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Minestrone Soup
By Dr. Carrie Rittling, NMD
2tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion or leek, finely diced
3 ribs of celery finely diced
10 mushrooms finely diced, you can use any type that you like
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 large can of diced tomatoes
5-6 cups boxed veggie stock
1 can of red kidney beans
2 Tbsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 bay leaf
A pinch of red pepper flakes
1 zucchini cut into ½ inch half moons
2 handfuls of green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
A handful of chopped herbs Read more [...]
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Lentil Soup
This Lentil Soup recipe by Dr. Carrie Rittling is so delicious. Winter is upon us now and it's the perfect weather for something so comforting and warm.
Lentil Soup
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 carrots or 4 handfuls of baby carrots, 1/4 inch sliced
2 stalks of celery cut into 1/4 inch dice
2-5 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 cup red or brown lentils, rinsed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
½ - 2 tsp crushed red pepper Read more [...]
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Frozen Fruit Popsicle
Use Silicone Molds rather than Plastic Molds when making home-made popsicles. And, as always, try to buy Organic whenever possible.
1/3 cup diced Kiwi
1/3 cup diced Watermelon
1/3 cup diced Strawberries
1/3 cup diced Pineapple
1/4 cup fresh Pineapple juice or Orange juice
Directions:
Wash all the fruit. Combine the diced fruit in a bowl and fill each mold 3/4 of the way full, then add 1 TBS of juice into each, individual popsicle mold. Freeze until firm. Enjoy!
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Chocolate Banana Popsicle
Use Silicone Molds rather than Plastic Molds when making home-made popsicles. And, as always, try to buy Organic whenever possible.
2 TBS of Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup of Coconut Milk, canned
2 small ripe Bananas
1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Directions:
Put all the ingredients into the food processor and blend. Distribute into popsicle mold and freeze. Enjoy!
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TriAthlete’s Green Drink Recipe
Dr. Jason Porter is using this recipe during his training for a TriAthlon in September 2012.
This green drink recipe is made for two. Once weekly, I go to the store and by all the supplies for the green drink. I buy organic as often as I can and of course only fresh produce. I cut up all the fruit and divide it into zip-lock containers or baggies. When I make the smoothie I dump the container of fruit in the blender and then add all of the fresh vegetables before blending in my Vita-Mix blender Read more [...]
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Brownie Batter Popsicle
Use Silicone Molds rather than Plastic Molds when making home-made popsicles. And, as always, try to buy Organic whenever possible.
1 & 1/2 cups of Pumpkin Purée
4 TBS Cocoa Powder
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2 TBS Agave Syrup
1/2 cup Natural/Organic Nut Butter (Almond, Cashew or Peanut)
3 scoops of Protein Powder (optional)
1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
Directions:
Pour all the ingredients into the food processor and blend together. Distribute the mix into the Read more [...]
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Strawberry & Blackberry Popsicle
Use Silicone Molds rather than Plastic Molds when making home-made popsicles. And, as always, try to buy Organic whenever possible.
2 cups (combined) fresh Blackberries & Strawberries
1/2 cup Coconut Milk
1/2 a Lemon, juiced
2-3 TBS Agave Syrup
Directions:
Wash the strawberries & blackberries. Blend the fruits and coconut milk in the food processor. Purée until smooth. Distribute into a popsicle mold and freeze. Enjoy!
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Healthy Food Choices for your Summer BBQs
In honor of the Fourth of July, I decided to make some recommendations on how to make healthy choices at gatherings or BBQs this summer. If you are hosting a BBQ then obviously you are in more control of what is being served, but you can also bring a healthy dish to the party you are attending and expose everyone there to a satisfying and healthy treat. The following are some ideas I wanted to share. I typically purchase everything that I can organic as should you.
Healthy appetizers Read more [...]
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Summer Juicing with Ginger
The following recipes are refreshing and light and can be an alternative to drinking lemonade or iced tea. Ginger is amazing for the digestive system. Ginger in Chinese medicine is a hot substance and therefore energizing and stimulating. Ginger also is wonderful for the health of skin, hair and nails.
I learned to make ginger tea while living "off-grid" in Jamaica over fifteen years ago.
Traditional Jamaican Recipe for Ginger Tea:
Take a large piece of fresh ginger root- about the Read more [...]
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Help keep the men in your life healthy this Father’s Day
The best father’s day present is the gift of health. This year it would be a great idea to give the recipe below to the ones you love to improve physical and mental stamina and longevity. An easy way to keep all the men in your life healthy is by recommending they drink one smoothie every day. It can be consumed at breakfast or as a snack but by blending the following key ingredients you can ensure that they are getting all the nutrients they need at least one time in their day. It Read more [...]
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