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Easy Garlic Sesame Noodles

Recipe, Side DishJune 9, 2020

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 Recipe Ideas

Recipe, Side DishMay 26, 2020

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…

Tumeric Latte

Drinks, RecipeMay 19, 2020

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…

Go Beyond the Salad and Give These Veggies a Try!

Recipe, Side DishMay 5, 2020

When you think about healthy eating, salads and green vegetables usually come to mind. But how about adding a little more variety to your plan? Roots like carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips, are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods do, they help regulate…

A Guide To Blanching Vegetables

Favorites, Recipe, Side DishApril 28, 2020

Blanching, or quick boiling, is another way to prepare vegetables quickly and "cleanly." Blanching helps to break down the fiber of raw vegetables more so than steaming, which may aid digestion. Blanching vegetables also removes the raw flavor and brightens up their color. To blanch vegetables, simply follow these steps: 1. Bring water…

Mushroom Stuffed Sweet Potato

Recipe, Side DishApril 22, 2020

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Make This Coffee Creamer At Home

Drinks, RecipeApril 14, 2020

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Homemade Vegetable Broth

Favorites, RecipeMarch 24, 2020

Making vegetable broth is popular these days, especially among health-conscious folks and that’s because when made with the quality ingredients vegetable broth can help reduce inflammation, boost the immune system and heal the gut. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious vegetable broth you can make using veggie scraps and other vitamin-rich ingredients.…

Have You Cooked With Red Kale?

Recipe, Seasonal Produce, UncategorizedMarch 20, 2020

Red kale, sometimes called "scarlet kale" and "red Russian kale" is almost identical to curly kale, except in appearance. Massage gently and mix it into salads that already have greens in them. And you can never go wrong sautéing it in garlic and avocado oil. Before serving squeeze fresh lemon juice, drizzle with fresh olive oil,…

Seasonal Produce: Winter Guide

Recipe, Seasonal Produce, WinterJanuary 2, 2020

Happy New Year! I wanted the first blog post of 2020 to inspire you to eat less from a package and more from the earth. More seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, quality meat and healthy fats. To help you get started here is my Seasonal Produce: Winter Guide! I encourage you to try a new…