Brussels sprouts are generally one of those healthy but yucky foods for most people. Yet, with the right ingredients their unusual flavor can be enjoyable. Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous vegetable family, and they are high in sulfur, several vitamins and minerals, and surprisingly for a vegetable, protein. 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Crockpot Lamb Shanks
Lamb shanks are not very tender but with a bit of prep work and a day in the slow cooker they will be falling off the bone, and they are much lower in saturated fat than some other cuts. Lamb meat is a good source of iron, zinc and several B vitamins- all of which are integral for forming red blood cells and maintaining high energy levels and a strong immune system. 
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