and Spices Herbs and spices have been shown to significantly reduce the...

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