Fruit Salad with a Honey Lime Dressing & Quinoa Crunch Topping
Typically, those that are weight conscious or have blood sugar imbalance concerns are cautious of fruit salads due to the high amount of natural sugars that can spike blood sugar or promote the promotion of fat cells if too much sugar is consumed for storage. This is why I use a quinoa crunch topping. This provides fiber, protein, omega 3, and additional nutrition that creates a delightful crunch to the salad but also helps with blood sugar spikes.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower was once the forgotten vegetable, considered to be nutrient deficient due to its white color. How iceberg lettuce got a bad rap for being less nutritious than it’s darker green lettuce friends, the cauliflower had the same reputation against its other cruciferous family members.
Cranberry Grapefruit Smoothie
Pretty in Pink! Ladies start your day with this zingy, antioxidant packed smoothie that helps you break down abdominal fat and have glowing skin.
Goddess Green Tea Latte
Green tea has been reported to contain the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols in comparison to other teas. Antioxidants are known to fight free radicals which are damaging compounds in the body that can change our cell composition, damage DNA, and even cause cell death. Research suggests polyphenols have the ability to neutralize free radicals and may reduce some of the damage they can cause.
Green Tea Macadamia Nut Cookies
If you love macadamia nuts and green tea you will love these simple cookies. Gluten-free with a Vegan option, these cookies are a healthy spin off the traditional white chocolate macadamia nut cookies that are usually full of white sugar, white flour and a ton of butter that can be hard on the digestive track. These cookies offer fat burning effects, promote healthy aging and boost energy!! Now that’s a guilt-free cookie 😉