Shrimp Sweet Potato Cakes with Avocado Salsa

Shrimp Sweet Potato Cakes with Avocado Salsa

Serves 2 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 limes zest 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper 3 green onions, white and green part, very thinly sliced 2 cups packed shredded sweet potato (this took 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and ends trimmed grated on a box grater) 1 T cumin 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher…

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Asian Soba Noodle Bowl

Asian Soba Noodle Bowl

Serves 2 1 T sesame Oil 2 cups Bok Choy 1 red bell pepper 3 medium scallions 1 T Rice Vinegar 2 slices raw ginger 6 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth 2 T Coconut Aminos (Soy Sauce Substitute) ½ tsp miso 8 oz Buckwheat Soba Noodles Optional – top with boiled eggs 1. Separate the green and white parts of the scallions. 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high. 3. Add the bok…

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Best (and Crispy!) Eggplant Parmesan!

Best (and Crispy!) Eggplant Parmesan!

I first had Eggplant Parmesan when I was 24 years old, I absolutely loved the flavor but felt like I could really improve on the texture. It seemed like it was just a gloopy mess, like a casserole. So I started playing with the recipe. It took a while to figure it out and here is the results! I make my own Marinara Sauce as well as making the Vegan Parmesan Cheese. I use Violife Mozzerella…

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Diabetes Can Be Controlled By Diet

Diabetes Can Be Controlled By Diet

Although I started my business 36 years ago to help people who had severe food allergies it quickly grew to thirty clients within a few weeks. The word got out that although my service was lactose and gluten free it certainly didn’t taste plain and the meals appealed to a very wide range of people whether they had allergies or not. There were a few times over the years where I stopped doing the…

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Veggie Rice

Veggie Rice 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 cup frozen peas 2 Jasmine rice, cooked 1 yellow squash, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 onion, diced 6 scallions, cut diagonally 1 broccoli, cut in small florets 1 red pepper, diced 1 Tablespoon grated ginger 2 clove garlic, minced 1 green pepper, diced 1 T. sweet chili sauce 2 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos Cilantro- for garnish 1) Heat the oil in a wok. Add the…

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Scientists Reveal a Healthier Way to Cook Broccoli – But There's a Catch

In recent years, broccoli has gained a reputation as an excellent vegetable due to its high levels of a particularly beneficial compound called sulforaphane. With some early-stage studies showing how this compound plays a role in blood sugar control and potentially even has anti-cancer benefits, it’s no wonder that broccoli pills are on the rise. However, a 2011 study showed that eating the whole…

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Mediterranean Bean Soup Recipe With Tomato Pesto

This is my new favorite soup!  This Mediterranean three bean soup recipe is one power-packed vegetarian and gluten free dinner to feed a hungry crowd! And if you ever thought beans are boring, this delicious, cozy soup, finished with a bold tomato pesto will blow your mind! Extra virgin olive oil 1 Large russet potato peeled, diced into small cubes 1 medium yellow onion chopped 1 15- oz can…

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A Harvard Nutritionist and a Neuroscientist Agree This is the No. ONE Food for a Healthy Brain

What you eat can, and does, impact the function of your brain, including your ability to ward off Alzheimer’s disease and there are certain foods — like sunflower seeds and whole grains — that provide greater benefits. There is one food in particular that Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard nutritionist, and Lisa Genova, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist, say is the key to a healthy brain: Green leafy…

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Want A Healthier Brain Over 40? Sip On These 5 Beverages Every Day For Sharper Memory & Cognitive Function

As we age, maintaining cognitive function and memory becomes increasingly important. There are several healthy habits you can incorporate into your daily routine in order to preserve your brain health—and one of the best things you can do is prioritize a heart-healthy diet. Fortunately, incorporating certain beverages into your daily routine can support brain health and fend off age-related…

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My Skin Care Routine for Mature Skin

AM PM Cleanse or Water DBL Cleanse if wearing makeup MILD Toner w/ Lactic Acid The Ordinary 2% Retinol Serum in Squalane Glycolic → Mon/Thur SKIP Niacinamide Exfoliate Stronger Toner, BHA or Lactic Acid 12% Serums;  (Pick 3 each day)  ↓ Vitamin C- Sun/T/Th Peptides- M/W/F Ferulic Acid Niacinamide Alpha Albutrin Eyes; hyaluronic Acid Moistener Then mild Retinol Moisturizer with Vitamin…

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Cleansing Balm (also great balm or moisturizer)

2 tablespoons shea butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 4 cocoa butter disks (about 1 T solid cocoa butter) 1 teaspoon calendula or chamomile oil 5 drops geranium essential oil 5 drops frankincense essential oil 5 drops bergamot essential oil Empty glass jar with lid. Place shea butter, coconut oil and cocoa butter disks in a glass bowl.  Place over double boiler and melt. Stir until melted. Repeat…

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Moisturizing Toner

1 cup distilled water made with strong green tea (I use matcha) or 1 cup distilled water with green tea extract 3 Tablespoons fresh aloe gel 1/3 teaspoon Hyaluronic acid few drops of glycerin 1/3 teaspoon red sea algae 1/3 teaspoon mild lactic acid 1/3 teaspoon Germall+ Blend all ingredients except Germall and blend well, I use my Nutiibullet but a blender works also.  Then add the Germall and…

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Maple Mustard Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowl

Maple Mustard Tempeh Bowls The Maple-Mustard Dressing: 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup stone ground mustard 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce 2–3 tablespoons olive oil The Bowl Stuff: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 blocks tempeh, cubed 3–4 cups kale, cut into small pieces 1 avocado Other toppings / add-ins: crispy onions, pecans, apples, dried cranberries Make the dressing and marinate tempeh: Preheat…

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Why Exercise Has Little Effect On Weight Loss

What Effect Does Exercise have on Obesity and Weight Loss? I had someone tell me today that he works out two hours a day, is incredibly strong (I guess so!) and cannot lose weight. He showed me the “healthy” snack he had with him; a granola crunch bar. I read the ingredients. Rice flour, oat flour, fructose. So far we are at all carbs. Next comes soy oil. Yuck. And about 20 more ingredients from…

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What are the Benefits of Eating Salads?

As you can see, fitting healthy salads into your diet provides a variety of benefits. Not only are the packed full of healthy nutrients, but they can also help you feel full, give your body better access to vitamins and minerals, assist you with weight loss, and even keep you cool. 1. Healthy Salads Help You Get Enough Fruits and Vegetables Some people struggle when it comes to eating enough…

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The Most ‘underrated’ Nutrient 90% of Americans are Lacking—it ‘Boosts Brain Health

Choline is an essential nutrient, which means that it isn’t adequately produced by the body. Your liver makes small amounts, and the rest is typically supplied from food. We need choline because it helps support and regulate major body functions, mood, muscle control and nervous system functions, and boosts brain health. How much choline should you be getting? Personal choline needs will vary…

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