Food and Nutrition

Berry Delicious Scones

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ cup millet flour
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted but not hot
  • 2 large pasture-raised eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

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7 Science Backed Wonders of Dandelion Root

Dandelion as a supplement, extract, tea, food, or grind has been used for centuries to offer protection against oxidative stress, liver disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure, high blood sugar, cancer, kidney issues, and infections. It can improve gut health, support your microbiome, help keep your bones strong and some studies show it can even help promote weight loss. Yeah, it’s kind of an unsung hero. Let’s take a look at all of it’s awesomeness.


Matcha Chocolate Mint Shake

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 ½ cups milk of choice
  • 1 frozen ripe banana
  • 1 cup spinach 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint 
  • ½ tsp matcha powder 
  • 1-2 tbsp cacao nibs, optional 
  • 1 cup ice 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Put ingredients in blender.
  2. Blend till smooth.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Top Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is considered by many nutrition experts to be one of the most heart-healthy ways of eating there is, but the benefits don’t stop there. From neuroscientists to gerontologists (scientists who study aging) the majority of health experts, doctors and researchers agree the Mediterranean diet is simply one of the all around best eating strategies for immunity, vitality, and longevity.


Blondie Brownies

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • ½ Tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • One 13.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and dried
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted grass-fed butter, melted
  • ½ cup walnuts, crushed
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chocolate chips

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Veggie French Toast

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 slice whole grain or sprouted toast
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 3-4 Tbsp grated zucchini & carrot
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp of grass fed butter
  • 3 handfuls halved cherry tomatoes

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The Best Sugar Alternatives that are Actually Good for You

Sugar has been demonized for quite some time now and in large part for good reason – it’s filled with empty calories and wreaks havoc on your hormones / metabolism. Too much of it can contribute to a host of co-morbidities like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.