Kale is in season, and this Baby Kale Salad Recipe with Warm Fruity Vinaigrette, inspired by Gimme Some Oven, is sure to delight you with its flavorful blend of baby kale, nuts, and a warm, fruity vinaigrette dressing. Yummy!! (For an extra boost of fall flavor, toss in some roasted butternut squash and try using walnuts instead of almonds!)
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Fall is in the air! And that can mean only one thing…pumpkin spice everything!!
Don’t just relegate pumpkin to your morning beverage or your fall dessert, you can easily use pumpkin puree in soups, sauces, and even in your smoothie.
Although I’m not a PSL (pumpkin spice latte) fan, I still love the warm, comforting flavor of pumpkin spice, and love to add it in wherever I can. Thus, I created this healthy and delicious, creamy Pumpkin Spice Green Smoothie for you.
Who can resist the mouthwatering aroma of cinnamon and apples filling the kitchen?! It immediately evokes a sense of the changing leaves and cooler temperatures that remind us of autumn.
We love warm, wonderful apple desserts! Here’s a simple recipe for Cinnamon Apples you’ll be sure to love:
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
“Two weeks in and I have had NO digestive problems!” J.W. Pure Reset Diet client
Green smoothies are a quick and easy breakfast, and great way to boost your daily intake of fresh veggies! Here’s a delicious one to try:
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP; Photo Credit: www.veganfamilyrecipes.com
Isn’t everyone looking for that quick and easy snack that’s portable so you can take it on the go with you? I certainly was!
I checked out a few different recipes on Pinterest for various protein balls but many used protein powders with questionable ingredients. Plus, I wanted to make sure it was also nutrient-dense and would provide a good balance of fat and protein with minimal sugar.
So I created my own.
Mostly I created it for my 2-year old son because I was looking for a healthy snack to pack for daycare that was also easy for him to eat. But I also really love peanut butter balls, so it’s a win-win for both of us!
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Did you know that toothpaste contains numerous chemicals?
Brighten up your smile without the dangerous ingredients by making your own tooth powder at home with simple items you might already have around your house.
Homemade Tooth Powder
1 tbsp bentonite clay*
1 tbsp baking soda*
1/4 tbsp fine sea salt*
1/4 tsp stevia powder*
10-15 drops high quality peppermint essential oil
by Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, an antioxidant which can help prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and even certain types of cancer. Tomatoes also contain a good amount of Vitamin C, and less commonly known nutrients such as molybdenum, biotin, manganese, and copper.
The phytonutrient content of tomatoes is outstanding, including flavonones, flavonols, carotenoids, and glycosides. These antioxidant nutrients protect the body from oxygen damage to fats, help enzymes function better, and lower oxidative stress in the body.
There are hundreds of different types of tomatoes, so you have your choice when it comes to including them in your meals. From yellow to purple, and beefsteak to roma, the varieties of tomatoes each offer a slightly different nutrient profile. Mix it up and try a new tomato the next time you’re at a farmer’s market.
Broccoli is a nutrient-powerhouse that sometimes gets a bad rap for it’s sulfur smell. However, that sulfur helps our cardiovascular and central nervous systems run properly, among other things. Loaded with over 100% of your daily value for both Vitamins K and C, broccoli actually contains more Vitamin C than an orange.
This cruciferous veggie has phytonutrients to help your body’s detoxification processes, and is also a powerful anti-inflammatory food. The vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients combined in broccoli work together to lower your body’s oxidative stress.
Be sure to include this and other cruciferous veggies several times a week. It’s easy to roast a big pan of broccoli for dinner and then have leftovers for breakfast.
Looking for an easy, yummy cookie to make? This recipe, inspired by Kristine In Between, is just the thing to try!
What could be more perfect with afternoon tea? Enjoy!!
If you don’t think pudding for breakfast sounds like it fits the whole idea of eating healthy, real foods, you’re in for a surprise…and a treat!! Let us introduce you to chia seed pudding – packed with nutrition, this simple make-ahead breakfast from There’s a Cook in My Kitchen will have you wondering if it’s really OK to eat. Definitely, yes!! And the fact that you can make it the night before means that your start to the day will be healthy, delicious, and low-stress. Note: we recommend that you substitute stevia for the coconut sugar in order to keep the sugar content lower.