Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Dessert?

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mamaofmany — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:48:47 GMT

I love my food processor for making crumbs or just about anything. Then you do not have to worry about the bags and I have a small one which is a sinch to wash.

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mamaofmany — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:46:57 GMT

Ohhhhh, I love cheesecake it is my downfall. I cannot wait to try this healthy version. I have not had cheesecake in so long......

I absolutley love the Coco Cassava Bars, They are my new treat. I love them as a snack food. or a meal replacement.

Can you replace xylitol with stevia?? What is the ratio??

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Cricket Lott — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:35:11 GMT

I'm sorry but this is not a healthy recipe. 5 of the ingredients are animal products. Just because they are organic doesn't make them "good" for you. they just aren't as bad as conventional.

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happylife — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:52:18 GMT

Has anyone made this using either no xylitol (leaving out any sweet) or substituting stevia?

Zylitol is not readily found in my small town and I wonder how it tastes if I just skip the sweet substitute?

Thank you!

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antoinette_203 — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:24:13 GMT

I enjoyed seeing the cheesecake being made.
I would have liked to have seen the finished product out of the mould and a slice cut out.

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kare4u — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:53:20 GMT

I totally agree with emm76! Dr. Mercola needs to include a recipe section on his website. He gives alot of wonderful information about foods/drinks to eat and not to eat. Besides just eating fruits and raw vegetabes everyday, it would be nice to have recipes that are corresponding with Dr. Mercola's recommendations. I am a mother of two young children and I am totally overwhelmed with trying to come up with ideas for meals. We are told not to consume dairy at all by some, by others to consume raw organic dairy. We are told not to eat meat or animal proteins unless raw (can't do it!) and to not eat fish because of the mercury, toxins, etc. We are told to eliminate all sugars and grains are not healthy, even organic. We shouldn't eat or drink out of anything that is in a can (aluminum), in plastic(toxins) and now we are told that bottle water is even bad. We are not suppose to cook in microwaves or with high heat. I do try to purchase mostly Organic foods but am at a loss on what to do with them anymore. Dr. Mercola please help all of us who need more specific information on how to take the information you provide to us and put it into easy, healthy, tasty meals for our families. Maybe you can also set up a section for your readers to submit their healthy recipes.

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lindalee441 — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:48:10 GMT

Are you freaking kidding!? I thought this was a healthy web site! Dairy is not healthy. One bite of this poison would make me very ill.

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chopperthedog — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:02:23 GMT

Here's a recipe I used to enjoy every now and then when I had a sugar craving:

2 bananas sliced
1 tbsp coconut oil
1tbsp organic butter
1/3 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup raw organic honey
cinnamon

Melt the coconut oil in skillet, place banana pieces in skillet and cook turning constantly. When they just start turning a little brown on the edges, add walnuts, butter, and cinnamon. cook just a little, about 2 minutes depending on the heat, add honey at the end and cook for about 30 seconds to blend the flavors and not burn the honey.

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Mercola Fan — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:21:09 GMT

hello...to all the new cooks...please make sure to use a metal pan for this recipe. If you follow the instructions and put a glass dish directly fromt the oven to the fridge...it will shatter.
(speaking from experience..haha)

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CanadianRose — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:11:31 GMT

I love the idea of healthy desserts to go along with healthy everything else. I tend to not eat desserts but will try organic heavy cream with fruit and/or nuts. My mouth is watering. I also like the idea of frozen banana + strawberries + crushed pineapple. Perhaps a bit of chocolate for balance.

Here's one I have tried and enjoyed: Cocoa-Banana frozen dessert.

4 very ripe bananas
2 tbsp pure unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp real maple syrup

Put peeled bananas in blender/food processor with the cocoa powder.
Add vanilla extract and the maple syrup.
Blend till very smooth.
Pour inito individual custard cups and freeze until just frozen.
Serves 6.
Yum

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Josh Rubin — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:53:05 GMT

It is possible to actually do anything! You can make a dessert or even buy a dessert that fits your seriouness to your health. Some don't mind organic sugar and some do, etc. Just choose a recipe or dessert that facilitates your journey in life!

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Cheryl Rounds — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:01:44 GMT

One of my favorite healthy deserts is to take 2 previously frozen bananas and combine with a bag of frozen strawberries and a small can of crushed pineapple in the food processor. Makes an excellant fruit sorbet. If one must add chocolate, you can serve with a chocolate sauce.

Also good are melon ices made simply by processing frozen melon and fruit combinations (watermelon, by itself, honeydew melon and lime juice, cantalope and orange juice, etc.)

It always amazes me that some people are so socially conditioned to think desserts must have added sugars to be called desserts. Reminds me of the time my daughter's second grade class decided to have a healthy Valentines Day party. They decided to have a fruit salad and then they made a topping of cool whip and marshmallow fluff - the hidden message that we taught these children is it can't be fun unless it has an unhealthy element added in.

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-Whats In Itx- — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:13:33 GMT

That looks good. I'm not quite sure about the chilies though???

I just wish that I could've seen the finished product!!!

Mmmm Yummmy... I'm hungry : (

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happylife — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:14:11 GMT

I love this recipe! Thank you Luci!

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Aram Ovsepian — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:53:47 GMT

My favorite dessert is Raw Heavy Cream with Berries(blueberries or strawberries) or bananas. High in fat and low in sugar. Takes less than a minute to make and you can enjoy it several times a day:)