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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…

Homemade Almond Butter Cups

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksDecember 19, 2019

If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter cups you will love this recipe. Made with homemade almond butter and dairy-free chocolate chips, healthier alternative to an all-time favorite treat! If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups you’re going to love this recipe for Almond Butter Cups! It’s easy to make and better for you b/c it’s…

Seasonal Produce: Fall Guide

Fall, Recipe, Seasonal ProduceOctober 3, 2019

I waited until the last minute to post last season’s produce guide Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide, sorry guys! So this time I’m getting right to it not wasting any time plus I want everyone to start enjoying all the wonderful produce fall has to offer. So here it is, my Seasonal Produce: Fall Guide! Fall…

Are peanuts good for you? (+ a delicious noodle recipe)

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SummerSeptember 6, 2019

Are peanuts good for you? The answer is yes and no. Here's what I found. I’ve spent time researching the topic and wanted to share it with you. I hope this information helps you understand what the controversy is all about so you're able to choose what works best for you and your family - enjoying…