When we think of vegetables our minds instantly go to broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes. There are more than a thousand different types of vegetables that have the same or even better nutrients than the ones we usually think of. Vegetables have a huge effect on our physical body. Having a healthy diet that includes vegetables means one reduces the risk of some chronic diseases and … Continue reading Shake Up Your Veggie Sides
Based on the Paleolithic area, the paleo diet is a dietary plan evolving around whole foods, including lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Otherwise known as the Stone Age diet, the paleo diet aims to limit foods that were popularized in the last 10,000 years. The reasoning is that humans are genetically predisposed to eat certain foods that could be hunted and gathered … Continue reading Paleo Diet
2 tbsp cocoa powder ½ cup milk 2 small, ripe bananas Pinch of salt 2-3 tbsp chocolate chips (optional) Blend, freeze and serve. Continue reading Secretly Healthy Chocolate Fudge Pops
½ cup banana ½ cup pineapple chunks 1 cup coconut water 1 cup spinach, kale, or collard greens Blend, freeze and serve. Continue reading Tropical Green Pops
Ingredients1 cup strawberries, diced1 cup mango, diced1 avocado, diced1 jalapeno, seeded and diced2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced2-3 tablespoons cilantro, diced1 small lime, juiced1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste InstructionsPlace all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Garnish with extra cilantro. Serve with pita chips for dipping. Also great served on salmon, fish tacos, or shrimp. For serving:Multigrain pita chips Continue reading Avocado Strawberry Mango Salsa
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