I really wanted to design a smoothie recipe that will allow me to take advantage of all the great fall flavors and nutrition. Some of the things that come to mind – sweet potato, pumpkin, apples, ginger, and cinnamon. Very warm flavors that are also guaranteed to provide me with a lot of fall nutrition. Make use of this recipe to try out some sunflower seed butter and see if you like it.
Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable and is very low in calories. Cauliflower happens to be really delicious too. It has a mild nutty flavor that comes through with a hint of sweetness that’s very addictive. Because of its very versatile flavor profile, cauliflower has recently become a vegan switch-up superstar in other traditionally meat dishes. Try this “faux” oatmeal recipe and you will be pleasantly surprised at what your taste buds will discover!
A combination of flaxseeds, coconut oil, and maca powder has been known to provide great assistance to your body to rebalance your hormones especially as you manage your menopause symptoms. Flaxseeds contain compounds called lignans, which have been shown to help your body regulate the levels of estrogen in your body. Maca powder is not only great for regulating your thyroid; they are also great hormones balancers.
Start your day off right with this nutrient packed breakfast. This healthy recipe includes something from each food group for a balanced and energizing start to your day. It will help fill you up and keep you satisfied until lunch. Plus, it is packable. Throw your mixture in a mason jar and you have a healthy breakfast to grab and go on a busy morning.
Reminiscent of homemade apple pie, this healthy breakfast is easy to throw together in the morning. Simply combine the ingredients in a chopper and you’ve whipped together a delicious and satisfying meal that will keep you going all morning long until lunch.
Don’t have time for breakfast? No matter how hectic your mornings get, there is one habit you should not fluff off and that is, eating breakfast. Research shows that regular breakfast eaters tend to lose more weight and keeping it off.
No reason to count the calories! This guiltless recipe has bountiful health benefits while helping to improve your memory, improve heart health, balance blood sugar metabolism, improve weight loss, control food cravings, boost your immunity and is a natural mood elevator and anti-depressant.
As a food advocate and functional nutritionist, I like to start my day with a power smoothie that is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and super foods! The added nutrient-dense ingredients such as fruit, veggies, yogurt, fiber and good fats are all necessary for good nutrition
Kale is so good for you and is considered a super food due to its many health-promoting properties. Kale is descendent of the wild cabbage, which is why it is similar to other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, mustard greens, brussels sprouts and bok choy.