Right now, you don't have to look far to get advice on how to prevent virus transmission. Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces. Minimize physical contact. Use proper sneezing and coughing hygiene. Practice social distancing. But what about the other half of the equation? We also need to work from the inside out: Stay calm; stress weakens the immune system; Eat plants to boost your immune system. If possible, it's best to get these immune-boosting superheroes from whole foods ...
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Cinnamon Pear Cookies (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Oil-free)
Cinnamon Pear Cookies are a delightful balance between a shortbread cookie and a snickerdoodle. The ultimate taste of autumn and ideal for your next holiday gathering. They will satisfy many diets. They are: plant-based/vegan gluten-free refined sugar free oil-free Pears in Desserts Although pears are at the top of my list for great fall fruit, this is the first recipe I have developed with pears in a dessert. Such a natural pairing, or should I say "pearing"--I can't believe ...
Baked ‘Cheesy’ Cauliflower Gnocchi (Plant-based, Gluten-free)
Baked 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gnocchi--these little dumplings of deliciousness are kicked up! No eggs or dairy, no wheat flour and much lower in carbs. These plant-based and gluten-free cauliflower gnocchi are just what your belly has been craving! Five Ingredient Baked 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gnocchi Only 20 minutes of active prep time to achieve a dish that's so flexible in serving options it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! It's hard to believe such a simple ingredient list can ...
Zesty Bok Choy Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Zesty Bok Choy Cauliflower Rice delivers a flood of fresh flavor and nutrients! Spicy or tame, this dish has your name written all over it! Baby Bok Choy Say hello to my little friend. Okay it sounds much better when Al Pacino says it! But it's true that baby bok choy, my newest culinary friend, comes to the table with its nutritional guns blazing. Since my surgery I have been trying to flood my body with as many nutrients and antioxidants as possible. As a result I am feeling great and ...
Detox Root Salad w/Lemon Ginger Pepita Dressing (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Oil-free)
Detox Root Salad with Lemon Ginger Pepita Dressing--a tasty way to restore your body while keepin' on with your day! I Won't Be Ignored, Dan Okay, sorry to start off with a quote from Fatal Attraction, but allow me to explain: I've been feeling a little run down and sluggish lately. It's my body's language for stop ignoring me! You probably know what I'm talking about. We've all had them. Those mini-cycles in life that start with more items on the to-do list than usual: ...
Strawberry Shortcake Breakfast Bowl (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Refined Sugar-free)
Strawberry Shortcake Breakfast Bowl. An easy prep--ready in 5 minutes. Put a delightful, nutrient-packed spin on breakfast! Make Mornings Great Again Let's face it: The way you start your day creates the vibe for the remainder of it. You may think that McMuffin gives you what you need, but rest assured your body and brain greatly disagree. If your body could tell you what it thinks, well . . . it might be considered profane. What you need is brain food and body food! Super(hero) ...
Broccoli with Olive Fig Tapenade (Gluten-free, Plant-based / Vegan)
Broccoli with Olive Fig Tapenade - A savory dish with spicy notes and subtle sweet hints. Broccoli meets gastronomy! With only 10 minutes of prep it can be yours in the blink of an eye! Olive Fig Tapenade This tapenade would add gastronomical flair to many dishes. Count broccoli in! Gently coating steamed broccoli with the generous flavors and colors of this olive tapenade makes what may usually be mundane a pleasure to eat (and view!) on your dining table! Make Extra I highly ...
Roasted Leek Potato Slaw (Gluten-free, Plant-based/Vegan, Sugar-free)
Roasted Leek Potato Slaw. Add a sprightly splash of color, flavor and texture to your lunch or dinner! Color Galore Don't you wish you could bring the exuberant colors of your fresh spring flowers to your dinner plate? Consider it done! This dish will hit your table with all of the glory of a fresh picked bundle of wildflowers. A delicious plant-based, gluten-free, sugar-free fusion of potato salad and coleslaw. A salad that makes a statement! Nutrients Galore Thanks to the ...
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-free, Nut-free)
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a moist chewy inside surrounded by a lightly crisped outside. Hints of chocolate, brown sugar and vanilla dance at your nose while satisfying your palate. An overture to your senses! Why Ultimate? The final point in a journey, the zenith--the best! I have been aching to develop a chocolate chip cookie recipe for years! But I waited until now. There are so many different recipes available that I wanted mine to add value to the vast selection of this ...
