Cruciferous vegetables include vegetables in the Brassicaceae family like arugula, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and radishes. What are the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables? According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, cruciferous vegetables have been shown to be protective against some types of cancer. These powerhouse class of veggies are full of antioxidants,…
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Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Tarts
Check out our Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Tarts made with the dough from our cacao energy bites and homemade coffee ice cream. What a bonus – vegan ice cream with a superfood base! Vegan Coffee Ice Cream made with certified organic, cold brew coffee from Groundwork Coffee Company. The coffee ice cream in this recipe was…
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…
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….
Organic Guacamole
I’m not sure if it’s possible to live in San Diego without a Guacamole addiction! Our Organic Guacamole is easy to make and goes with just about everything. Most people serve this creamy Mexican dip with a big bag of their favorite chips, however, it’s always fun to reach outside of your comfort zone and start pairing guacamole with…
Detox Drink
Spring break is coming to an end for most of us, and I know just a few kids who either ate too many jelly beans or (for the older kids) went to Coachella! Either way, many of us need to clean up our act after “fun in the sun” and too many yin foods. Here…
Satsuma Mandarin Pudding
Satsuma’s are a seedless, sweet-flavored Mandarin, easy to peel and taste a bit like nature’s candy. The perfect addition for our Satsuma Mandarin Pudding made with young Thai coconut meat. Delicious! Simple Living Tip: No time to make Satsuma Mandarin Pudding? Simply peel and segment your Satsuma Mandarin’s and pop them in your mouth. A satisfying…
Peachy Chia Porridge
This morning we’re starting our day off with a Peachy Chia Porridge. Made with an overnight mixture of buckwheat groats and chia seeds. High in omega-3’s and includes a gluten-free protein. ENJOY!
Strawberry Lentil Salad
Here you go my strawberry loving friends, a beautiful spring or summer salad with added lentils. Our Strawberry Lentil Salad is topped with my homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette and maple roasted cashews. Such a quick and easy dressing for a plant-protein- boosted salad. Delicious! This quick and easy salad was made using Organic Girl –…