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Cashew Power Spread
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Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) In one cup of chickpeas there are 15 grams of protein and four grams of healthy fats! Chickpeas are a great source of energy. They absorb many different spices very well which is what makes them so versatile. They can be used to add flavor or plump up the nutritional value of many meals. 1…
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Cheesey Grits & Cajun Shrimp
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The Key to Cajun: Paprika Paprika is a staple ingredient in a Cajun spice profile! It is ground spice made from a variety of different peppers. It originates from good ol’ Mexico! Paprika is part of the Capsicum annuum pepper plant family. The active ingredient capsaicin is what aides in all its amazing benefits. Paprika…
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Ground Yourself
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SEVEN BENEFITS TO GROUNDING Decrease Inflammation Realign Cortisol Rhythms Increase Energy Improve Sleeping and Fall Asleep Faster Improve Blood Flow Throughout the Body Heal from Injuries Faster Improve Mood and Decrease Negative Emotions “I feel so grounded!” Have you ever heard someone say that? What the heck does that even mean? …
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Phytic Acid
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What is Phytic Acid Phytic acid is known as a food inhibitor. It binds micronutrients and prevents them from being bioavailable. (Gupta, Gangoliya, & Singh, 2015) This happens because we, humans, lack the enzyme phytase in our digestive tract. Soaking these foods high in phytic acid can help reduce the phytic acid content in foods to improve the nutritional…
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Butternut Maple Risotto
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Winter Squashes Winter squashes are extremely versatile and super easy to “dress up” with flavor. The winter squashes include: butternut, acorn, spaghetti, kabocha and red kabocha, carnival , sugar pumpkin, sweet dumpling, and delicata squash. Winter squashes are high in: VITAMIN A Vit. A is a fat soluble nutrient that is essential for: immune function,…
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Collagen Hydrolysate
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What is Collagen? Collagen hydrolysate is a bioactive product and protein source derived from pigs, sheep, cows, oxen, or chickens. It helps regenerate and synthesize the cartilage and protein in your body. The two major reasons people utilize collagen is because of the integumentary benefits or the musculoskeletal benefits. Collagen is your most abundant protein, making up…