Vanilla Protein Balls – makes 8 balls My favorite post-exercise protein treat! Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin seeds, soaked 8 Medjool Dates, soaked 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract ⅓ cup vegan protein vanilla powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) ⅛ cup water Directions: SOAK THE INGREDIENTS: Soak pumpkin seeds and dates in water for 15
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ENERGIZING MORNING SMOOTHIE This is my favorite green smoothie. It is nourishing, energizing, and satisfying! Ingredients: 3 C filtered water or coconut water 2 big handfuls organic spinach 1/2 organic banana 1 c mixed tropical fruit (I use a frozen blend of pineapple, mango and strawberry) 1 scoop organic vegan protein vanilla 1T ground flax Optional: Ice
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Cool Lentil Salad Spring time salads are the best–they are light, refreshing and rejuventating. Lentils are a great source of fiber and protein, and are a delicious addition to any springtime salad. This salad serves 2–I usually double it so I have leftovers. Ingredients: 1 cup lentils 2 cups water ½ teaspoon sea salt 1
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Homemade Herb Bread This wonderful flatbread uses clean, whole food ingredients, and is delicious: full of antioxidants, and nutrition! The flax adds important omegas. This pairs well with hummus and guacamole. Use it as a bread replacement at meals, or as a “sandwich” for your favorite veggies! This recipe is made in a dehydrator at 105 degrees to maintain the nutrients,
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Healthier Corn Tortilla Chips Ingredients: 24 small nonGMO, salt-free (very low sodium), organic corn tortillas* Olive oil Preferred low salt seasonings ProTip: Season with kelp, (a low salt alternative), or very low sodium herbal seasoning like Spike. Directions: 1. ) Using a pizza cutter, cut the tortillas into 6th. 2.) Coat with olive oil, if desired (they can
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Guacamole This is delicious served with: raw flax crackers, raw flat herb bread, homemade corn chips, or toasted organic spelt bread. Ingredients: 3 ripe avocado 1 garlic clove, minced 3 organic roma tomatoes, chopped 1 organic lime, juiced Pinch of Pink Himalayan sea salt Pinch crushed black pepper Directions: 1.) Slice avocados in half, then scoop avocado
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This homemade raw energy bar is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy omegas. I love this as an afternoon snack, or a quick morning breakfast bar. These are essential for me to have around on longer work days or travel. And my family enjoys these on hikes and bike rides. (Recipe adapted from GSGLife): Yields about 75-100
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This raw flax cracker treat is packed Omega-3’s that boost your heart and brain health, and help with inflammation. It’s crunchy and savory–and makes a great “chip” replacement for dips, guacamole, and hummus. Raw Flax Crackers (Recipe adapted from GSGLife) Ingredients 1 cup ground Flax 2 T whole flaxseeds ¾ cup filtered water 3 tsp tamari (or Braggs Liquid
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Mango Garden Slaw 2 c Cabbage (green and purple), shredded 1 c Mango, chopped 1 c Carrots, shredded 1 c Jicama, chopped 2T Mint, chopped ¼ c Pumpkin Seeds 1T ground flax To make the Slaw: Mix all together in large bowl: Shredded Green and Purple cabbage, chopped mango, shredded carrots, chopped jicama, Chopped mint, flax, and
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Build Stamina and Reduce Fatigue with these 7 Foods Our bodies use the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the food we eat to rebuild, repair, and rejuvenate our cells and body systems. Stress and poor diet can contribute to a weakened immune system, fatigue, join pain, obesity, auto-immune disease, and cancers. Foods high in vitamin B5 (pantothenic
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