Beets: a controversial topic, we know! We love them, but we know that's not always the popular opinion! When we talk about beets, try to think outside the box and disregard the canned beets that you grew up with. Fresh beets are so much better! While we love their flavor, we like their health [...]
September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month. With that being said, there is no time like the present to focus on fueling our brains. While it is important to always be supporting brain health through nutrition, we want to put an extra emphasis on it this month. A brain power food: walnuts! Have you ever noticed [...]
August is Kids Eat Right month! As a nation, we are overfed but undernourished; many children in our society are no different than this. Parents and caregivers play a key role in the current and long-term eating habits of children; the choices that kids see their caregivers make have a strong impact on their own [...]
Get $50 off a 3x4 Genetic Test now through August 31st! A strong starting point for a health journey: understand your body! Genetic testing allows you to do just that. Importance of Genetic Testing Systems Approach: The human body is complex. The 3x4 genetic test looks at how genes work together in cellular pathways [...]
A pasta salad can be turned into a nourishing meal! Of course, it's all about the ingredients you use. We made this pasta salad with chickpea noodles for an extra boost of protein and fiber! Ingredients 2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped (we used rotisserie chicken) 2 ripe avocado pitted and diced 1 pound cooked rotini [...]
"Eat your dark leafy greens!" Sound familiar? Let's take a look at why we should be eating our greens each day! Leafy greens (especially the dark ones!) are one of the most nutrient-dense foods available to us. The list of benefits of eating dark leafy greens seems never-ending, but we picked out a few [...]
Tofu is an easy protein to keep on hand! We love this recipe for crispy baked tofu. It is great served with side dishes, added to salads, and paired with raw veggies for a snack!Ingredients1 block (12 to 15 ounces) organic extra-firm tofu1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon tamari1 tablespoon arrowroot starchInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees and [...]
July is National Berry Month! In July, berries are at their peak! They are widely available at farmers markets and in stores. Since they are in season, they are also bursting with flavor at this time of year! It is no secret that berries are packed with health benefits. They are full of vitamins [...]
This dip is a perfect example of how we can swap a few ingredients in a recipe to make it a bit more nutrient dense! Instead of sour cream, we used Greek yogurt, and, instead of traditional mayo (such as Hellman's), we used an avocado oil mayo! Ingredients 1 8-oz block feta cheese ½ cup sour cream [...]
A refreshing, sweet treat that kids will be sure to enjoy - and adults too. ;) Ingredients 3 cups plain, unsweetened full-fat Greek yogurt ⅓ cup honey (or ½ cup for a sweeter bark) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 strawberries, thinly sliced Other topping ideas: peanut butter (drizzly peanut butter works best!) , sliced bananas, crushed almonds, peanuts, [...]
