Food and Nutrition

SERVES 4          
 
INGREDIENTS:

• 2.5 large ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 1 serving protein powder of choice (non flavored)
• 1¾ cups quick oats
• ¼ cup cacao nibs
• ¼ cup applesauce
• ½  teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Walnut pieces

DIRECTIONS:

Nightshades… Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes are all vegetables in the “nightshade” family. Multiple herbs, spices, and condiments cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, paprika, ketchup, salsa, and marinara sauce also fall into this category of foods as they are derived from nightshade vegetables. 
 
That said, these foods have been nourishing people across the globe for thousands of years… with the Mediterranean diet being the most obvious example. 

INGREDIENTS:

Bloating for the purposes of this article is not referring to water retention, but distension of the abdomen. The 3 months pregnant / I swallowed a basketball feeling. This is often caused by gas, which is what we are addressing below but it’s important to note there are certain medical conditions you should rule out like IBS, Gastroparesis, and most important – gynecological conditions with your uterus or ovaries. So, make sure you never skip your annual pelvic exam.

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons organic Greek yogurt 
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
• Zest of 1-2 lemons
• Salt

DIRECTIONS:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup frozen or fresh organic peach slices
• ½ frozen banana
• 1 scoop Alaya Naturals Vanilla Collagen powder
• ¼ cup gluten-free oats
• ½ teaspoon raw honey
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup Milk Of Choice
• ½ cup of ice

DIRECTIONS:

You absolutely can take your vitamins and supplements at any point throughout your day. However, there are certain factors that will absolutely contribute to their ideal absorption. First, whether or not you take them with food. Second, what time of day you take them. Third, what supplements you take them with.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 eggplant

For the crust:

• 1 cup arrowroot starch or tapioca flour
• ⅓ cup coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened milk of choice
• ¼ cup grass fed butter
• ¼ cup water
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 egg

For the topping:

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 celery stalks
• ½ cucumber
• 1 cup pineapple
• ½ green apple
• ½ cup spinach
• ½ cup kale
• 1 lemon
• 1 small knob ginger
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add all ingredients to vegetable juicer.
2. Gently stir juice and consume immediately.

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