Focus On Healthy Foods

Focus On Healthy Foods

Join Nikki Anderson and Melodi Caviness as they share wonderful healthy recipes and talk about ways to improve your health in a natural way.

Episodes

Flavorful, Gluten-Free Mexican Street Corn Salad

June 23, 2026 • 13 mins
Nikki Anderson and Melody Caviness discuss how plant-based eating can support gut health and overall wellness. Melody shares a popular "Mexican Street Corn Salad"—oil-free, gluten-free, and full of flavor—while exploring its versatility as a warm dish, wrap, soup, or casserole. The episode encourages creativity and healing through simple, wholesome foods.
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Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Cornbread Muffins

June 23, 2026 • 13 mins
Host Nikki Anderson and co-host Melody Caviness  share a moist, gluten-free, oil-free cornbread muffin recipe. Designed for whole food, plant-based eating, the discussion dispels myths about bland vegetarian food and offers practical tips, ingredient substitutions, and creative variations to make healthier cornbread satisfying, flavorful, and family-friendly.
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Creamy Garlic Sauce

June 23, 2026 • 11 mins
Host Nikki Anderson and co-host Melody Caviness share a rich, oil-free, "Creamy Garlic Sauce". Made with potatoes, almond flour, and simple seasonings,  this versatile recipe works as pizza sauce, gravy, dip, or spread. The discussion highlights transitioning to healthier eating without sacrificing comfort, flavor, or satisfaction.
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No-Bake Date Energy Balls

June 23, 2026 • 12 mins
Host: Nikki Anderson welcomes Resident Chef  Melody Caviness, as she shares an easy, no-bake dessert made from dates, nuts, and nut butter—healthy “Energy Balls” that kids love. This episode highlights creativity, flexibility, and fun in making nutritious treats the whole family can enjoy.
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Chicken-Style Potato Salad

June 23, 2026 • 12 mins
Protein-packed, vegetarian “Chicken-Style Potato Salad", using red potatoes or cauliflower, for lower carbs—plus tofu, green olives, fresh vegetables, and vegan mayonnaise. This adaptable recipe balances flavor, nutrition, and convenience.
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Carrot Hot Dogs

June 23, 2026 • 11 mins
Explore Melody’s incredible "Carrot Dog”—a healthy, vegetarian twist on the classic hot dog. Using simple ingredients and an eight-minute simmer in a flavorful marinade, the carrots absorb a savory, hot dog–like taste. The segment highlights easy preparation, kid-friendly appeal, and chemical-free nutrition, showing that healthy eating can be delicious and fun.
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BBQ Sauce

June 23, 2026 • 13 mins
In this program discover tantalizing homemade sauces like: barbecue and sweet-and-sour using wholesome ingredients, avoiding refined sugar and excess salt. Host Melody Caviness also emphasizes creativity in the kitchen, highlighting recipes for soy curls, meatless loaf, and tofu, encouraging listeners to embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle through flavorful, nutritious meals.
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Taco and Chicken Seasoning

June 18, 2026 • 13 mins
Hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Caviness share homemade seasonings, including taco and chicken-style blends, emphasizing control over ingredients, sodium, and additives. They also discuss versatile uses, storage tips, and flavor enhancements for everyday dishes, inspiring listeners to create healthy, tasty meals at home while enjoying the process.
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Breakfast-Style Oat Sausage

June 18, 2026 • 13 mins
In this episode, learn how to help dairy to moove over as Host Melody Caviness shares her personal experiences in adopting a whole food, plant based life style and its positive impact. She also shares her approach to flavorful, nutritious recipes, including her breakfast-style oat sausage made with walnuts, spices, and quick oats. Both Melody and Nikki Anderson discuss cooking techniques, meat substitutes, and practical tips for he...
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Rice and Beans and Cheesy Sauce

June 18, 2026 • 13 mins
This program uncovers versatile recipes like rice and beans, quinoa dishes, and a creamy potato-based cheesy sauce. Host Melody Caviness emphasizes flexibility in cooking, offering ideas for adapting recipes to taste. The program inspires listeners to experiment with healthy, plant-based meals in their own kitchens.
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Jalapeno Cheesy Polenta and Cheesy Sauce

June 18, 2026 • 13 mins
Explore creative recipes such as "Jalapeño Cheesy Polenta", taco casseroles, as well as versatile polenta uses, from casseroles to breakfast “Grits Pancakes", Melody offers tips for adapting flavors to personal tastes, showing that healthy eating can be easy, delicious, and satisfying for every palate.
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Benefits of Oil-free Cooking and Water Sautéing

June 18, 2026 • 12 mins
In this episode discover the benefits of "oil-free" cooking and healthier salt choices: Oil-free cooking, water sautéing, and using salts like Himalayan Pink Salt. Host Melody Caviness highlights adaptive recipes, using alternatives such as applesauce or coconut fat, creating flavorful, nutritious meals. 
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Melody Cooks for Us

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
Dive into Plant-based cooking with Hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Prettyman-Caviness as they share prepared, wholesome, unprocessed meals such as: baked potatoes with rice, beans, and salsa; whole-grain spaghetti with roasted butternut squash, and fresh salads, all highlighting nutritious, flavorful combinations. Nikki also emphasizes the energizing effects of whole foods, praising their simplicity, taste, and health benefits, whi...
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A Transition Off of Sugar

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
Did you know that food choices can greatly impact sleep quality? Host Nikki Anderson shares her journey of eliminating processed sugar from her diet with co-host Melody Prettyman. Nikki describes the challenges, breakthroughs, and unexpected benefits, like better sleep, enhanced taste of natural foods, and weight loss. The program encourages listeners to make small, intentional changes toward a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle for...
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Sugar

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
This program of Focus on Healthy Foods, focuses on healthy living and mindful eating. It emphasizes the importance of quality of life over longevity, and shares personal experiences with reducing sugar, and reveals hidden sugars in “healthy” processed foods. Host, Melody also offers practical tips, like making oven-baked french fries and using natural sweeteners, to enjoy flavorful, nutritious meals.
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Increase Interest in Plant-Based Diet

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
Discover how adopting a whole plant-based lifestyle can promote weight loss, improve health markers, and satiety, without counting calories. Hosts: Nikki and Melody also emphasize affordable, tasty, and easy-to-prepare meals, including fruits, vegetables, and hummus, showing that healthy eating can be filling, sustainable, and budget-friendly while transforming overall well-being.
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New Recipes

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
Join Hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Prettyman-Caviness, as Melody shares her creative waffle variations, plant-based entrees, and raw spaghetti sauce, emphasizing whole foods, natural sweetness, and flexibility for individual tastes. The duo highlights how these recipes can help prevent or reverse lifestyle diseases while encouraging experimentation and healthy, flavorful meals at home.
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Going to Whole Plant-Based Diet

June 10, 2026 • 12 mins
Discover healthier eating through vegetarian and whole plant-based cooking, as Host Melody Caviness shares her journey from illness to restored health. Both Melody and Nikki Anderson encourage listeners to take manageable steps in reducing processed foods and to live a healthful life.
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Quinoa Pt. 2

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
This episode provides practical, budget-friendly ways to enjoy healthy vegetarian meals, with a spotlight on "Quinoa’s", versatility as—sweet or savory—using fruit, spices, or taco seasoning, and also discusses batch-cooking, grains and beans for quick meals. Host: Melody Prettyman-Caviness also previews creative recipes like "Quinoa Waffles", encouraging listeners to experiment, save money, and discover how simpl...
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Potatoes

June 10, 2026 • 13 mins
Find out how potatoes, as complex carbohydrates, support weight loss and better blood sugar control, when eaten without added fats. Hosts Nikki Anderson and Melody Caviness share creative ways to top baked potatoes with vegetables, beans, and healthy homemade sauces. 
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