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Raspberry Chia Seed Jam

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Ingredients: 2 cups of Frozen Raspberries Thawed 1 1/2 TBS of Chia Seeds 1 TBS Lemon Juice 1 1/2 TBS of Honey Instructions: Put all items except chia seeds into a blender and mix up. Stir in chia seeds and refrigerate overnight. Serve the next morning on warm toast or bagel with some butter as […]

Immune Boosting Nutrient Needs During COVID19

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Focusing on the immune system and proper nutrition, diet plays a vital role in building/maintaining a balanced immune system. A wide variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables, can have an impact on your immune system’s resiliency against infections. Make sure to include a mix of fruits and vegetables into your meal plan daily! Single […]

Immune Boosting Smoothie

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If your looking for a quick and easy smoothie to get many immune-boosting nutrients into one drink look no further! Ingredients: 6oz milk of your choice (I use cashew non-dairy milk) 2 scoops collagen powder (I use vital proteins) 1/2 of a small banana 1/4c of frozen mixed berries 1/4c of frozen cherries Handful of […]

Meal Preparation During COVID 19 – Getting Your Plant Based Foods In!

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I don’t know about you guys but has mealtime been a challenge during the pandemic on ensuring you are getting all of your fruits and vegetables in?  It has been for me since I am not able to get all my fresh fruits and vegetables due to the availability via online grocery shopping. I now purchase […]

Gluten Free Banana Bread

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Ingredients: 2 medium ripe bananas 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 egg 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup packed organic coconut sugar 1 – 4oz small applesauce container 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 1/4 cup almond meal 1 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill GF Flour mix 1 cup gluten-free oats Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a […]

Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe

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Overnight Oats: 1/2c of Icelandic or Greek Yogurt (I prefer a low sugar vanilla flavor) 1/2c of steel-cut oats 1/4c of dairy or non-dairy milk 1 TBSP Chia seeds 1/8 tsp cinnamon Instructions – Mix all ingredients together and put them in the fridge overnight.  Next day – top with nuts or nut butter, dark […]

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1TBS coconut oil melted 1/8 cup date nectar 1 small ripe banana mashed 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 1/2 cup flax meal 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips Instructions – Combine the peanut butter, […]

Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe to Build Immunity

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This recipe is packed full of essential nutrients that help build your immune system……It’s one of my personal favorites and I hope you enjoy it! INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces of unsweetened coconut water 2 ice cubes 1TBSP of lemon juice 2 stalks of celery 1/4c of cucumber 1/2 of green apple 1/4c of frozen pineapples Handful […]

Nutrition as we age

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Nutrition as we age Eating to fuel our bodies is especially important as we age as it can affect how we feel but also help us to maintain healthy body weight and condition our bodies to fight off infection and reduce the risk of developing diseases. As we age our muscle mass naturally decreases with […]

Immune Boosting Foods

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Building Your Immunity During COVID-19 If you are wondering how to eat during the pandemic in order to build your immune system, then I have some tips on what types of foods you can include in your meal plan: Immune Boosting Foods and Supplements: Probiotic and Prebiotic Food Sources: Probiotics are live bacteria that have […]