It’s berry season and what better way to utilize their sweetness than sandwiched in between two light and crumbly shortcakes. This version is paleo, low in sugar and carbs. The perfect summer treat Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 TBSP cold vegan butter diced 3 TBSP non …
A Healthy Breakfast that’s Delicious to Eat – When you are looking for a traditional pancake alternative this Swedish version is a great substitute. It is similar to a crepe, and can be filled with savory or sweet toppings. Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 1/2 cup almond flour 2 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative (I …
The Light and Flavorful Winner – Truth be told, I am a chef fangirl. It all started with the food network and has moved on from there. One of my go to chefs when I am looking for some sort of comfort food is the Barefoot Contessa. Her Provencal vegetable soup has been a staple in …
Support your system with a boost – This soup is full of all vitamins, nutrients, and immune boosting spices. Carrots are full of beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, just to name a few. Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory, garlic has compounds that can help decrease the severity of colds and flu, and ginger …
ANYTIME is a great time for fresh fruits and vegetables! There are a number of foods that you may want to consider buying organic due to the pesticides used and residue that remains. The term ORGANIC refers to the farming system used. It is free from synthetic pesticides, man- made fertilizers, and livestock feed …
Water is key to regulating body temperature by replacing the fluid that is lost during sweat, transport of nutrients, and promotes better blood flow. Fluids make up 70% of our lean body tissue and 60% of total body weight. Staying hydrated also reduces the amount of sugar used by the muscles which in turn will …
We all know how important it is to eat your vegetables. But, do we really know why they are beneficial to our health ? Let’s focus on the the green leafy vegetables such as kale, collards, bok, choy, spinach, swiss chard, broccoli, and brussels. Benefits: 1. anti-inflammatory: leafy greens contain vitamin C and quercetin (plant pigment which …
For those of you looking for a way to add some extra fiber, sustained energy source, or a great source of plant protein look no further..the answer is add some legumes to you diet. I want to give you just a quick run down of the health benefits and ways to incorporate them into your diet. …
