Tag: healthy
Spring Cleaning For Your Bod
Spring is one of the best times to cleanse not only our homes but our bodies and mind as well. Spring is the time of renewal and rejuvenation. With the warmer air and lighter feel, spring will allow us to sustain on simple and light meals that are high in nutrients and naturally support our [...]
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Flourless Double Chocolate Cookies
Today for my healthy cooking class I thought it would be a great idea to make a healthier version of some type of dessert we are used to eating during the holidays. We can certainly enjoy dessert without feeling guilty, especially with this recipe! Growing up I have always loved chocolate and this recipe reminds [...]
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Quinoa Pumpkin Muffins
Tis the season for pumpkin! Pumpkin flavor is all the rage now whether it is a pumpkin spiced latte or some type of pumpkin bread or baked good. Since my days of drinking milk and soy are over, and I can’t eat most breads because of gluten, I decided to make my own healthy version [...]
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Double D (Detoxifying and Delicious!) Chickpea Veggie Burgers
I have been craving chickpea/veggie burgers lately because I have been seeing tons of pictures in recipe magazines that have my mouth watering. Only problem is most chickpea or veggie burgers use bread crumbs or unrefined flours. This recipe is free of any flour or bread crumbs so it is gluten free and will aid [...]
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Zucchini Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce
Every summer I look forward to the delicious produce from local farmer’s markets. I love supporting local farmers and knowing that my food is super fresh and hasn’t been traveling thousands of miles to get to my plate. One of the veggies I look forward to the most this time of the year is zucchini! [...]
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Fresh Veggie and Mango Quinoa Salad
Quinoa (pronounced: keen wah) is one of the most versatile and healthiest grains. It can be made into muffins, porridge, salads, used as a side dish, added to soups, or have as a meal in a stir-fry. One of my favorite ways to make quinoa is by making some type of quinoa salad. I save [...]
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Kale and Avocado Detox Salad
In the summer I enjoy eating lighter meals that incorporate simple and fresh ingredients that are full of flavor and help cleanse my body. Usually I tend to eat a lot of stir-fried veggies with brown rice or quinoa, bean salads, or leafy green salads this time of year. I try to always make a [...]
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Guilt-Free Chocolate Brownies
Last weekend I went on a road trip to upstate New York to go hiking and see a Dave Matthews Band concert. I planned to make food to bring along to assure that I would have healthy meals because it can be hard to expect easy access to healthy food when you are in an [...]
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Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili is one of my favorite meals especially on rainy days like today. After experimenting with a few recipes this has been my ultimate go-to veggie chili recipe! This is an easy recipe that does not require a lot of time to make. Even meat-eaters will love it! Feel free to garnish with a [...]
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15 Ways To Be Healthier And Happier (You Can Start Today!)
When it comes to our health, eating well is only part of it. Here are some lifestyle suggestions to help you achieve a healthy and happy life: Think of at least 3 things you are grateful for everyday. Give yourself at least 5 minutes everyday to be still. Listen to your breath. Include exercise as [...]
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