Breakfast Archives - Karla Salinari

20 Min Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins

Breakfast, Recipe, SnacksOctober 26, 2022

A delicious snack or breakfast recipe perfect for fall! Made with simple, plant-based ingredients, these muffins will become a staple in your kitchen. Nutrition Tip: Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly healthy. Its nutrients and antioxidants can help boost your immune system, improve eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers, and promote heart…

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Breakfast, Recipe, SnacksSeptember 28, 2022

Chia seeds are high in fiber, plant protein, and omega 3 which helps reduce inflammation and supports brain health.

How Important Is Breakfast?

Breakfast, Wellness TipOctober 20, 2021

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s called Break-Fast b/c is the first meal you have after breaking your morning fast. It’s the meal designed to set you up for the rest of the day.

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Breakfast, RecipeJune 16, 2021

If you love pesto then you must try this Avocado Pesto Pasta. It’s creamy, delicious and packed with healthy ingredients that can help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. Add the pesto ingredients in a blender and blend away! This Avocado Pesto Pasta is ready in 30min and the entire family is going to…

Here’s Why You Should Eat More Berries

Breakfast, RecipeJune 9, 2021

Berries (particularly blueberries) and other selected whole foods contain polyphenols. But what are polyphenols and how does it affect our health? Allow me to geek out on food chemistry for a second. Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get through certain plant-based foods. They’re packed with antioxidants and provide potential health benefits like improving…

Homemade Granola

Breakfast, RecipeMay 26, 2021

Granola is a nutritious and filling cereal made of oats, seeds, and nuts and sweetened with maple syrup, honey or coconut palm sugar. However, some store bought varieties can be packed with processed sugar and industry oils which can be harmful to your health. When buying granola be sure to read labels, choosing brands with whole ingredients…

Yuca Salad

Breakfast, RecipeMay 19, 2021

Here’s another delicious recipe using yuca (also known as cassava). This Yuca Salad can be enjoyed warm or as a cold side dish but more importantly, Yuca Salad is a great source of vitamins and nutrients that protect our health by supporting immune function. I hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as we…

Plant-Based Shiitake “Bacon”

Breakfast, RecipeApril 28, 2021

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms in the world. They’re known for their delicious taste and powerful health benefits. They also make delicious plant-based “bacon” and that’s because mushrooms soak up a lot of flavors. Try adding these yummy plant-based shiitake “bacon” strips to vegan omelets, pizzas, over salads, anything goes! Health…

Learn To Make Chia Seed Pudding

Breakfast, Recipe, SnacksJuly 14, 2020

Chia Pudding makes a great breakfast or snack. Chia Seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, and like other edible seeds, provide fiber and protein. This superfood can also help regular insulin levels, and provide carbohydrate loading for athletic performance (more on this in a later post!). Blueberries and figs are important superfoods…

Food Cravings: understanding, reducing and replacing them!

Breakfast, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Wellness TipJune 26, 2019

Food cravings: understanding, reducing and replacing them! Cravings are important messages from the body that guide us in maintaining balance. Here’s a quick guide to understanding and deconstructing cravings and help us understand and address what are body is trying to tell us. Understanding Cravings The body is a perfect machine. It knows when…