Spaghetti squash is a pretty unique vegetable. Once it is cooked it comes apart into long strands that look like regular spaghetti noodles. Beyond the cool factor, this squash is rich in potassium and vitamins A and C. It has a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates (not that those should be avoided) of regular white flour pasta but more fiber, which helps it to be just as filling, minus the resulting sluggishness and food coma that processed flours can bring. Continue Reading →
Bacon Egg Salad
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 →
Creamy Tahini Vegetable Noodles
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 →
Poached Salmon
Salmon, especially wild, is an incredibly nourishing food for us. It is high in essential omega 3 fatty acids- a type of fat that many of us in North America are deficient in. It is also a reliable source of the B vitamins (including hard to get B12), vitamin A, and several minerals, including energizing iron and magnesium and calcium, which have calming effects on our bodies. This is one of the quickest and most flavorful yet healthy ways of preparing it. Continue Reading →
White Wine Mussels
Mussels are part of the mineral rich mollusk family. They are high in protein and are a great source of vitamin B12- an important nutrient that many people can easily become deficient in. Vitamin B12 is crucial for maintaining a healthy nervous system and deficiencies can potentially lead to fatigue and depression. Continue Reading →
Zucchini Sausage Frittata
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 →
Simple Pesto Pasta
This has been one of my favorite recipes for over ten years. It is perfect when you need to feed a bunch of people and want leftovers for lunch the next day. The one change I have made over the years is a switch from regular semolina pasta to brown rice pasta. It has more nutrients and the complex carbohydrates do not spike blood sugar the way that the simple carbohydrates in regular white flour do. Continue Reading →
Rustic Roast Chicken
There is something special about roasting a whole bird, and it ends up being the kind of meal that you have to sit and slow down for. While a turkey can be intimidating, chickens are pretty hard to mess up (just make sure there is no pink left). 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 →
Paleo Chicken Fingers Served 2 Ways
I wasn’t very adventurous with food as a child, even in the fanciest restaurants chicken fingers were my go to choice. Now, as an adult, I still love them but I want them to be as good for my insides as they are for my palate. Continue Reading →