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Tofu Strawberry-Banana Protein Smoothie

Tofu Strawberry-Banana Protein Smoothie

Sticking to organic products is one of the best ways to control my allergies. This includes food, personal care products, and clearing products. I am allergic to many antibiotics so I can only eat organic meats where the animals were not given antibiotics, and I only...

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are a treat, and a healthy one at that! They’re packed with protein, as well as long chain omega-3’s. They too are a good source of selenium, which facilitates our antioxidants to prevent cell damage. They’re a great source of B12 too, which is great for...

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Moroccan dishes are quite unique, and this chicken stew is no different. I love how their cuisine uses uniquely flavorful spices to take their dishes to new depths. They definitely know how to turn a simple chicken stew into something hearty and nutritious! The...

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Here’s a quick soup for you folks! Sometimes I feel like I take chicken for granted since we eat it so often. Today I’d like to take a quick look at its benefits to appreciate the delicious nutrition of chicken. I’m sure we all know it’s packed with protein with less...

Sausage Mix

Sausage Mix

This one is a quick and easy one folks! I like having sausage seasoning on hand just like I love having a taco seasoning on hand. If some ground pork looks good at the store and/or is on sale, then I know I can come home and quickly cook up some mean sausage patties....

Bacon Potato Soup

Bacon Potato Soup

Ever have extra ingredients in the fridge and pantry? For me, it’s always some bacon and potatoes. And you can reliably make a quick and tasty soup out of it! This can even be done in the microwave! But of course, you can always stew it in a pot. Ingredients: 4 cups...

Scramble Egg with Smoked Salmon

Scramble Egg with Smoked Salmon

Sometimes you need to tweak egg recipes just a little to change things up. So, here’s a twist on scrambled eggs with some delicious smoked salmon! And I’m sure we’ve heard salmon is healthy for us in one way or another. It is often touted as a great source of...

Fruit Rolls

Fruit Rolls

I’ve never really been the biggest fan of raw fruits and have always found it hard to work fruits into my diet consistently. Due to this, I have explored many different methods of using fruits to make healthy snacks and have found that fruit rolls have become one of...

Rosemary Baked Salmon

Rosemary Baked Salmon

Wild-caught salmon is super healthy for us! The wild ones swim freely in the ocean and can eat a healthier diet than farmed. Which means you get those great omega-3 fats that help your cells maintain a strong yet flexible shape (and function)! Like many herbs,...

Heavy Cream Substitute

Heavy Cream Substitute

When you need a cream substitute for your coffee or even desserts, this recipe is my go-to! This is great for people who can’t drink dairy. Instead, this little recipe uses soymilk! Soymilk is great in that it has all nine essential amino acids! That’s impressive as...

Fish Sticks

Fish Sticks

Ah crispy fried fish. What else needs to be said? Feel free to substitute your favorite GFCF flour! Halibut packs loads of protein of course, great omega-3 fatty acids, and plenty of B vitamins and minerals ranging from selenium to phosphorus. It has also been shown...

All-Purpose Asian Marinade

All-Purpose Asian Marinade

Quick, easy, yet delicious. This recipe uses Asian aromatics with soy sauce and/or hoisin sauce. What I believe is the most unique ingredient here is the very powerful ginger, containing more than 400 natural compounds! It’s good for nausea relief, bloating and gas,...

Hungarian Beef and Pepper Goulash

Hungarian Beef and Pepper Goulash

Pressure cookers are a great addition to any kitchen. I recently got one and my roommate had the idea of making this hearty dish his mom used to make at home. What’s special here is the Hungarian sweet paprika. It’s a great source of antioxidants and antibacterial...

Tropical Fruit Salsa

Tropical Fruit Salsa

With some of us sensitive to lycopene found in the skin of nightshades like tomatoes and peppers, here is a tomato-free alternative. The star of the show this time is mango! It’s packed full of anti-aging antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamins. It contains minerals...

Tomato-Free, Pasta Sauce

Tomato-Free, Pasta Sauce

After hearing great feedback on the tomato-free salsas, I took it one step further to make tomato–free, pasta sauce! All using the nutritious and delicious zucchini we’ve talked about before. Use this for pastas, pizzas, or a nice dip! Ingredients: 3 zucchinis 2...

Honeydew Salsa

Honeydew Salsa

Here’s another salsa off the beaten path for you guys. This time featuring honeydew! This green cousin of cantaloupe boasts nutrients for maintaining strong bones, such as folate, vitamin K, and magnesium. It also has other vitamins and minerals to boost your immune...

Buckwheat Banana Bread

Buckwheat Banana Bread

Who doesn’t like a subtly sweet, nutty banana bread? It’s easy to eat and packed with chewy and crunchy textures. Despite having “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is naturally free of any gluten, making it a great substitute for regular flour. So if you can’t eat gluten...

Crispy Onion

Crispy Onion

These crispy onions are a great side dish or topping for your soups or salads. We use sweet onions here since they are, well, sweeter, in name. They’re also not as strong and stringent as their normal counterparts. While all onions share nutritional benefits, we will...

Herb Rice

Herb Rice

While I love my plain white rice, sometimes we need to change things up. And adding herbs is a tasty way to brighten the flavors and your health. My favorite herb to use in this dish is thyme. Thyme, like its other mint family relatives, is known to be...

Basil Tomato Salad

Basil Tomato Salad

What can I say, simple salads with healthy ingredients are undeniably delicious. There is something about a quick yet flavorful dressing over chopped tomato, cucumber, and red onion. This salad can go with just about anything! My favorite ingredient in this dish is...

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

What can I say, but I love light and refreshing salads with my meals. Compliments salty and savory protein dishes well, all the while providing a ton of nutrition. Herbs have incredible compounds that fight off pathogens. Plus, they’re tasty too! My favorite...

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Sure you can buy taco seasoning blends from the store, but we don’t know what’s in those “proprietary blends”! Here’s a quick recipe from scratch for a versatile seasoning you can add to any meat for tacos, vegetables, or garnish guacamole! The ingredient and flavor I...

Quinoa Corn Chowder

Quinoa Corn Chowder

When cooking vegetables, I prefer using broth instead of water. I have found that this tends to make most vegetables more delicious, but I guess that can also depend on what it is you are boiling. I enjoy experimenting when cooking, substituting ingredients and...

Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

Despite the word “sweet” in their name, sweet potatoes are inarguably healthier than regular potatoes. They are quite delicious too. And this classic spin on sweet potatoes is a great side at the dinner table. Sweet potatoes have been celebrated for their insane...