Avocados are a total superfood, once upon a time in the low-fat movement of the 80’s and 90’s people worried about eating them for their high fat content. However, we have come a long way and have a deeper understanding in that not all fats are created equal. Our brain, nervous system, hormones and skin need healthy fats such as the monounsaturated fats in avocados to properly function.
There is always something comforting about a cup of hot tea when you are cold and feeling a little run down. Tea with lemon and honey is an old traditional drink that your grandmother may have recommended you try when you feel a cold coming on.
To enhance this old remedy, I like to select tea’s that have health-promoting benefits. Dandelion tea is known to help reduce liver congestion, gently cleanse the bladder and flush toxins from your kidneys. This is thanks it’s significant amounts of vitamins A, C and D, zinc, iron, magnesium, and potassium. Dandelion tea is also being studied for its benefits in balancing blood sugar and in weight loss.
13.5 grams of plant-based protein make this smoothie a quick and easy energy booster. It boasts just over 9 grams of dietary fiber that aids
Our Liver is an amazing organ with more functions than I can begin to discuss with this recipe. One of the liver’s primary functions is detoxification of both endogenous (from inside the body) and exogenous (from outside the body) substances. Its detoxification system includes enzymes that help the breakdown of things such as heavy metals, drugs, preservatives, industrial chemicals, hormones and non-beneficial intestinal microorganisms.
This week feels like a chili kind of week. The temperature is getting a little cooler and I just feel like I need that comfort that a bowl of chili can provide you. This is a plant-based chili, which is packed with protein, fiber, iron, and manganese thanks to the chickpeas and quinoa. The quinoa makes it very hearty while also being gluten-free.
Hey, I’m Jo! As a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Practitioner and Raw Food Chef, I am passionate about creating simple, whole-food recipes that easily fit into your everyday life. I am committed to empowering you to find fulfillment in fueling your body to regain balance, reclaim health and rejoice in the most vibrant body possible.
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