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An Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Drinks, RecipeSeptember 22, 2020

Help Fight Inflammation and Boost The Immune System With This Superfood Smoothie PAPAYA: is a tropical fruit found in supermarkets across the country. For centuries, papaya has been used to cure burns, inflammation, and the pain that comes from inflammation. The digestive enzymes, papain, and chymopapain, provide papaya with anti-inflammatory properties. Papaya is also…

Thai Basil Eggplant

Dinner, RecipeSeptember 1, 2020

This Thai Basil Eggplant made with fresh and simple ingredients is a plant-based and gluten-free upgrade on a popular restaurant-favorite. I hope you enjoy it! Nutrition Tip: Basil aids digestion by reducing inflammation in the gut. It also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, supports liver function and helps to detoxify the body. Bonus Tip:…

Green Plantain Fritters

Recipe, Side DishAugust 12, 2020

Cooked green plantains are delicious and nutritious. They are similar to a potato, calorie-wise, but have more vitamins and minerals. They're a good source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6. Most of us were taught to eat the inside of the plantain (the starchy yellow part) tossing out the peel. But what if I told you that the peel…

Chia Seed Water

Drinks, RecipeAugust 11, 2020

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…

A Recipe For Summer Squash Sauté

Recipe, Side Dish, SummerAugust 4, 2020

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! Summer…

Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

Dinner, RecipeJuly 28, 2020

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…

Easy Roasted Potatoes with Peppers and Onions

Recipe, Side DishJuly 21, 2020

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…

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…

Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Chickpea Patties

Recipe, Side DishJune 30, 2020

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…

A Refreshing Summer Cocktail

Drinks, RecipeJune 23, 2020

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…