These have become a family favorite! Originally inspired by Veggie and the Beast here, I have changed these to suit our family's tastes, and add convenience, of course! Anything that I can pull together quick, and is guaranteed-delicious for the whole family is a WIN here, and makes it into the go-to rotation. We LOVE these!
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Wild Beet Burgers
Tried every black bean burger on the planet and needing to switch up your veggie patty? These are loaded with flavor, and are really quite fast to put together, especially if you have ready-to-use beets. See time-saving tips below for beets and grains! Happy colorful eating, friends!
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month!
I love that we have a whole month to talk about and celebrate nutrition!! There really is NOTHING more powerful than food for one's health. Food trumps exercise and genes in ways that are only beginning to be understood! (Not discounting exercise here, still very important, but not AS important as nutrition.)
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Vegan Frenchie Casserole
So I do a LOT of recipe sampling. And tweaking. And finessing. To get a recipe juuuuust perfect. (Or at least perfectly the way I like it! :P) And this, my friends, will knock your socks off.
An ode to Minimalist Baker for the idea of caramelized apples, and to Easy Not Cheesy for giving validation to my idea of using flax eggs, and of course, a must in my book... PECANS. This new and improved Vegan Frenchie Casserole will please even the eggiest-lover among you. (Yes, we call French Toast "frenchies" around here. It started when our kids were born and it stuck...) Here's what to do:
Read MoreWholistic Healthcare is Here!
I was lucky enough to hear several amazing speakers this past weekend at Dr. John McDougall's Advanced Study Weekend, including the renowned Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., and Dr. Michael Greger, to name a few. Their contributions over the last several decades have been absolutely unparalleled and so important to get us to where we are today.
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Triple Berry Crisp
I love dessert. I mean, I really love dessert. I also love packing in extra nutrients to anything and everything I possibly can, so what better way to do that than having a berry-filled dessert? You've got your sweet, and you've got your healthy! Berries stand on their own as a so-called "superfood." They've proven they offer protection against cancer in study after study. Blueberry intake has also shown a better regulation of blood sugar. (So to all those diabetics and pre-diabetics out there, eat your berries!) Think blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, acai berries, goji berries, elderberries, strawberries... so many options!
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