Ditch the Sports Drinks and Make Your Own using Chia Seeds!
Chia seeds are very small seeds that come from the mint family. They’re becoming more popular due to a large number of health benefits.
For one, chia seeds are high in fiber and omega 3 fatty acid and at the same time, they…
Summer squashes are high in vitamins A, B6, and C, folate, magnesium, and fiber! They are a powerhouse of nutrition and flavor. Summer squashes are available now and can be made into easy recipes the entire family can enjoy. Here’s a simple recipe for a Summer Squash Sauté made with fresh and simple ingredients. Enjoy!
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Today’s recipe can be enjoyed cold or hot! Made with fresh and simple ingredients, this Spinach and Mushroom Pasta is the perfect dish for spring and summer.
Nutrition Tip: mushrooms are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional benefits vary depending on the type of mushroom but overall, they are a healthy…
Yellow peppers are in between the ripeness of the green and red variety but contains the most vitamin C. In fact, peppers contain more vitamin C than an orange. Here’s a delicious recipe you can make at home that incorporates peppers plus other powerful, immune boosting ingredients like garlic, cilantro and parsley!
Easy Roasted Potatoes with Peppers and…
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…
Chickpeas are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets. There are also packed with fiber, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and all selenium which help boost the immune system.
Here is a delicious recipe for Chickpea Patties made with simple ingredients and my favorite all-purpose season Redmond’s Organic Season…
Summer is around the corner which means beach days, poolside BBQs, and lots of drinks! But let's not forget that that refined sugar and artificial sweeteners can cause symptoms from migraines, unhealthy cravings, weight gain, and more. Stick to drinks with low to no sugar if possible or try making your own healthy summer drinks…
Give this Easy Garlic Sesame Noodle recipe a try any night of the week because who doesn’t love easy and healthy recipes that can be ready in less than 20min?
Bonus Tip: Sesame seeds are rich in essential nutrients, can lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, balance hormone levels, fight cancer cell growth, and…
Bok choy, or Chinese white cabbage, belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables. First cultivated in China thousands of years ago, it is now available all over the world. Other cruciferous vegetables include kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. These are high in fiber which feeds healthy gut bacteria and…
Turmeric, an Indian spice known for its bright orange color, is rich in curcumin, a compound with known disease-fighting and antioxidant-rich characteristics. Turmeric can reduce inflammation, boost heart and brain health, and even prevent heavy metal toxicity.
Cinnamon is full of polyphenols and antioxidants, and is a known anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, and heart-healthy…