Calcium Salad

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The ingredients in this salad are all about cleansing and strengthening the body. There is an abundance of calcium from two of its best food sources- kale and sesame seeds (ground up in the tahini), as well as from the more moderate sources of chickpeas and lemon. Calcium is a mineral, and out of all the minerals to be found in our bodies, it is the most abundant. It is closely tied to the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, regulating muscular contractions (including heart beats), and balanced functioning of the hormonal and nervous systems.  Continue Reading →

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Tuna Avocado Cups

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Avocados are technically fruits but they are more like nuts, being low in sugar and high in fat with a creamy texture and rich flavor. In many nutritional philosophies and general thinking there is the principal that like increases like, but this is not the case with certain dietary fats. Seemingly contradictorily, eating good quality fats in moderation does not increase body fat percentages, and it can even help the body to metabolize current excess fat stores, or burn fat. Continue Reading →

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Mediterranean Chicken and Yams

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Skinless chicken is a great source of easily digestible protein (breasts are the cuts with the highest amount) but it can be tricky to cook- you need to make sure there is no pink left or salmonella is a real threat, but if cooked for too long it can get so dry because of its low fat content. Throwing it in the oven with some broth and extra vegetables is my favorite way to prepare it because you end up with a moist, flavorful dish that will not give anyone food poisoning.  Continue Reading →

Posted in: Entree, Gluten Free, Paleo, Poultry

PB&J Recovery Smoothie

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This smoothie is all about the strawberries… and peanut butter. It has lots of natural sugars from all the fruits, making it a good option to refuel after a tough workout. Strawberries have the most vitamin C out of all berries, and they are also the best source of iron and potassium. Peanuts are actually a legume, resulting in them being higher in B vitamins than most nuts. They also have substantial amounts of calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium.  Continue Reading →

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Spaghetti Squash with Meaty Tomato Sauce

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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 →

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Infused Water

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Water makes up around 60% of our bodies and it is the primary component of our blood, sweat and tears as well as our lymphatic fluid, digestive juices and urine. It is involved in almost every single function our body performs and plays an integral role in digestion, absorption of nutrients, circulation and elimination of wastes. When we do not consume enough water we basically dry ourselves out, becoming dehydrated. Continue Reading →

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Bacon Egg Salad

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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 →

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Creamy Tahini Vegetable Noodles

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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 →

Posted in: Ayurvedic, Entree, Gluten Free, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian

Curry Roasted Chickpeas

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These are so simple that they do not even really need a recipe. Chickpeas are an inexpensive source of protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber, making them very filling. I like to eat these plain but they are nice when sprinkled on salads too. Coconut oil is very good to use for roasting because it has a high smoke point, meaning that it stays intact at higher heats than most oils. When an oil hits its smoke point it changes on a molecular level and becomes oxidized, making it potentially damaging to our cells (what antioxidants protect us from). Continue Reading →

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Poached Salmon

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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 →

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