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Savory Warm Rainbow Bowl
Savory Warm Rainbow Bowl
What I love about making bowls is that you can use whatever is on hand and season it to your taste. Sometimes I'll just season with a little salt & pepper, other times I'll make a Thai peanut sauce or add some salsa and hot sauce and spice it up. My daughter surprised me this morning and made herself a Rainbow Breakfast Bowl, so I'll have to make another post for that one as it was more sweet and these are more savory.
The base of the bowl is us…
Rainbow Salad
Rainbow Salad
You can get really creative when making your rainbow salad - adding different flavors to make it more or less sweet or savory. Here are some of my favorites:
- Red: Tomato, red bell pepper, red onion, cranberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, red apple
- Orange: Carrot, orange bell pepper, orange slices, mango
- Yellow: Yellow bell pepper, corn, lemon, pineapple, summer squash
- Green: Chopped spinach, romaine, arugula or other leafy green; cabbage, a…
Rainbow Smoothie
Rainbow Smoothie
A Tasty Rainbow of Phytonutrients
You can substitute different ingredients to make your rainbow of color. There are no rules - just have fun. However, to minimize blood sugar spikes I recommend making sure that you have protein, fat, and or fiber included. Here are my suggestions to choose from:
- Red – Strawberries, raspberries, sweet red bell pepper, beet juice
- Orange – Orange, mango, sweet orange bell pepper, carrot juice, turmeric
- Yellow – Pineapple,…
Eat a Rainbow
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” -Ayurvedic saying
Food as Medicine
Food represents so many things to us – nourishment, connection, comfort. And to me, it is the foundation of health. Food not only provides us with energy in the form of calories from macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbs), but also information that communicates different messages in the body and mind.
That information can be complex, and I’m going to break it…
Why We Need Resilient Health Now More Than Ever
- Have you been feeling stressed?
- Not eating well?
- Not sleeping well?
- Worrying that you might get sick?
You are not alone. Many are having the same feelings, and I want to empower you to take charge of your physical and mental wellbeing. I want to help you take control of the things that you can, so that you can optimize your wellbeing and have resilient health.
What is Resilient Health?
To be resilient means “to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.” Now more than …
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10 Tips to Prevent Flu and Colds Naturally
In our house, we regularly incorporate disease fighting superfoods to boost immunity and fight colds, influenza, and other viruses and bacteria. And managing stress is another powerhouse to help keep your immune system healthy and…
Ginger Tea
Ginger Tea
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh ginger root, grated or thinly sliced (washed and peeled or just washed)
- 2 Cups Boiling Filtered water
- 1/4 Lemon ((optional))
- Honey ((optional -to taste))
There are many ways to make ginger tea. You can brew a large batch of it and sip it throughout the day, or just make yourself a single serve cup.
To the boiling water, you will add the fresh ginger root. I used to peel the ginger root, but since I usually am not eating the root lately I just…
How to Do A Sinus Rinse with A Neti Pot
A traditional neti pot is usually made of ceramic and looks like a little teapot. There are also squeezable plastic sinus rinse kits that some find to be very convenient, althou…
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing
- 10 oz organic baby spinach
- 1 cup organic strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2-4 oz crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Combine spinach and strawberries in a large bowl. Add in goat cheese if desired.
To toast almonds, place a small skillet over low heat. Lightly oil with …
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