Snacks, or slump bumps as we affectionately like to call them, are hugely important. Snacking appropriately prevents overindulging at meals, stops you from making poor food choices out of extreme hunger, and keeps your energy at peak. Selecting a snack that includes protein, fiber, and a little fat guarantees sustained energy and satiety. Here are 11 ways to cure your next 3pm slump, suggested serving sizes included, so you don't over do it.
Read moresome things are better on toast
Some things are just better on toast. Avocado mash, chocolate hazelnut spread, ricotta and honey to name a few, but this pea and mint pesto just may take the cake. Fresh or thawed peas, mint, and lemon shine in this perfect-for-spring pesto. For all of you non-bread people out there, this pesto works wonders with crudités, quinoa, whole grain pasta, dolloped over salads or served on top roasted vegetables.
Read morethis sauce will change your life
I made this sauce from Sprouted Kitchen's new cookbook Bowl + Spoon, and it changed my life. Although I can not quite pronounce it, Muhammara is a red pepper and walnut sauce. Sara's recipe is spiced with smoked paprika and sweetened with dates, creating the most delicious balance of spicy and sweet. Walnuts add protein, texture, and a creamy indulgent mouth feel. Eat with a spoon, spread on a sandwich, dip with some veggies, or dollop on your bowl. Whatever you do, don't not make this sauce!
Read moremy favorite way to eat chips - yes chips
Not to be a downer but chips are typically a "no go" in the clean eats world. Normally fried, processed, and laded with sodium and oil, chips offer no nutritional benefits whatsoever. Turn that frown upside down, because I've got you covered with these baked chili lime corn tortilla chips. These crunchy crits are the perfect vehicle for your dips, game day and beyond. Just don't forget the cruditès.
Read moreTurn Up Your Next Cocktail Party with These Healthy Hors d'Oeuvres
Holiday parties are in full swing. Set a new standard this season with some healthy and nourishing holiday fare that will leave your partygoers feeling light and satisfied.
Read moremy favorite way to eat avocado toast
I love a good slice of avocado toast as much as the next person. It encompasses the most pristine balance of toasted hearty bread and creamy green goodness.
Read moreEgg-Centric
Eggs are having a moment. These protein-packed orbs are bursting with nutrients. Not only are they economical, they are effortless to prepare and can be utilized in numerous ways. Egg yolks have long suffered from a bad rap, blamed for being high in cholesterol and hazardous to one's health. The stance on egg yolks and their association with heart health has shifted. One yolk a day is fine for healthy individuals as long as the total cholesterol for the day does not exceed 300 mg. One large egg yolk has 185 mg of cholesterol. No more than three yolks are recommended per week for people with heart disease and diabetes. The yolk is the only part of the egg that contains cholesterol.
Read moreSuperfoods Series- The Power of the Flax
Why is flax in the superfoods category? Because it is super-charged with beneficial attributes! Like it's other friends in the superfoods category, flax is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and fiber. It also aids in reducing the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol).
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