Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that boost and repairs the immune system. I love my spinach–I love it in my smoothies and in my juices. But I still like my spinach salads. I like to keep my salads super simple, but full of flavor and color. Simple Spinach Salad Makes 2
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My Green Magic Smoothie is low in sugar–great for weight loss and digestion. 1 cup coconut milk or water 1/2 cup spinach 1/2 avocado 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: Ice Blend well and Serve Live Life Optimally, Kristie
Read more →These 6 super spices have powerful properties that can you boost and maintain your health. Make sure they are in your kitchen and that you cook with them often. My favorites? Turmeric–I add this to my teas and nutmilks. Cumin–I add this to my soups and stirfrys. Ginger–I add this to my smoothies, juices, and teas. Live
Read more →Green Thunder with a Dash of Sunshine Smoothie Just in time for winter, a smoothie full of sunshine! Ingredients: 2 large kiwi, peeled 1 large fresh mango, peeled, pitted, chopped (or 1 cup frozen mango) 2 cups spinach 1 cup coconut water 1 cup water or coconut milk 1 scoop vegan protein 1 T ground flax flax Add ingredients
Read more →Roasted Vegetable Salad Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 cups roasted vegetables (parsnip, carrots, beets, onions, peppers, brussel sprouts) 2 cups mixed greens Directions: Make a batch of roasted vegetables using the following ingredients: · 3 large parsnips, chopped 2 to 3 large carrots, chopped 1 to 2 large beets, chopped 1 to 2 large onions, chopped *Optional:
Read more →Homemade Fruit Rollups Ingredients 9 organic apples, peeled, cored, and cubed Water Cinnamon Lemon Juice Directions Peel, core and cube 9 apples. Add 1 cup water to a pot, then Add apples Place on stove on medium heat for 10- 15minutes. Add apples and water to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add mixture back to pot
Read more →Healthy NO BAKE Snack Bars 2 cups pitted dates 3/4 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup nut butter 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2T cacao 1 pinch salt Toss everything into a food processor and process until the mixture starts to go smooth and clump into a ball. (The dates will be all chopped up but you’ll
Read more →Black Quinoa Salad with Mango Ingredients: 2 cups black quinoa 1 large mango, diced 3 large tomatoes, diced 5 green onions, sliced 1 cup chopped cilantro 3 medium avocados, diced 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Prepare the quinoa. Let cool to room temperature. In a large bowl,
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Delicious Black and Red Bean Soup This fall family favorite is loaded with immune-boosting vegetables, onion, and garlic. Plus, you’ll get a nice dose of fiber and more antioxidants from the red and black beans. And your body will LOVE your for feeding it whole foods! It’s EASY to mix this recipe up each time you make
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes This recipe makes about 12-14 medium sized pancakes–perfect for my pumpkin-loving family, and wonderful for fall family breakfasts! Ingredients: 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 c coconut milk 2T raw organic honey 5 organic eggs 2 T coconut oil, melted, (plus a little to grease your pan) 1 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 c
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