Bringing Balance to Your Being
Did you know that dairy can cause inflammation in the body, increase acne flare ups, and the buildup of mucus? Because of this, there is a slew of new dairy substitute products, and one in particular has grabbed my attention: coconut yogurt. Coconut yogurt is %100 dairy free, raw and vegan, it is cultured and …
I recently discovered bee pollen during my stay in Turkey and am so in love with using it in my smoothies! I will write a detailed post about why bee pollen is amazing later, but for now I want to share this smoothie recipe that will jump start your metabolism and energy for the day, …
We can’t be missing out on crucial Vitamin D and B levels this time of year when we are cooped inside all day from the cold. When we miss out on these vitamins, our energy levels can deplete and we end up feeling groggy and could end up getting seasonal depression. It is very important …
Last week’s recipe was a simple and versatile mushroom sauce, so I am incorporating it into a creamy and hearty (but healthy of course!) risotto recipe. This risotto is healthy because of three reasons: I am using quinoa instead of risotto rice, it is gluten free and vegetarian – with the option to be vegan …
One thing I miss when I was younger with a 500mph metabolism? Going to my neighborhood Mexican restaurant. This excursion consisted of shoveling pounds of cheesy queso into my mouth. Those were the days. Now, when I’m craving this particular cuisine I have a special combination of spices that turn anything into a fiery dish …
This recipe is so darn easy to make and can embody a wide array of dishes! I blend in quinoa for a creamy mushroom risotto (recipe will soon be posted), as a simmering sauce for chicken or turkey, as a pasta sauce, as a base in soups and stews, and as a base for meatballs. …
A lot of people think of beets as that weird food that their grandmothers tried to trick them into eating when they came to visit. Well, at least that’s how it was for me! Beets were definitely not my cup of tea until I actually tried them in a recipe. Now I’m completely partial to …
Eggs are getting a bad rep for their cholesterol, and it is totally unnecessary! The proteins in eggs are very digestable, and the iron and folic acid in the yolk is crucial for us. The reason why consuming the cholesterol in eggs isn’t terrible for you is because there are low amounts of saturated fat …
Store bought pesto can be jam packed with sodium and preservatives to the point where it can feel pretty pointless to incorporate into a dish. I have a super quick homemade recipe that takes only 10 minutes to whip up! If you have a glass jar, make a large portion and store your leftovers to …
Growing up, I always ate Eggplant Parmesan whenever my family dined at an Italian Restaurant and now whenever I see it on a menu I start drooling. Yet now I am starting to realize that many eggplant parm dishes in restaurants are LOADED with sodium and sugar. Crazy, right? So I’ve made my own version, …