FAVA BEAN DIP INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked fava beans 3/4 cup roughly chopped red onion 3 scallions, chopped 4-6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 2 teaspoons salt Garnish with smoked paprika or pine nuts (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Place the cooked beans, red onions, scallions, salt, and [...]
INGREDIENTS 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon coconut oil 16 soft medjool dates - seeds removed (if not soft, soak in water for at least 30 minutes and drain) 3/4 cup almonds or pecans - 2-3 per date, depending on size of date 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt INSTRUCTIONS Cover a medium-size baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove pits from dates and replace with 2-3 almonds or pecans [...]
Let's discuss 21 quercetin-rich foods that belong in your diet and the benefits this will bring to your health. As with all nutrients, vitamins, and minerals; quercetin is found naturally in many of the foods you're likely already eating—and some that you might not. I want to give some information about this potent antioxidant and share the [...]
This is my no-fail knock-your-sox-off trick-u-into-eating-healthy chocolate mousse dessert. It's compared to brownie batter. Simple and quick, hypoallergenic and uber chocolatey, it’s sure to please. Serve it in martini glasses for a chic look. Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 c cashews 2 c pitted dates 10 tbsp raw cacao powder ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp [...]
Today is International Women's Day. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Women often forget to put their health first. Poor nutrition and a lot of work responsibility with low levels of appreciation takes a toll on their physical and mental health. Few tips for women to lead [...]
Ingredients 4 large or 8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks 3 teaspoons dried oregano, divided 2 teaspoon paprika, divided 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 5 sweet potatoes halved or quartered 8 ounces brussels sprouts, halved or quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice [...]
A new study shows that — not surprisingly — some people’s healthy habits have fallen away during the coronavirus pandemic, leading to weight gain and doubled anxiety levels. For the study, which was published in the journal Obesity the researchers found that healthy eating actually increased during the pandemic “due to less eating out and increased [...]
