Frittatas are one of my brother’s new favorite to go lunches, and he is a very picky eater who would not normally willfully choose a food with this much green. He likes to take a quarter wrapped up in plastic wrap and eat it like pizza, and I definitely recommend it over dining hall processed pizza. This simple combination is mediterranean inspired with juicy zucchini, salty feta, earthy sun dried tomatoes and the richness of turkey sausages. Continue Reading →
Paleo Omega Granola Clusters
This granola contains some plant sources that are particularly high in omega 3 fatty acids- the walnuts, hemp hearts and chia seeds, which help reduce inflammation and cholesterol and have and an anti-aging effect in our bodies. The difference between paleo granola and regular granola is that there are no grains like oats. Continue Reading →
Berry Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are no longer just for growing pets. They are an excellent source of essential fatty acids and fiber, along with several important minerals like calcium and manganese. They are also very helpful for the digestive system because they keep things moving and thus reduce any bloating around the midsection. Continue Reading →
Spicy Paleo Frittata
Eggs, yolks and all, are one of the easiest and best sources of protein for our bodies. Frittatas are an easy way to use any leftover ingredients and make them into something coherent and fancy enough to serve for brunch. Continue Reading →
Probiotic Rich Chai Porridge
Probiotics are one of the most increasingly marketed aspects of nutrition. Our small intestines, where much of our digestion and nutrient absorption takes place, need to have an optimal balance of intestinal flora, or gut bacteria, to do their jobs and keep our digestive and immune systems in order. One way to support our intestines is through consuming probiotics, either through supplement form or a range of fermented foods. Continue Reading →
Chocolate Power Banana Bread
While excess sugar is not great for waist lines, mood swings or maintaining high nutrient levels, in the right forms and moderate amounts it can provide easy energy. I especially like sweets that fall under the umbrellas of paleo, vegan or even raw because they all focus on whole foods and high quality ingredients. Continue Reading →
Mini Breakfast Bacon Bites
These are so cute but good and manly enough to get a stamp of approval from my pickiest brother. Eggs, yolks and all, are a super food. There are a few different ways to measure protein sources to see how much we can actually absorb and eggs always end up at the top. Continue Reading →
Shakshuka
This is a fresh but hearty warm and comforting dish hailing from North Africa, perfect for a chilly morning. Tomatoes form the base of this meal; though containing many vitamins and antioxidants, they are most highly regarded nutritionally for their lycopene. It is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant best absorbed when cooked and combined with good quality fat like olive oil. Continue Reading →
Parfait with Orange Apricot Granola
Granola meets the Middle East through the main ingredients here with cinnamon (a natural food preserver and effective blood sugar stabilizer), tahini (a sesame paste with good levels of copper, manganese and the desirable fatty acid omega-3) and dried apricots (little powerhouses of iron, vitamins a and c and fiber). Parfaits are a really good way to use up little bits of whatever ingredients you have laying around to make a nice looking dish. Continue Reading →
Southern Granola
I have never been to the American south but I imagine lots of sun drenched porches scattered with people drinking sweet tea, old pickup trucks racing down dirt roads and ladies slaving away in country kitchens to make endless amounts of hearty soul food. Maybe I have been watching too many country music videos but I love the flavors and ingredients from this region and they provided my inspiration for this granola. Continue Reading →