Ingredients: 1 Banana ½ Avocado 3 Medjool Dates (pre-soak for at least 15 mins) ¼ Cup Pre-cooked Amaranth (can substitute with flaxmeal) 1 Cup Almond Milk (click here for fresh almond milk recipe) ½ tsp Cacao Powder ¾ Cup Ice Directions: Blend all ingredients together. Drink up! Tips: You can substitute the Amaranth with some other kind of plant protein, like pea protein, pumpkin protein, or flaxmeal. JUST EAT REAL FOOD – Stop focusing on…
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup of Full Fat Coconut Milk 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 cup Bobs Red Mill Paleo Flour ¼ tsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt ½ tsp Garlic Powder ½ tsp Smoked Paprika Directions: Mix eggs, milk, and olive oil together. Add in flour, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika Stir until you have a smooth-pancake batter like consistency. Spray cooking pan with non-stick spray & heat to medium. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the center…
Ingredients: 1 T Flaxseed meal 1 Banana 1 Scoop chocolate protein (I like Garden of Life) 1 cup water or almond milk (I use Califia Farms) Click Here for my Homemade Almond Milk. ½ cup ice Optional- cacao nibs Directions: Blend all ingredients together. I use a Vitamix blender. Drink up! Tips: You can premake this in the morning and store it in the fridge for lunch. You can add in blueberries or strawberries…
Did you know that Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, omega 3 fats, vitamins, and minerals? They’re well known for their energy packed nutrition. They were originally grown in Mexico, and the Aztec warriors would eat chia seeds to give them high energy & endurance. In the Mayan language, chia means “strength.” I make a batch of chia pudding every week and eat it as a snack. You can add in more protein by topping it with…
Ingredients: 1 T flaxmeal 1 T almond butter 1 t Spirulina 1 Banana 1 Scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 cup of filtered water or Fresh Almond Milk ½ cup of ice Directions: Blend all ingredients together. I use a Vitamix blender. Drink up! Tips: Can add in strawberries for a sweeter taste. Can add in Probiotics. JUST EAT REAL FOOD – Stop focusing on calories & focus on what you’re eating and how it…
Did you know that Hippocrates “the father of medicine” wrote about flaxseed being an excellent cure for digestive problems? The Latin name for flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum, which translates to “very useful”. Flaxseed is loaded with a type of omega-3 fatty acid, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It’s also one of the best foods for soluble and insoluble fiber. Flaxseed, like any source of fiber, should be taken with plenty of water. Flaxseed, like any source of fiber, should be taken…
If you haven’t tried spirulina or chlorella yet, give it a try! Spirulina became famous after its successful use as a dietary supplement for astronauts on space missions. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals. It can be used to treat conditions such as chronic fatigue, allergies, inflammatory disorders, viruses, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, and even arsenic poisoning.1 Chlorella is also a blue-green algae that is high in protein, vitamins, and minerals, but less research…
Check out my Article on “Seven Reasons to Give up Dairy.” Cows Milk Substitutions: Check out Almond Milk. My favorite Almond Milk is made by Califia Farms. It’s carrageenan free. This is very important because carrageenan has been linked to causing inflammatory issues such as ulcerative colitis, birth defects, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and glucose intolerance. Many other brands use carrageenan, so read the label before you buy. I would also suggest not substituting with soymilk. Soymilk can be…
Ingredients: ½ cup of organic frozen blueberries 1 banana 1 serving of Organic Plant Protein 2 Tablespoons of almond butter 1 cup of almond milk or filtered water (I use reverse osmosis) ½ cup ice Directions: Mix all ingredients in blender (I use a Vitamix) Pour into glass & drink up Tips: You can store in the fridge for a few hours before drinking. Can add in Probiotics. Total Plant Protein per recipe: 25 grams Blueberries:…
I absolutely love this smoothie. Not only does it taste good, but it’s full of good nutrition. Pumpkin & sunflower seeds are loaded with magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, omega 3 fats, and my favorite- Vitamin E. Because vitamin E is anti-aging, I try to sneak in pumpkin seeds to everything! The best form of seeds to eat are sprouted seeds. Sprouting increases nutrient absorption and makes it easier for your body to digest. You can eat them as is, or…