If you’ve wandered the aisles of your local health food store in the last couple of years, I have no doubt you’ve seen coconut ice cream. It is rich, creamy, delicious, and dairy free. It also has ingredients like carageenan, gum arabic, locust bean gum, vegetable glycerin, and chicory root extract. AND, it costs upwards of $5 […]
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This year my husband and I joined the Full Plate Collective, a multi-farm cooperative CSA in Ithaca, NY. It has been absolutely wonderful so far with an abundance of leafy greens like kale, baby red Russian kale, lettuce, arugula, Swiss chard, radishes, turnips, and more. At some point in the “leafy greens” portion of the
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When strawberries and rhubarb arrived in my CSA (community supported agriculture) share this week, my mind went wild with possibilities. These scrumptious muffins are a spin-off of my popular Apple Cinnamon Muffins and are a true tribute to summer. They are made with almond flour as a base which is loaded with protein, healthy fats,
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This super simple summer salad is cool, crisp, and refreshing. This quick and easy recipe is loaded with real food nutrition. It’s perfect for those on a gluten free diet (or not) since this Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and is naturally gluten free. Go ahead, make it and take
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Oh boy! Graduation season has officially arrived. As have all of the wedding showers, baby showers, Memorial Day parties, family picnics, and informal get-togethers. Figuring out what to make if you’re the host or what to bring if you’re a guest can be a bit daunting, especially if you’re on a healthy lifestyle journey and
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If you’re sick of the same old sides with dinner, give this quick and easy recipe loaded with vitamins and minerals a try. The flavors of the quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, and onions combine beautifully to make a colorful side. Salmon, chicken, marinated tempeh, or white beans pair well for a complete real food meal.
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