Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Avocado cilantro dressing can be used with crackers, salads, or as a raw vegetable dip. Plus you can use it on a wrap or sandwich instead of mayonnaise. The recipe as is will be thick but you can thin it by adding more water. The key as we know is finding that perfect ripeness of the avocado.  And when you do, it's magic. I love garlic so you can adjust accordingly if you want more. My husband doesn't love it as much as I so I compromise with 2 cloves! Avocados are not only delicious but an important source of healthy fat great for adults and babies! It helps…

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Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage roll soup brings back so many memories of my mom's stuffed cabbage rolls or Golumpki. Golumpki is a traditional Polish dish and a labor of love. My dad was Polish and my mom was Czech so we had lots of great food to experience. I don’t know about your family, but my family bonded over food. Do you ever feel kinda yucky and you want your mom’s homemade chicken soup? Or smell corn beef and cabbage and remember New Year’s Day with your grandparents?  Food often brings families together! I know I love making my mother’s cookies (with modifications) for Christmas and sharing our memories of her…

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Cashew Cookie Bites

Introducing Guilt-Free Cashew Cookie Bites: A Delicious, Quick, and Healthy Dessert Alternative When it comes to a tasty treat that's not only easy to make but also a healthier option for your sweet tooth, look no further than our Cashew Cookie Bites. With just five simple ingredients and a preparation time of mere minutes, these little delights have become a staple at my events, seamlessly replacing those less-than-healthy desserts. Not only are they a scrumptious indulgence, but Cashew Cookie Bites are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions. And did I mention they are guilt-free too? Instead of dwelling on diets…

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Black Bean Quinoa

If you are looking for two great sources of protein, black bean quinoa is it. We are not vegan but do choose to have several meals each week that are meatless. We substitute meat protein with plants such as quinoa and black beans. The best part of quinoa is that it is a complete protein! Meaning you receive all the necessary amino acids from it unlike other plant proteins. As always, use organic products when possible to reduce pesticide/herbicide exposure. We are not overweight, but we are over toxic! We served this at our Grand Opening of my wellness center this week (June 2014) and it was a huge…

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Strawberry Energy Bites Recipe

The hardest part for my clients is giving up sugar, sweets, and desserts. So I like to offer alternatives to dessert that contains cleaner ingredients. Most cakes, cookies, or any sweets contain either genetically engineered corn syrup or hydrogenated oils on top of high amounts of sugar. Strawberry energy bites are a wonderful healthy guilt-free treat you can feel good about putting in your body! Incorporating fruit or other plants is always the best choice with desserts. Strawberries contain a broad array of nutritional benefits. Strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. They are low-calorie, fiber-rich, and abundant…

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Corn and Cod Chowder

We found this Corn and Cod Chowder recipe, and it was delicious. We used organic milk products, but I still ended up feeling miserable (bloated, heavy) after consuming dairy. I learned a few years ago that I'm lactose, casein, and whey intolerant.  So we made adjustments by replacing the dairy products with plant-based milk. As always, we use organic ingredients with almost everything especially the potatoes (on the EWG dirty dozen), broth and bacon. If you are gluten-intolerant, you can use GF flour as well. This recipe is especially delicious when corn is in season. Ingredients 3 slices organic bacon, halved 8 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced,…

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Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

My absolute favorite go-to lunch is quinoa celery cranberry salad. Since it uses dried cranberries, these are typically ingredients you can easily keep on hand. You could also use dried cherries or even raisins but I really love the tartness of the cranberries. I typically make the quinoa in advance but it cooks in 15 minutes so this is still a quick lunch or supper. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and contains complete protein from the quinoa. It also digests well for most people. As a Digestive Health Specialist, I like to keep that in mind! I use all organic ingredients as well as I feel it is critical…

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Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Cookie Dough Energy Bites
cookie dough energy bites

These cookie dough energy bites are addictive plus gluten-free, dairy-free, no added sugar, vegan and delicious! As always use organic ingredients. If you don't have a plant-based protein powder, I'd be happy to share mine as it contains clean ingredients and it's high fiber full of 20+ organically grown plants. Check it out here and save $10 off your first order of clean plant-protein.   Ingredients: 1/4 c coconut oil, melted 4 scoops or 2 servings of vanilla plant-based protein powder 1-2 Tablespoons plant-based milk (like almond, coconut, soy, etc) or enough to make a batter-like consistency 1/4 c dairy-free mini chocolate chips like Enjoy Life brand Mix…

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Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup

Immune Supporting Garlic Miso Soup! Whether you are starting to feel under the weather, wanting to support your immune system or just need something nourishing to feed your cells, this soup is it! If you don't like mushrooms, you can easily omit them but we love them and it makes it a bit more nutritious and hearty. Garlic is one of the best natural healers and immune-supporting superfoods on the planet! It's all because of the magic chemical called allicin. An enzyme called alliinase is activated when the garlic clove is chopped or crushed. This enzyme converts alliin into allicin. Here is a good article to learn all the…

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Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad is one of my favorite dishes. I love anything Greek and Kalamata olives which is why I love this Greek Quinoa Salad. It's great as a side dish or a main. It's easy to make when you have limited time. Cooking quinoa in advance is one time-saving tip as it stores well in the refrigerator. I like to cook a bit extra and make breakfast quinoa. I buy Kalamata olives in gross at Costco. Well maybe it's just a huge jar but it is a lot when you are the only one in your household that loves them. Yes, I'm obsessed and happy to have…

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