Salad Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This easy EASY dish, uses fresh ingredients, herbs (parsley) that has potent liver detoxifying properties, and the whole grain  QUINOA (one of my absolute favorites) which is high in protein AND fiber.  Have this meal for dinners, lunches, or small serving for snacking. Enjoy!

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Tri-Color Potato Salad

Swap out the mayo based, creamy potato salads for this easy and colorful version! Bringing color and flavor to your plate with tricolor fingerling, red russet and baby purple potatoes.  Perfect to bring out on July 4th this summer!

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Salad Salad

Berry, Plum, Nectarine & Basil Fruit Salad

Ruby ripe plums and nectarines diced up with fresh juicy strawberries and the wonderful taste and smell of FRESH BASIL!  Lightly tossed in lemon juice and balsamic vinegar you get the perfect acidity and balance in this seasonal fruit salad. Get the recipe and I share how to enjoy it 3 different ways this summer!

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Salad Salad

Carrot Collard Ginger Slaw

Carrot, Collard Ginger Slaw! Something fresh, cooling and adds pizazz to give new life to the word "salad". This chinese styles carrot, collard, sesame slaw is perfect as a pairing to any main dish, but I also loved this all on its own for a light lunch or afternoon snack!

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Smoothies Smoothies

Berry Basil Lemonade Smoothie

Kick up the seasonal smoothie up a notch - add fresh strawberries and blueberries, a touch of basil and coconut water for extra electrolytes on a hot summer day (or post-workout).  Checkout the little video in the post!

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Probiotic Blueberry Smoothie

This recipe include anti-inflammatory rich blueberries that help slow the aging process, reduce inflammation, and help to scavenge harmful free radicals in the body that might be causing cellular damage.  Adding keifer provides probiotic benefits as well proving a good source protein (12-15 g per 1 cup). Enjoy!

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Cauliflower Rice

If you're looking for a way to get more vegetables into your diet what better way than swapping out white rice for... white rice... cauliflower style! Cauliflower is one of our cruciferous vegetables and has the ability to help protect against cancer due to sulforaphane, a sulfur compound that has also been shown to kill cancer cells and reduce tumor cell growth.

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Salad Salad

Seasonal Strawberry-Hazelnut Asparagus Salad

This is the perfect seasonal salad to have for lunch or dinner this weekend - Paired perfectly with a balance of toasted hazelnuts, peppery arugula, delicate spinach and the pop of balsamic glazed strawberries and asparagus this is a winning dish everyone will love!

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The BEST Veggie Burger

It’s a great source of fiber and protein due to the quinoa and lentils, but it’s also got some bioflavonoids from the parsley and a natural sweetness and antimicrobial properties from the sautéed onion, garlic and mushroom mix.  I do love my spice, and adding in a bit of hot sauce and cumin adds the touch that you need.  These patties hold together well and worked great on the skillet to bake until crispy - oh la la so delicious and nutritious!

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Breakfast Breakfast

Carrot Cake Muffins

My clients often share how challenging it is to make healthy work when they travel so often - but I travel too! And that's exactly why I made these today...little to no added sugar but still taste sweet and amazing, perfect moistness, fiber, protein and overall great nutrition.

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