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January 17, 2021

Relieving Stress and Anxiety

The other day, I felt the world crushing down on me.  Has this ever or more recently happened to you? No doubt, I’ve discovered and adopted many silver linings during this past 12 months.  I know from personal experience that the “rose among the thorn” is key to living the optimal healthy lifestyle because that

January 10, 2021

Tropical Salad

TROPICAL SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 avocado diced 8 pineapple slices, cubed 1 papaya or mango, cubed 1/2 cup celery, diced Option: Top with fresh mint PREPARATION: Toss all ingredients and enJOY. Adapted from: The Metagenics Detox

January 10, 2021

Cauliflower Popcorn

INGREDIENTS: 2 TBS of olive oil 3/4 to 1 lb cauliflower  Iodine salt (sea is good) to taste PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 425.  Brush baking sheets with some olive oil. Cut cauliflower into 1 inch florets. Toss with olive oil and Iodine sea salt and spread on to baking sheet evenly. Roast for about 10

January 10, 2021

Vegetarinan Chili

Vegetarian Chili INGREDIENTS: 1 TBS Olive Oil 1 medium onion chopped 2-4 whole carrots, diced 4 gloves of garlic, minced 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional) 2 TBS chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 can low sodium,  organic kidney beans (rinsed or keep liquid) 1

January 09, 2021

Smokey Bean Tacos

Smokey Bean Tacos INGREDIENTS: 15 oz can of no salt added fire roasted tomatoes (I could not find fire roasted tomatoes so I added about a tablespoon of Liquid Smoke 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced seeded poblano pepper 1 TBS minced garlic 1 TBS fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried 1 tsp ground

January 02, 2021

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna from “UNDO IT!”

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna from “UNDO IT!” INGREDIENTS: 32 tunes frozen chopped spinach, thawed 16 ounces cremini and/or button mushrooms 1/4 tea fine sea salt, divided 1/4 freshly ground black pepper 2/3 cup Roasted Garlic,puree  24 ounces tofu, blotted dry and finely crumbled 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 cup finely packed basil leaves, finely chopped

December 27, 2020

“Om” Oatmeal

“OM” OATMEAL INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rolled oats 2 TBS Hemp Hearts 1/4 dried dates 1 TBS ground flaxseed Filtered Water Pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds to garnish Top with berries (optional) PREPARATION: Combine first four ingredients into a stainless steel pot.  Fill with filtered water to just cover the oat mixture.  Cook on low-medium heat until

December 26, 2020

Restorative Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Restorative Strawberry-Banana Smoothie INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups water 2 bananas (frozen works best) 12 frozen strawberries 20 raw walnuts PREPARATION: Combine all ingredients except the walnuts in blender.  Blend for one minute or until smooth.  Pour into two tall glasses, and top with walnuts.    FROM:  “Happy Healthy Gut”  Jennifer Browne 

December 16, 2020

Plant Based Bolognese

Plant Based Bolognese INGREDIENTS: 1 Shallot 3 Garlic Gloves 2 Carrots Fresh Rosemary (or spice) 4 oz cauliflower florets 1/4 chile flakes (optional) 14 oz crushed can of tomatoes  2 TBS Red Miso Paste PREPARATION: Chop the shallot, garlic, carrots and cauliflower.  Put the shallots and garlic in a food processor and pulse.  Add the

December 12, 2020

Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Stew — Crock Pot

CREAMY WILD RICE MUSHROOM STEW – CROCK POT INGREDIENTS: 1 medium yellow onion diced 3-5 stalks of celery diced 1 cup or more carrots diced 8 ounces any type of mushrooms sliced (or a mix of mushrooms). NOTE: The recipe also calls for crimini mushrooms — but I couldn’t find them at 2 different stores