This Middle Eastern inspired recipe combines a breakfast favorite with the great flavors and nutritious boost of a falafel. This hearty meal would be great topped with sliced vegetables like cucumbers, beets and carrots to start your day off right! … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Paella-Style Rice and Shrimp
This recipe has some of my favorite ingredients and blends together delicious flavors with vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. This is a hearty and warming dish, that is great to share with family and friends. As you enjoy the holidays and prep for the New Year, consider enjoying nourishing foods … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Sugar Cookie
I was fascinated (and excited) when I came across this version of a sugar cookie...Beetroot Coconut Sugar Cookies. What a fun and colorful spin on a traditional holiday cookie. Sneaking in nutrient dense vegetables where possible, and into a dessert, is a great way to make the most of the fuel you … [Read more...]
Spicy Turkey Meatballs
These are creative, zesty meatballs that can be a part of a meal or a quick protein boost for a snack. To make this into a meal, try balancing with roasted root vegetables and a leafy green salad. Turkey is a lean protein source supporting healthy muscle maintenance and helping to control blood … [Read more...]
Chicken and Brussels
Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables I could not get myself to like when I was younger. Call it a maturing palate or part of a delicious trend, I can not get enough of brussels these days. Brussels are an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K and are also a good source of folate, … [Read more...]