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Almond Butter & Raspberry Jam Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are one of those nutrition powerhouses! Just 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds provides: 2.1 grams ALA (an Omega 3) 4 grams insoluble fiber 2 grams protein Vitamins and minerals including calcium, phosphorus, and zinc The insoluble fiber in chia seeds acts like a broom sweeping out the digestive tract. It also feeds the …
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Guacamole with Baked Plantain Chips
Move over tortilla chips! These plantain chips are my new friend! Avocados, a favorite of mine anytime, are a great source of HEALTHY fats and fiber, plus they contain quite a few vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and folate. And plantains, similar to a potato in carb content, and are …
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Avocado Brownies
Want a super-good decadent treat? I love anything with cacao and avocado and these brownies hit the spot! Try them still warm from the oven and you’re in heaven! Truly, these are amazing! Avocado Brownies
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Roasted Whole Chicken
Roasted Whole Chicken aka “The Best Chicken in the World” This recipe is my “Secret Sauce” for survival when I’m really, really busy. This is what I make when I have NO time! I can’t give credit to whoever first came up with the recipe, but one of my granddaughters announced that it was “the best …
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Non-Dairy Eggnog
I’ve been on a no-dairy kick for the past few months simply because it is mucous-forming and I just don’t need that right now! Boy, does it feel good to not have that post nasal drainage down the back of my throat! So I was thrilled when I tried this dairy-free eggnog recipe because I …
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Raspberry Chia Fresca
Not only is this drink delicious, but the raspberries are high in vitamin C, lemon is great for the liver, coconut water helps with hydration and adds electrolytes, and the chia seeds help with healthy bowel movements. Feel free to use any type of frozen berry – you can’t go wrong! You can even add …
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Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup 1 ham bone or hock 1 lb split peas (or 1/2 lb. each of green and yellow) 1 lb smoked sausage (beef, pork, chicken, turkey) 6 cups water 1 medium onion, diced 12 carrots, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 tsp thyme, dried 1/4 tsp savory, dried 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup almond, soy, coconut milk or cream (or dairy milk if using) 1 tbsp butter, melted, optional 1 tbsp flour of choice, …
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Hemp Crusted Trout (or Salmon)
How about some Vitamin D? Both trout and salmon are good sources, and hemp offers a little bit to boot! hemp-seed-crusted-trout
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Banana & Oat Cookies
Here’s a great recipe for when you have the munchies or to prepare in bulk and freeze for the holidays. banana-oat-chocolate-chip-cookies