Smoothie Recipes

The simplest and most delicious way to add more plants to your diet is through easy smoothie recipes. Consuming plants add more fiber and antioxidants to your diet. Plants are the key to reduce disease and inflammation plus maintain a healthy pH for proper digestion. Protein Options If you need a clean, tasty plant-based protein powder that is also delicious, try PowerMeal which is what I use and recommend. This link will save you 20%. Smoothie Recipes Here are a few recipes I love: Cherry Pie Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen organic cherries 1/2 cup organic vanilla plant-based yogurt 1 cup water or coconut milk 1/3-1/2  frozen banana 1…

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Whole Food Nutrition Smoothie & Shake Recipes using Juice Plus+ Complete

Whole Food Nutrition Smoothies & Shakes using Juice Plus+ Complete This post is for all my JuicePlus+ customers out there enjoying the wonderful (and DELICIOUS) Complete Meal Replacement Shakes.  These shakes are plant-based, gluten-free and nonGMO. Not familiar with JuicePlus+ yet? It is the next best thing to eating whole foods plus comes in capsules (17 fruits, veggies, grains & herbs) or a convenient shake that is a Complete Meal Replacement. Good nutrition takes time and planning. Clinically proven Juice Plus+® helps you bridge the gap between the 7 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables recommended by The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the nutrition you…

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Mouth-Watering Oven-Fried Fish

Mouth-Watering Oven-Fried Fish For variety, try this heart-healthy fish recipe with any kind of fish. All ingredients we use are gluten-free. Ingredients: 2 lbs fish fillets (we've used cod and flounder—however always use wild not farm-raised) 1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh ¼ cup organic plant-based milk (almond, cashew, coconut) 2 drops hot pepper sauce or 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper 1 tsp garlic, fresh, minced ¼ tsp white pepper, ground ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp onion powder ½ cup finely ground organic corn meal 1 tbsp coconut oil (for baking dish) 1 lemon, fresh and cut in wedges Preparation: Preheat oven to 475° F. Wipe fillets with…

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Simple Oven Fried Fish

This simple oven fried fish recipe is one of our family's go-to meals. Growing up eating fish every week while living in Michigan holds fond memories for me. My dad loved to fish in summer and ice fish in the winter. He was always willing to take me with him. Every Friday night was always fish night whether at home or at the local restaurant/bar! And it was always fried fish with french fries. This prompted me to find a recipe that modeled fried fish without the health implications of traditional fried food. Using coconut oil helps with that. We love to serve the fish with either homemade…

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Healthy Turkey Black Bean Soup

Thanksgiving Recipes: Turkey  Black Bean Soup What to do with leftover turkey? This is my favorite recipe and it is so easy. Another delicious idea is to add a scoop of leftover mashed potatoes or my gluten-free cornbread stuffing when serving. My favorite is the stuffing! Ingredients: 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 2 cups of cubed cooked turkey 1 can black beans or 2 cups cooked 16 ounces of low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 onion chopped 2-4 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper (add more or less to…

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Cranberry Date Salad

This Cranberry date salad is a bit addicting! As a bonus, it contains all whole foods. Plus, I recommend using organic ingredients as well to prevent adding things you don't need in your diet such as pesticides and herbicides. It contains dates as a natural sweetener and does not contain sugar. This is so delicious, I eat it for dessert! 2 cups raw cranberries 8 large Medjool dates (pitted) 2 oranges peeled 1 apple chopped 4 tablespoons walnuts Place all ingredients in a food processor or Vitamix and blend for one-two minute. The mix should be chunky. Serve immediately and store in the refrigerator. I like to add…

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Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Pudding

With so many healthy options available, Thanksgiving can be enjoyed guilt and gluten-free. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and nutrition so don’t pass it up, just pass on the crust! Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin 1 2/3 cup non-GMO soy  or coconut milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional for topping) Transfer the mixture except for the nuts to a medium-sized saucepan and place over medium to low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, which will be about 5-10…

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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables
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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables This is a great dish to take to a picnic or other group get together and I received rave reviews from it! Ingredients: 3-4 cups of cooked organic brown rice ¼ c. scallions or red onions 1 small organic red or yellow pepper chopped ½ c chopped organic celery ½ - ¾ c chopped organic carrots ¼ - 1/2 c chopped parsley ¼-1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4-5 T Red Wine Vinegar Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Cook rice with appropriate water or vegetable broth.  I use a mix of ½ broth…

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies The holidays are just around the corner and that makes eating healthy even more difficult. You don't have to skip yummy holiday treats though! When your sweet tooth demands a festive treat, or when you need to take a dish to a holiday get together, consider making my my favorite dessert recipe; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Not only are these a healthier dessert for holidays but they are also a delicious too! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Note: All ingredients used are organic if available. 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup cane sugar or agave 2 eggs 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree ½ cup…

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