Greetings, I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful summer weather. Speaking of summer weather, it’s also berry season. Berries are a delicious nutrient-dense treat. You can add them to smoothies, salads, or they can stand alone, they are just that good! Let’s talk about some benefits of berries. They have amazing antioxidant properties Berries contain plant chemicals called […]
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Intermittent fasting has been trending for quite some time now. Is it merely hype, or is there science to back up the grandiose claims of weight loss and improved overall health? Before we get into the details of intermittent fasting, it’s vital to lay the foundation: no fasting or weight-loss program in the short term can
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If you aren’t using mint in your daily life, it might be time to start. Mint derives its name from the ancient Greek mythical character Minthe. According to Greek myth, Minthe was a river nymph. Hades, the God of the Underworld, fell in love with Minthe and when Persephone, Hades’s wife, found out, she turned
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Watermelon and mint are so refreshing and I look forward to this time of year just for my love of watermelon. This is simple to throw together and will be a fan favorite at your family gatherings. Print Recipe Watermelon & Mint Salad Course salad Cuisine American Prep Time 10 Minutes Servings Servings Ingredients 1
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Tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is basically parsley salad. It’s a salad made up of parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and mint – all finely chopped and tossed with lemon juice! Tabbouleh salad is probably the most popular Mediterranean salad and is becoming mainstream in American grocery stores all over the country and the world, which
If you’re looking for a fresh, vibrant and slightly tangy salad dressing, this is the ticket. Print Recipe Raspberry Vinaigrette This is a great summer salad dressing, it’s super fresh and a little tangy. You can also use a blend of mixed berries instead of raspberries. Course Salad Dressing Cuisine American Keyword olive oil, raspberry,
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This is a clean refreshing vinaigrette, and it goes well over any salad but especially arugula. The flavor profile is pretty amazing! Note: This recipe is from Wendy Amstad’s Super Food Summer Reset book. Print Recipe Basil Lemon Vinaigrette This is a clean refreshing vinaigrette, and it goes well over any salad but especially arugula.
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The Origins of Hummus The truth is that no one knows for sure. That being said, though, based on historical information, hummus likely originated from ancient Egypt. According to several historical sources, the earliest mention of hummus dates back to Egypt in the 13th century. Chickpeas were and are abundant in the Middle East and
Today I started a 30 detox, plant-based cleanse. I believe that a proper detox/cleanse is appropriate to do at least once a year. The particular cleanse I’ve chosen will be working on gut health, detoxing heavy metals, glyphosates, and parasites, all while improving my immune system. You may remember that the gut is really what controls your
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