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Pineapple Green Smoothie
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Pineapple Pineapples are most known for their protein digesting enzyme called bromelain! Bromelain breaks down large protein molecules into amino acids that your body can more easily use. The stem of the pineapple contains the highest amount of bromelain. This enzyme has anti-inflammatory properties, accelerates wound healing, and inhibits platelet aggregation (prevents blood clots). (Maurer, 2001) It is commonly supplemented…
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Avocado Plantain “toast”
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Plantains Plantains are rich in potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6. Plantains also contain fiber which can help with digestion. They are high in complex carbohydrates making them lower on the glycemic index! This means that they will not cause as big of a blood sugar increase as other carbohydrates. They are a…
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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…