This quick creamed spinach has become my go-to to get greens in this winter after I exhausted my appetite for Saag Paneer. I love that it is ready to go in about ten minutes and requires very little prep on my part! Quick Creamed Spinach 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thinly 1 tbsp butter …
Diving deeply into nutrient density and exploring how to replenish key nutrients that tend to run low in my diet has inspired me to tweak and alter recipes to boost their nutrient value, often with delicious results. This dip is currently in my fridge regularly (or some alteration thereof) and it’s become my go-to snack …
This week I’m going to share my favorite kitchen tools to make food prep and healthy eating a helluva lot easier. Some of these items will be on sale for Prime Day (Instant Pot – pretty much always), the others you may want to toss into your cart and just commit 100% to a healthy …
Because the thyroid orchestrates the entire metabolism, when it slows down EVERYTHING slows down. 80% of thyroiditis is autoimmune in nature and rooted in gut health. The thyroid is finally getting some attention in the medical community, but typical care still only looks at the tip of the iceberg. Imagine a scenario where a tired …
This recipe is inspired by my colleague Alissa Segersten’s recipe over at Nourishing Meals. To procure Firefly Kitchens’ Kim Chee Salt, head click this link or visit the Ballard Farmer’s Market in Seattle, WA. 1 large bunches kale, stems and inner ribs removed 1/2 small lime, juiced 1 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoons cashew butter …
This is a paleo adaptation from a recipe I saw online that uses sugar. I found the replacement to be exquisite! Impress friends and family by bringing this to the next potluck you go to. BONUS – if your pineapple is not perfectly fresh, the roasting process will bring out its sweetness! Sweet and Smoky …
Inspired by a Recipe on Vitacost.com 10 ounces fresh or thawed frozen peas 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1 clove garlic 1 Tbsp. Almond Butter Juice of half a large lemon (about 2 tbsp) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. pink salt, or more to taste Instructions In food processor or blender, combine all …
Last week was mid-winter break and my son and husband went to Colorado to visit his side of the family while I indulged in a much needed, luxurious staycation. During the 5 days they were away, I conducted a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) to see if this is something that I would want to integrate …
It’s no secret that we all need to be eating more fruits and vegetables. The USDA recommends that Americans get 5-9 servings per day, and only 1 in 10 of us are able to achieve even 3 servings of vegetables daily. However, epidemiological research shows that the greatest reduction in disease risk happens in those …
I grew up in Alaska and moved to the PNW for college, so I never knew persimmons until I moved to Southern California. These peculiar pudding-type fruits were a mystery to me – when they were ripe they were amazing, but catch them a day too early and the astringency would have you spitting them …
