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AIP, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Good Mood Food, Lunch, Paleo, Smoothie, Vegan, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Black Forest Smoothie Bowl (GF/DF/Vegan/Paleo/AIP)
I love the chocolate and cherry combination. Black Forest ice cream was always a childhood treat at my house, which was my inspiration for this incredible superfood smoothie bowl. Loaded in fresh fruits and veggies, blood stabilizing protein and healthy fats, we eat this as a meal replacement in my house. The whole family enjoys it and it’s secretly loaded in superfoods: dark cherries, cacao, and maca. Good Mood Food Did you know that 95% of Serotonin is made in your gut, not your brain? Yup, our healthy gut bacteria helps make neurotransmitters that regulate our mood and emotions. Which means, our microbiome is directly proportional to the health of our brains. This…
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup (GF/DF/V/Paleo/AIP)
Anyone else a sweet and spicy fan? It’s one of my favorite flavor combinations. This delicious sweet potato soup is naturally sweet from the sweet potatoes, spicy from the chipotle chilies, creamy from the coconut milk and 100% comforting any time of year! Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, they are known for several health benefits including: High in free radical fighting antioxidants Supports gut health Cancer fighting Supports healthy vision Improves brain function Supports the immune system Sweet potatoes are loaded in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. One cup of mashed sweet potatoes has seven times your daily requirement of beta carotene. They are also high…
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Mood Boosting Smothie Bowl (GF/DF/Paleo/V)
Seriously. This month has been crazy. Am I right? Between fears at work and in the community, my a because of the COVID pandemic, my anxiety has skyrocketed. That’s why I created this simple mood boosting smoothie bowl that is loaded with only the good stuff, specifically targeted to lift your mood. We all love a good smoothie bowl and trust me, this one is on point. Mood Lifting Ingredients Bananas: Known for their delicious flavor and creamy consistency, bananas are the star of the show here. I slice up some slightly green ones for extra prebotic fiber which has been linked to lower rates of depression. They are also high in Vitamin…
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AIP, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Detox, Good Mood Food, Paleo, Salad, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Ruby Red Fruit Salad (GF/DF/Paleo/AIP/V)
Sometimes the most simple things are absolutely the most delicious. This simple fruit salad highlights the red fruits of the season: juicy watermelon, tangy raspberry oranges, sweet strawberries and perfectly refreshing pomegranate seeds. Have you heard the theory that nature gives you clue’s regarding the foods you eat? For example, strawberries cut in half look like teeth and they in fact have malic acid in them which naturally whitens your teeth. Or sliced carrots look like eyes and they are loaded in vitamin A which is great for your vision. Or how citrus looks like a woman’s breast, a sweet potato looks like a pancreas, grapes look like the lungs, avocado a uterus,…
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Spring Asparagus Salad (GF/DF/Paleo)
What day is it? Seriously. All my days have been running together and I completely forgot about Easter. Whoops! This simple seasonal asparagus salad is perfect for the upcoming holiday or anytime you want a simple healthy and delicious meal. Asparagus is considered part of the EWG’s Clean 15 which basically means that conventionally grown asparagus is still low in pesticides so it’s okay not to splurge on organic. In fact, asparagus is a serious powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits so you may want to stock up this season. Health Benefits of Asparagus In ancient times, it was used as an aphrodisiac as it boosts energy, cleanses the urinary tract and releases…
