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Move over Brussels Sprouts, Hello Pan Sautéed Cauliflower This is my new favorite, and a very tasty way to make fresh cauliflower – and it only takes 7 minutes. What Is Cauliflower Cauliflower is a versatile, nutrient-dense vegetable packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. The key health benefits of cauliflower include supporting weight management,… Read More
Vegetarian Pizza with Cauliflower Base This vegetarian pizza is low in carbohydrate and high in fibre. It may take a little work but it is delicious! Pizza crust 1 cauliflower 1/2 cooked quinoa 3 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp. dried oregano Salt and pepper Pizza topping 8 oz can tomatoes 1 tbsp. tomato purée/ paste 3… Read More
I love Cauliflower for many different reasons and this Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is one of my favorite recipes. It is a member of the cruciferous (you know we need to be eating these all the time) and is related to it’s cousin – broccoli. It contains alot good-for-us nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals. It is… Read More
This is a DREAM SAUCE! It is delicious, versatile and you can eat as much as you want! Plus, it’s Oil-Free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Paleo, Soy-free, Sugar-free, Low Glycemic, Vegan/Vegetarian (if you want). Creamy Cauliflower Sauce Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (cleaned and cut into florets) 2 garlic cloves (or more if… Read More
Recipe and image from The New You Lifestyle with Lora Ulrich Cauliflower Tabouli is easy and a ‘cook-once-eat-twice (or more) recipe too. Plus it’s versatile. You can eat it as a side dish or as a meal. Make it a main meal just by adding your choice of protein. My favorites are black beans or grilled chicken breasts but you… Read More
Cauliflower is one of my all time favorites and cauliflower rice makes it so versatile and easy to prepare in so many different ways all year long. Cauliflower has tremendous compounds involved in cancer protection, anti-inflammation, cardiovascular benefits, digestive health, and detoxification support. 2 Easy Ways to Make Cauliflower Rice This is a great Cook Once –… Read More
Cauliflower. It is a delicious vegetable with some powerful nutrients. This cauliflower hummus is a much lower calorie and higher in fiber option than regular hummus. The ingredients are basically the same, except for using roasted cauliflower not chick peas, which on its own is a wonderful dish. Roasted cauliflower combined with some olive oil, salt, pepper,… Read More
This is a great go-to veggie dish for your family or to take to a potluck. Everyone will enjoy! If you are so lucky to have any left over, serve cold on a salad, make into caulflower rice or hummus or just warm up. Roasted cauliflower has a bit of nuttiness flavor and the edges… Read More
Sunday Setup: Classic Vegetable Soup All too often soups are forgotten for meal prep but I love to make them on Sunday during the colder, winter months. With so many flavor and veggie combinations, you can throw in almost anything and get some good servings of your daily vegetables in one bowl. This classic and… Read More
Learn About Collagen with these Amazing Facts Your body has so many cells, parts, and systems. And many of them are held together with collagen. The most abundant protein in your body is all about connection and strength. That’s because collagen’s adhesive qualities are only matched by its ability to provide structure and strength. This… Read More
3 Sexy Summer Salads to Love All Year Long 1. Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad This healthier and lower calorie ‘potatoe’ is a perfect summer side dish. See cauliflower ‘potato’ salad recipe here. 2. Quinoa Fruit Salad Summer is for all things fruit. This quinoa salad has all the favorites with the added protien and goodness… Read More
The holidays are here – a magical time of year filled with sparkling lights, homemade treats, loved ones and holiday feasts. Although there is much more to this season than these large meals, the festivities most certainly can become centered around the dinner table. Many give up on their health goals during this time… Read More
5 Tips to Help the Scale ‘Fall’ In Your Favor Remember how hard you worked on your diet (and in the gym) this spring and summer to feel sexy and confident in that bathing suit? Well, the fall season is in full swing, and it’s no excuse to lose your hard-earned beach body. Check… Read More
The wonderful array of fruits and veggies available during the summer months makes for some delicious, healthy (and light) eating. Here are 6 yummy, no-guilt snacks to enjoy and feel good while eating them. Caprese Skewers Basil, tomato, balsamic – I love the combination. The recipe below calls for mozzarella cheese but if you… Read More
Yesterday I was watching a show on weight loss and they mentioned ‘negative calorie foods’. What came to my mind is what I teach in my Love Your Body Program, my clean eating and weightloss program, that you don’t need to be hungry to lose weight if you eat the right foods. By eating some of these ‘negative… Read More
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen for 2016 Are you trying to eat cleaner? Are you worried about pesticide residue on your fruits and veggies? The Dirty Dozen 12 + fruits and vegetables are considered to have the highest pesticides residue when tested by USDA – even when they were washed and, in some… Read More
Lentils may be the oldest cultivated legume in history. Archeological digs have produced artifacts dating lentils clear back to 8,000 to 7,000BC! Petite French Green Lentils are a bit spicy with a mottled, dark green appearance. They are the most intensely flavored of the lentil family and are prized by chefs for their rich, earthy… Read More
Making a healthy dinner during busy weeks can be challenging and a good stir-fry can be a super easy weeknight meal. With limited time after work or running kids arounds, its sometimes easy to turn to unhealthy fast food or pizza. Lucky for us, there is stir-fry. Stir-fried dishes use a wide range of ingredients and are… Read More
These are the the top 7 weight loss tips I tell my my weight loss clients and program participants. They are easy to incorporate and have such a big impact. Start incorporating 1 or 2 and in a few days, add another. Soon all seven will working for you and helping you achieve your personal… Read More
My friend Sue Ward wrote this. Sue does such a great job at explaining detoxification and it’s importance. I hear so many people trying different detoxes and some of them are down-right bad for you (and pretty scary too). Detoxing our body doesn’t have to be a harsh, one-time thing we do…really, it is much… Read More
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