When it comes to eating vegetables and trying to come up with ways to sneak them into the diet, most of us would rather call in for pizza, which seems like a good choice at the time because it’s fast, convenient and satisfying, at least for the moment. Unfortunately, a diet of pizza is what got you to realize you need to eat more vegetables! Click on my blog here where I show you how to prepare a surprisingly easy dish using brussels sprouts and cranberries. Find out how this may also help protect you against chronic illness...
I’m developing some new recipes to share with you. Here’s one you can use for breakfast or a snack, for those of you who can’t eat oats. For those who can, just replace the quinoa with gluten free oats. This is a low sugar recipe; feel free to add more honey to your taste. This was perfect for me as a mid-afternoon or after dinner snack that packs a lot of fiber, protein and fat. You can have one of these after dinner to help your digestion or take them along with you for a post-workout “pick-me-up."
Let me know what you think. Enjoy!”
Fermented foods are vital to health. The probiotic bacteria in fermented foods has been shown in studies to improve the health of the microbiome, boost the immune system, improve digestion, pain, inflammation and even sleep. Fermented foods are food as medicine.
So, as you may know, I come from Colombia where the mango vendors are on every street corner. Needless to say this dessert is a summertime favorite in our home. It's so easy to prepare, it's a recipe you'll want to share with your friends.
For this simple stir fry, you may substitute any vegetables. I like to shred or chop vegetables and place them in mason jars for use during the week. I usually keep vegetables like carrots, cabbage, brussels sprouts and zucchini all prepped and ready to go for either a quick salad or stir fry like this favorite.
A favorite on cool days, or anytime, this creamy delicious soup really satisfies! If you are cooking for fewer than six, this soup keeps well refrigerated as a strategy for lightening your cooking burden during a busy week.
The Nourished Quick Bowl is an easy-to-make high nutrient meal with very adaptable ingredient options. Here is my starter suggestion made with Rice, quinoa and chicken breasts which can be purchased pre-cooked or cooked in advance.
This is a warm comforting alternative to grain-containing cereal and it’s similar in consistency to oatmeal, but it is high in protein, fiber and fat.
It is a low glycemic cereal that helps you keep your blood sugar from spiking.
Serves 4 | Cook time ~20 minutes | Prep time (if chopping vegetables) ~10 minutes
Serves 6 | Prep Time ~20 Minutes | Cook Time ~20 Minutes