Kale–1 cup of chopped kale (densely packed in the measuring cup) Cilantro–a ¼ cup of chopped-and-packed cilantro adds a zesty, citrus note. Ginger Root–a ¼-inch of peeled, fresh ginger root gives a spicy and slightly sweet note. Lemon–you’ll quarter a full lemon, leaving the peel in tact, to get the benefits of the citrus and bitters in the peel . Cucumber–use 1 cucumber to add … Continue reading Green Smoothie
This peanut butter lunch box is an easy no-cook lunch idea for school, work, picnics, or road trips! No reheating needed! Ingredients ¾ cup peanut butter 60 mini pretzels 2 apples 8 Medjool dates 4 ribs celery 1 tsp lemon juice Instructions 1.Wash and slice the celery into sticks. Slice each apple in half, remove the core, then cut into slices. Sprinkle the lemon juice … Continue reading Peanut Butter Lunch Box
Ingredients Teriyaki sauce 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 small nob ginger, finely grated 1 tablespoon low-sodium Tamari 2 tablespoons dry sweetener ½ cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 tablespoon water Unfried Rice 1 cup frozen or fresh corn 2 carrots, diced 3 green onions, chopped 4 mushrooms, sliced 1 8-ounce can chopped pineapple, or fresh if available 2 cups baby spinach 1 red … Continue reading No-Fry Fried Rice
Ingredients mushrooms 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper, divided 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 lb. frozen chopped spinach 8 oz. mozzarella*, shredded 1/4 cup sour cream 5 7-inch flour tortillas Instructions 1.Slice the mushrooms and add them to a skillet with the cooking oil, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and half of the … Continue reading Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas
If you’ve ever enjoyed a blissful nap after a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, you probably know that tryptophan had something to do with it. High protein foods, which includes turkey, are full of this essential amino acid that has long been associated with enhanced sleep. To be more precise, it’s actually serotonin that you can thank for that post-meal bliss. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical … Continue reading Good-Mood Food: Serotonin Diet
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