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Baked tomatoes have such a wonderful juicy, sweet soft texture with crunchy coating and when the cheese sprinkled on top with fragrant herbs, it’s a meal in itself.  Adding a nice serving of crisp toast and great coffee takes this snack to a whole new and satisfying level.

Health benefits:

The benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds, including tomatoes, are infinite. As plant food consumption goes up, the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer goes down. High fruit and vegetable intake is also associated with healthy skin and hair, increased energy and lower weight. Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables significantly decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality.

Yields: 2-3 sevings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time/baking time – 15 to 18 minutes

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Spiced Roasted Seed Snack Mix, is a simple but insanely delicious natural snack that is so much fun to make with your kids. Crunchy fresh roasted seeds that are spiced with spices of choice and made for the ultimate fun fall snack.

For those with nut allergies (or just looking to mix things up), seeds provide many of the same nutritional benefits as nuts.

Sprinkle a handful of roasted seeds on your salads, soups or rice dishes for an extra boost of nutrients.

Health Benefits:

Sunflower Seeds – Vitamin E – contributes to the protection of cells and prevention of cardiovascular disease

Pumpkin Seeds – Immune-boosting zincs Healthy unsaturated fats, good for lowering cholesterol
Phytoestrogens for hormone balancing and reducing heart risk

Sesame Seeds – Calcium for healthy bones (good for non-dairy eaters) and Phytosterols for a healthy heart

Hemp Seeds – Omega 3 & Omega 6 in a perfect balance – good for your circu latory system

Linseed – Omega 3 for a healthy heart and brain; Phytoestrogens for hormone balancing and reducing heart risk
High Fibre

There are two “types” of flaxseed: brown and golden. Although the color and price differ, the nutritional benefits are the same. The brown flaxseed is less expensive than the golden, but because golden flaxseed is lighter in color, it’s easier to hide in a variety of foods

Yields-1 cup
Preparation time-5 minutes
Baking time-20 minutes

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