Why should green goddess be reserved for salads? Today’s easy recipe feature is a simple, 20-minute pasta-based dish that features summer favorites: avocado, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. I’m so impressed — tried this one right away and will be making it again and again! You can also try making this with 100% zucchini noodles andContinueContinue reading “EASY RECIPE ALERT: Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta”
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Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock
Fiber. My favorite F-word. Plant foods contain fiber, and are the only source of fiber in the diet. Among its many benefits to us, like increasing feelings of satiety after eating, improving bowel regularity, and aiding in blood sugar control, fiber is THE food for the helpful microbes in our digestive system. Our digestive systemContinueContinue reading “Fiber, Microbes, and the Gut Clock”
Two Iron-Rich Smoothies
Eating a plant-based diet can put you at risk of low iron. The side effects of low iron, like forgetfulness, fatigue, and irritability, can be prevented by focusing on whole foods that provide iron, folate, B vitamins, and vitamin C. There’s nothing worse than a bad mood that could be prevented by eating right! EnterContinueContinue reading “Two Iron-Rich Smoothies”
Listen to your body clock
The body moves to the beat of a circadian rhythm. A circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-hour clock of physiological processes influenced by nature, like sunlight, darkness, and air temperature. Nature’s cues are reinforced by our habits – sleep patterns, timing of meals, physical activity. Keeping these habits in tempo with nature cultivates wellness. Sleeping to waking, research showsContinueContinue reading “Listen to your body clock”
Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls
Monday’s are stressful. So, like most other problems in life, my first recommended course of action is to use healthy food as a solution. To fight off Monday woes, focus on eating greens all day to support mood and energy balance. These mighty green balls feature kale and lean ground turkey, and are oh-so satisfying,ContinueContinue reading “Easy Recipe: Mighty Green Balls”
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