Bacon Egg Salad

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Eggs are a great source of easy to digest protein and their yolks have an important nutrient called lecithin which helps with memory and other cognitive processes. They also contain several other vitamins and minerals, many of which are mostly concentrated in the yolks. There is some concern over the substantial presence of cholesterol also in the yolks, but research seems to be showing that eating eggs regularly  does not seem to significantly raise serum (blood) cholesterol levels in the body. Continue Reading →

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Creamy Tahini Vegetable Noodles

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Nourishing ourselves well in the spring can be kind of tricky, our bodies are becoming more inclined to fresh produce but it is still too cold and damp out for large amounts of light food. This kind of dish is a balanced combination of warming, grounding food that is easy to digest, with lots of lightly cooked vegetables. Continue Reading →

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Curry Roasted Chickpeas

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These are so simple that they do not even really need a recipe. Chickpeas are an inexpensive source of protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber, making them very filling. I like to eat these plain but they are nice when sprinkled on salads too. Coconut oil is very good to use for roasting because it has a high smoke point, meaning that it stays intact at higher heats than most oils. When an oil hits its smoke point it changes on a molecular level and becomes oxidized, making it potentially damaging to our cells (what antioxidants protect us from). Continue Reading →

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