How to Ferment Vegetables at Home
Now that you have a great knowledge of why fermented vegetables are good for you and you want to learn how to ferment vegetables, let’s help you do that. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUPPLIES Once you get the hang of it, fermenting vegetables is a simple process. While it does not require particularly specialized equipment, there are certainly […]
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
I am a simple cook and I love the ease of making butternut squash. Squash is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene, magnesium, iron, calcium and other important anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients. This nutrient dense superfood is a great alternative to yams or sweet potatoes if you’re looking to add more variety to […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Apple Cider Vinegar
Cruciferous vegetables have so many health benefits and are rich sources of folate, Vitamins K, C and E as well as fiber. Studies suggest these healthy veggies can help lower your risk of cancer and reduce inflammation. And if you are following an alkaline diet or Wahls protocol, this dish fits the bill perfectly. I […]
Arugula and Cashew Cheese Salad
Part of my meal plan is to incorporate as many vegetables in my diet as possible and I love arugula in my salads. Adding pumpkin or sunflower seeds adds flavor and texture, and are good sources of zinc, iron, magnesium and manganese. And if you like cheese, but avoid dairy, cashew cheese is a great […]
Bursting Berry Shake
If you are like me and always on the go, making time for a healthy, nutritious meal can be challenging. That is what I love about this shake. Easy to make in less than 5 minutes, packed full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber while providing 26 grams of protein. All the nutrients you need to […]
Vegan Ginger Cardamom Cheesecake
If you are like me, I love a good cheesecake. But since I eliminated gluten and dairy from my diet many years ago, I have rarely had the chance to enjoy cheesecake as I find most bakeries and restaurants do not have a good gluten-free, dairy-free recipe. So my friend Shanel Sinclair, owner and baker […]
Summer Beet Soup
Summer Beet Soup Ingredients 6 medium organic beets, peeled and cooked 1/4 cup of organic coconut milk, full fat & unsweetened Sea salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder 1 garlic clove, peeled and whole 2 cups of filtered […]
Eggs Baked in Avocado
Eggs Baked in Avocado Ingredients 2 organic avocados, halved 4 organic, pasture raised eggs Sea salt, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons organic, flat leaf parsley, chopped Directions Preheat oven to 425 F. Create a small well in the center of the avocado. To do this, use a tablespoon and scoop out […]
Chia-Matcha Tea Smoothie
Collard Green Wrap
Ingredients 2 organic collard leaves, washed, dried and stems trimmed 1/2 cup organic hummus 2 tablespoons of Nutritional Yeast flakes 1/2 cup english cucumber, peeled and sliced into 3 inch thin strips 2 organic carrots, peeled and sliced into 3 inch thin strips 1/2 cup of organic zucchini, sliced into 3 inch thin strips 1/2 […]