Pomegranate and dark chocolate combine in this decadent (yet better-for-you) dessert. Benefits Pomegranates are best known for their connection to heart health, as they reduce inflammation and help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Cacao boosts serotonin levels, which improves mood and makes us feel happy. Monk fruit sweetener is a natural fruit-based sweetener that makes this cake sweet…
Delicata squash is a delicious and fast cooking squash, that is great on its own as a side dish, or delicious as part of a salad or warm veggie bowl. Unlike many other squashes, it cooks up incredibly fast, in just 20 minutes, and you don’t have to waste time peeling the skin, as it’s…
Up your avocado game with these avocado sweet potato toasts. These make a great (and insta-worthy) party appetizer. Benefits: Sweet potato is high in Vitamin A, needed for clear skin. Avocado contains healthy fats, Vitamin K for healthy bones, and folate. Broccoli sprouts may help the body detox certain environmental toxins. Here’s the recipe: Avocado Sweet Potato Toast…
Cool down this summer with a chilled soup, like this refreshing watermelon gazpacho. It comes together fast, and you can easily make a big batch for a party, or simply, to eat throughout the week. Pour it into pint size mason jars for a quick grab and go lunch option throughout the week. Benefits: Watermelon is…
If you’ve been looking for a dairy-free alternative to sour cream, try this cashew sour cream recipe. Benefits: Cashews are a great source of energy and support bone and brain health. Apple cider vinegar aids digestion and supports overall health. Lemon is a refreshing source of Vitamin C and phytochemicals called limonoids, which have been shown to help fight…
Spice up your next kale salad with a little hot chile for added flavor (and fat burn!) All hot peppers contain capsaicin– a compound that may promote weight loss-especially hard to lose belly fat – by increasing energy expenditure after consumption. You can replace the chickpea croutons with regular chickpeas if you’re in a rush,…
Healthify your pasta night by swapping in an alternative bean-based pasta and piling on the veggies. Bean-Based Pasta Many brands now offer bean and lentil based pastas, made primarily with ingredients like chickpeas, black beans, or red lentils. These bean based pasta are naturally gluten-free, and typically have much more protein and fiber compared to…
Enjoy the benefits of matcha, without drinking the tea… instead, add it to this mango matcha smoothie bowl for a filling, energizing way to start your day. Matcha is a powdered form of green tea, noted for its health benefits. Most notably: Stress Reduction: Despite having a small amount of caffeine, matcha tea is calming…
Make use of all the delicious berries now coming into season with the Very Berry tart. Berries are some of the most nutritious, antioxidant rich fruits we have, so consume them regularly for good health. Strawberries Strawberries are noted for their role in helping to balance blood sugar, prevent cancer, provide anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits,…
Add some serious antioxidants to your morning with this quick and easy acai bowl. Acai is a berry that comes from the Amazon and is commonly consumed in Brazil. It contains a variety of antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids, as well as omega fats, trace minerals, and essential nutrients. Antioxidant-rich foods, like acai, support skin, brain,…