Raw sauerkraut is incredibly healthy for the probiotics it contains but I normally find it to be quite unpleasant to eat. It has a very strong flavor that does not blend well with many other foods. I have tried it in several scenarios over the years, looking for a way to make it palatable and I have finally succeeded with this coleslaw. Continue Reading →
Chorizo Prawn Pasta
This is my all time favorite kind of food- messy, warm, nourishing and full of flavor. It is going to be bleak and rainy for the next few days so I wanted some healthy but hearty comfort food to pack for my lunches. Continue Reading →
Greek Salad Skewers
I love Greek salad, it is one of my favorite dishes on a warm evening but it can be kind of awkward to eat, especially in restaurants when they leave huge cuts of vegetables to be fancy… although I think it is secret laziness at the root of that trend. I needed some snacky food for a girls evening and I wanted something that would be easy to eat but was still healthy and fresh. When you skewer a salad it turns into easily controllable finger food, Continue Reading →
Slow Cooker Bone Broth
This stuff is liquid gold for our insides. I like to make it in a slow cooker instead of on the stove because I find that less evaporates and you end up with more broth at the end. The bones add high levels of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein and collagen- all essential for our own bone, joint, skin and hair strength. The particular protein it contains is in the form of amino acids called proline and glycene. Continue Reading →
Salmon Yam Cakes
Living so close to the ocean, I never saw the point in buying canned salmon, we have large fillets available in every store. But then I saw the fanciest, most expensive canned salmon brand on sale- when there is a sale on something I have never tried I take it as a sign that the time is now. Continue Reading →
Moroccan Style Baked Chicken
The color of a fruit or vegetable can be quite indicative of the nutrients it contains. This recipe uses carrots, yams and fresh apricots. They all have a vibrant orange hue and are rich in beta-carotene, a substance that our body converts into vitamin A. This nutrient was the first named vitamin back in 1913 Continue Reading →
Pineapple Blueberry Buzz Smoothie
Bee pollen is available in many health food stores and markets in small orange and yellow granules. It is considered to be a very nutrient dense food because of its high concentration of carbs, proteins, antioxidants, phytonutrients and vitamins. There have not been enough extensive studies done to equivocally prove all the benefits that bee pollen is purported to have. However, among people that use it there seems to be a general consensus that it does in fact help elevate energy levels and also naturally reduces the discomfort associated with seasonal allergies. Continue Reading →
Citrus Albacore Tuna Salad
Raw fish used to gross me out in all forms but I have slowly come to appreciate its soft texture and fresh flavor. Tuna is pretty mild tasting and tender, and I think it goes really nicely with light citrus flavors. Served in this way it is seared lightly to lock in the flavors from the marinade while still maintaing its buttery texture. With the avocado it makes for a creamy salad that does not really require any dressing besides a light drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Continue Reading →
Homemade Almond Milk
Dairy alternatives and replacements are growing in popularity, due in part to the increasing interest in vegan and paleo diets, both of which eschew standard milk products and to people discovering previously unknown allergies and intolerances. Continue Reading →
Honey Dijon Crusted Salmon
A good piece of wild salmon doesn’t need anything beyond a squeeze of lemon and a dash of salt and pepper but I like to make a hemp seed crust for it sometimes when I have a few extra minutes. This one combines the sweetness of honey with the sharpness of dijon and the hemp seeds have a light, nutty taste. Once baked, it all comes together to form a thin and slightly crispy coating. Both the salmon and hemp hearts have good amounts of essential omega fatty acids that are integral for several internal body functions as well as maintaining glowing skin and healthy hair and nails. Continue Reading →