A perfectly sweet, fruity, and simple dessert! It's sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup and is primarily just made from fruit! It's topped with a crumbly oat topping to give it just the right amount of crisp! We highly recommend giving this one a try. ;) Ingredients Filling 4-5 medium peaches, sliced 2 [...]
Join us this fall for our 4-week detox program! Understanding the Term "Detox" The word detox can make us thinks of several types of fasts or cleanses; because of this, it is important that we make known the true definition of detox and how to achieve it. In the world of Functional Medicine, the [...]
We love finding ways to add extra vegetables to meals...and that's exactly what this pasta sauce helped us to accomplish! Yes, normal pasta sauce is made from tomatoes, but this sauce uses many vegetables that would not normally be found in a pasta sauce. An added perk: it's creamy from the cashews! We hope [...]
Smoothies are a quick breakfast option. However, in order to make sure we are starting the day off well, we need to ensure we are building a good quality smoothie! Hint: an all fruit smoothie can use a few adjustments! When making a smoothie, always include a source of protein and healthy fat. These [...]
We are always looking for ways to incorporate more legumes into our day - this mashed chickpea salad with dill is one of our new favorite ways to accomplish this! Think of it as a chicken salad alternative...its full of fiber and protein, creamy, and oh so delicious! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained [...]
A little bit of quinoa, a variety of colorful vegetables, edamame, and a creamy peanut sauce...put it all together and you've got yourself a delicious side dish! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame (found in the frozen vegetables section of the grocery store) 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 1 cucumber, diced (we used zucchini instead [...]
Finding a good quality granola at the grocery store can be difficult (and pricey!). Making your own is easy, cheap, and allows you to personalize the flavors. Use it as a topping on yogurt or a smoothie bowl, eat with milk and fruit, or enjoy on its own! Ingredients 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use [...]
In case you missed it, we were on the Morning Blend! As they stated on their website... When it comes to weight loss, everyone’s journey looks different. Nutrition is not “one size fits all,” so it’s important to create a personalized nutrition plan that fits your own needs. Integrative Health & Wellness can help [...]
Turkey tacos for dinner one night --> turkey taco bowls for lunch the next day...the best of both worlds! In addition to these three recipes, we made our tacos/taco bowls with romaine lettuce, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced black olives, sliced avocado, jalapenos, and fresh-squeezed lime juice! For the turkey taco meat: Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive [...]
Pasta salad is a great addition to a summer cookout! Next time you make it, try switching it up to make it more nutritious...but still delicious. ;) How? Use bean noodles, load it up with colorful veggies, and incorporate healthy fats into the dressing! Ingredients One package Banza chickpea noodles Vegetables of choice (we [...]
