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 →
Quinoa Pepperoni Pizza Bites
These pizza flavor inspired bites are just as unlimited as actual pizza pies when it comes to ingredients you can add in, but they offer much more fiber, protein and nutrients than a regular pizza. Plus they are free from the preservatives and fillers that normally lurk in pre-made frozen pizza bites. Continue Reading →
Trail Mix Chocolate Bark
While dark chocolate has some nutritional benefits itself, it is more ideal if we eat it with some extra protein and fiber to offset the sugar rush that it also provides. This is an easy way to add in lots of nuts and seeds and some dried fruit to chocolate to give it that extra oopmh. I made it specifically because my mom and her friend are having some major chocolate cravings lately Continue Reading →
Twice Baked Yams
Besides yams, the main ingredient in this dish is ground turkey. This festive bird is known best nutritionally for being a good source of the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is classified as essential because our bodies cannot make it, but not many foods contain it in high levels, so it can be hard to get. Continue Reading →
Tuna Cucumber Rolls
Cucumbers are a good source of silica, a mineral that helps maintain healthy and lustrous skin, hair and nails. They also have a very high water content which helps maintain optimal hydration, a second factor that contributes to looking healthy and youthful on the outside. Continue Reading →
Candied Cinnamon Almonds
Almonds are one of my go to snacks, they are portable, energy dense and have a longer shelf life than most fresh food. They are good sources of fiber, protein, vitamin E, and minerals like copper and magnesium. I always have bags of them stashed around everywhere and sometimes I like to dress them up a little. 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 →
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Nuts
These are one of my most special treats. They add an extra touch of crunch and sweetness to salads, oatmeal, and my personal favorite base, plain greek yogurt. Nuts are a good source of healthy fats and vitamins A and E. The sweetener, palm sugar, is lower on the glycemic index than most other sweeteners 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 →