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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…
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Vanilla Cashew Milk
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Cashews Cashews are the third most produced type of “nut” worldwide. Did you know that cashews are actually seeds? They are quite popular due to their versatility. Cashews are high in unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and minerals. Cashews contain phytic acid which has antioxidant properties. Phytic acid is also known as inositol hexaphosphate. It has…
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Fancy Figs with Bee Pollen
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Figs Figs are such a funky fruit. Their seeds and “flower” grow together into one! They come in many different colors and are found year round as a dried fruit. I would encourage you to eat only fresh figs. Dried figs contain three times as much sugar! Fresh figs are in season during the…
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Chia Fall Salad Dressing
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Essential Oil Infused Salad Dressing Infusing essential oils in beverages, soups, and salad dressing is super easy. You can either choose which oils to infuse based on symptomatic reasoning. Example: if you are having a headache, infusing a drop of peppermint in your water may help ease the ache. During the fall there is an…
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Venison & Cinnamon Acorn Squash
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Why Venison? Venison is a very lean meat. Venison packs the most protein of all red meats. It also has far less fat than other red meats including beef. It also has more vitamins and minerals than beef. It is rich in iron and B-vitamins! Since venison is a dense meat, it doesn’t take…
