Hello my friends, I’m often asked how to get more turmeric into our daily lives? Today, I’m sharing my take on this medicinal rhizome and how to easily incorporate its healing properties into your daily routine. Although most folks are familiar with turmeric as a culinary spice used in curry dishes, the active component of turmeric…
Beverages
Gluten Free Teff Waffles
Teff is still on our agenda with a uniquely crafted recipe for Gluten Free Teff Waffles. As mentioned in my previous post, teff is a gluten-free, pseudo-grain that just happens to be one of the most nutritious alternatives to traditional grain products in the world. Given our family history of Sjogren’s Syndrome and now…
Southwest Skillet Potatoes
Not sure what to do with those leftover potatoes calling your name in the refrigerator…I have an idea, bust them out and make Southwest Skillet Potatoes! Perfect as a hearty breakfast or served for dinner as a side, either way these babies are delicious. Start with cold baked potatoes, any type will do, and cut into…
Minty Maca and Incan Spirulina Smoothie
When you’re feeling rundown due to extended work hours, overdoing your workout routine, or lack of sleep, try giving Incan Spirulina a try. Spirulina is a nutrient-rich form of fresh-water algae, grown and dried into a deep, dark green (nutrient-rich) powder with an added bonus of containing the highest concentration of complete proteins found in any food….
Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smoothies
Smoothies are a big part of my weekly eating plan. I absolutely love throwing organic fruits and veggies into my Vitamix and giving it whirl. Plant-based creations are made in minutes and contain the nutrients needed to power through my day. Clean up isn’t bad either! Today I’m sharing my recipe for Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smoothies. They’re…
Spinach Pineapple Cleanser
Starting your day with a large glass of green juice is one of the easiest tricks to reset the body using targeted nutrition. By choosing high-quality, organic vegetables and minimal fruit, you can create any number of concoctions giving your body the “cell-food” it needs. Our Spinach Pineapple Cleanser is life-giving and delicious. I hope you’ll give…
Asian Greens and Mango Smoothie
Today we’re trying something new…a little outside-the-box. We wanted to explore adding different types of greens to our smoothies and came up with this beautiful, and tasty Asian Greens and Mango Smoothie. Yep, we stepped away from the standard kale or spinach boost, and mixed it up a bit with Organic Girl’s Five Happiness mix of aromatic greens….
Watermelon Romaine Juice
Now that summer is in full swing, what will you serve your thirsty guests? Our Watermelon Romaine Juice is not only refreshing but has a nutritional purpose. Did you know, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, watermelon contains as much or more lycopene than tomatoes. What is lycopene? Lycopene is the red…
Purple & Green Maca Smoothie
Two of my favorite colors come together in this Purple & Green Maca Smoothie with an added antioxidant and energy boosting kick by way of South America. ENERGY LAYER: We’ve combined maca powder from Solraiz Organics, and Kiwifruit to create the perfect endurance booster. Both Kiwifruit and maca are used by athletes throughout the…
Cilantro Detox Smoothie
Inspired by the Southwest, our Cilantro Detox Smoothie is not only delicious, but beneficial in helping to cleanse the body of heavy metal build up. Cilantro has a strong flavor and typically overrides most smoothies, but we’ve mixed-it-up by juicing our greens – including the cilantro – as a base for this simple, anti-inflammatory smoothie….