Recipes
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Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps
As the warm weather arrives, a variety of lettuces will also appear in the food stores and farmers markets. It’s the perfect time to experiment with fresh lettuce wraps and give bread a rest for a while. These Mediterranean Wraps are incredibly satisfying with a balanced combo of raw and cooked whole food ingredients. The filling includes lentils as a healthy plant-based protein with fresh raw veggies, za’atar spiced cauliflower and red skin potatoes. These wraps also include a hefty dose of whole food fats (olives and avocado), so no need for oils or other refined fats. INGREDIENTS Makes about…
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Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal
SPICED PUMPKIN OATMEAL with fresh ‘Simply Green‘ juice Enjoy the delicious flavors of fall first thing in the morning with this hearty bowl of cooked oats. The spiced pumpkin butter is sweetened with dates and mixed into the oatmeal to add just the right amount of wholefood sweetness. Top with fresh raw almond milk, crushed walnuts, and chopped dates to finish this amazing breakfast bowl. Don’t forget your daily fresh pressed juice to enjoy before your cooked meal. Try the ‘Simply Green’ juice recipe below. Ingredients 1.5 cups rolled oats 3 cups water Pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup spiced…
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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars with Vanilla Cream
NO-BAKE PUMPKIN PIE BARS with vanilla cream This is just the dessert to dig into once pumpkin season arrives. It’s silky smooth with an incredibly clean pumpkin flavor and so easy to prepare. Brimming with aromatic spices, like ginger and nutmeg, and made with only whole food ingredients. If that’s not enough to make you happy, consider that there is not an ounce of refined sugar in the whole shebang. You’ll also get a hefty dose of omega 3 with the inclusion of walnuts in the crust. Ingredients Makes 9 servings Crust: 3/4 cup quick oats 3/4 cup walnuts 3/4…
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Coconut-Chocolate Pudding Parfait
This plant-based parfait is elegant, tasty and easy to make. The combination of chocolate pudding and coconut yogurt make this healthy dessert deliciously rich. You can keep it minimal and streamlined by serving this parfait ‘as is’ or jazz it up with a layer of berries and granola. If you’re heading to any potlucks or barbecues, these dairy-free parfaits can substitute as a healthier dessert option. If you’re looking for an easy way to keep your pudding chilled at outdoor parties, order yourself a set of these double wall tea glass from zwilling.com (shown in photo). They’ll keep your chilled…
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The Fourth of July Breakfast is Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
Nothing says the Fourth of July like a bit of red, white and blue so why not add a little patriotic flare to your food and prepare this colorful fruit salad. Fresh fruits and veggies are a must, if you don’t want to jeopardize your fitness gains over the summer, by eating too much barbecue and potato salad. Enjoying fresh quality foods when they are at their peak for nutrition is among the most nurturing things you can do for yourself and others. So take along this healthy fruit-based snack to keep yourself from filling up on the bad stuff.…
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Mushroom Lentil Wraps
With winter behind us and spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to begin incorporating lighter meals with fresh garden veggies. These savory wraps are light and delicious. You will find them equally satisfying as an appetizer or even an entree. The fresh dill and za’atar spiced cauliflower send these fresh lettuce wraps over the top by adding a burst of Middle Eastern flavor. If you’re not much of a mushroom lover, you may enjoy our Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps with za’atar spiced cauliflower INGREDIENTS Makes 2 servings 6 large romaine leaves (or 12 small) FILLING 1 ½ cup cooked…
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Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Chickpeas
Quinoa Lettuce Wraps are the perfect raw-cooked fusion meal to enjoy throughout the spring season. Just about any combination of raw veggies along with a few legumes and/or whole grain will do. However, with a bit of fresh herb and some spice, you can create outrageously tasty lettuce wraps like this recipe with raw cucumber, tomato, green onion, and basil. An exquisite array of textures and flavors to please any palate. This light and refreshing plant-powered meal is gluten free, easy to prepare and will make an excellent springtime lunch. FILLING INGREDIENTS Makes 2 servings 6 large romaine leaves 2…
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Vegetable Pho with Fresh Greens
Warm yourself up with the amazing flavors of Pho and enjoy the aroma of this dish while it’s cooking in your kitchen. There’s something special about the smell of fresh broth simmering on a cold day. Bursting with fresh and savory flavors, this Vietnamese-style meal makes use of healthy ingredients including fresh herbs, crisp bean sprouts and greens. Pho is considered more like a meal than a soup so think of it as your entree. Just serve along with fresh pressed juice and a leafy green salad and you will have yourself a light and delicious raw-cooked fusion meal. Of…
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Arugula and Sweet Potato Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dressing
This bowl of goodness is almost a meal in itself and definitely a great way to deliver a dose of healthy raw greens to the body. The sweet potatoes add density and a perfect compliment to the bold flavors of arugula and sharp zest of the balsamic vinegar. This meal will hit all the high notes on your palate and leave you completely satisfied. It’s quick and simple to make, especially if you prepare ahead and have the dressing and steamed sweet potatoes waiting in the fridge. Note: a touch of crumbled cashew cheese would send this salad over the…
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4 Healthy Detox Shots to Drink on the Regular
There’s something about waking up on a weekend morning and putting together a big ol glasses of healthy stuff. I mean, you can mix all kinds of things together. Hell, even if it tastes like dirt I like it. Why? Because it’s just something I get enjoyment out of—I know I’m pumping good into me. It’s not something I do everyday, and it’s not an obsession. I genuinely just like doing it. And when I don’t have time to make one, I even love walking down the street to buy it. Simple things. Simple things… To give credit where credit…
