Banana, Oat and Millet Muffins
These muffins have been a go-to in our house lately. You guys know that I am a fan of millet and trying to get more VARIETY of foods in our diet. So when I came up with this Banana, Oat and Millet Muffin recipe – […]
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Your new smoothie go-to: think BEETS
I love beets. I just love them. My five-year-old does too – maybe it’s genetic? Anyway, I love the earthy taste. The bright red texture. I loved them baked, sauteed, and pickled. However, I DO NOT LOVE how they stain my white kitchen when I open the @LoveBeets bag with scissors!
Why Beets?
So you might think, Jenny, why and the heck would I want to have BEETS in my SMOOTHIE? Well here are a few things you should think about:
Beets are high in nitrates – no, that does not mean they are in the same food family as Spam and corned beef. No, they are high in natural nitrates that have been shown to improve your cardiovascular health – and potentially your athletic performance.
High In Vitamins & Fiber
Beets are excellent sources of vitamins like C and folate. Plus, they are packed with fiber and support a healthy gut microbiome (which equals improved energy and immune health!)
Pineapple and Chia
One more thing, I included pineapple in this recipe (which is packed with nutrients that boost your immune health), and pineapple definitely doesn’t taste like dirt. Chia seeds are also included – which gives this recipe a boost of Omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids (which can promote immune, heart and brain health -to name a few!). So think of this recipe as a trip to your local farm on a tropical island oasis, with 75-degree weather, no bugs, and a slight breeze. Can you tell it is March in South Dakota, and I’m dreaming of a Spring Break far from here?! Check out this recipe below – it might just be your new go-to smoothie!
Beet and Pineapple Smoothie
March 5, 2020
: 2 - 3
: Easy
Easy and nutrient dense. Think of this smoothie as a trip to your local farm mixed with a tropical island paradise.
Ingredients
- 3 cooked and peeled beets (my favorite here)
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup milk (my favorite dairy-free version here
- 1 TBS chia seeds
- *Optional: 1 scoop of unsweetened protein powder
- *Optional: 1 TBS honey or maple syrup for taste
Directions
- Step 1 Combine all ingredients into a blender.
- Step 2 Mix on “smoothie” option until right consistency.
- Step 3 Add more milk or water if needed.
- Step 4 Best if served chilled right away!
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Turmeric Rice
The cold and flu season has hit our home HARD these last few weeks, and to fight it off, I have been filling up on all things TURMERIC. Yes! This potent, Middle Eastern spice should be a staple in your diet – especially this time of year. Curcumin is one of the main active compounds in turmeric and has powerful immune, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Curcumin has been shown to potentially enhance your body’s antibody response and down-regulate the expression of inflammatory immune mediators (like cytokines). This will help your body fight off that cold bug quicker and stronger. It has also been shown to help prevent cardiovascular disease and improve symptoms of arthritis and depression. Proving curcumin/turmeric benefits for long term health as well!
I am so excited to share this delicious way to make rice this winter! It’s really so dang EASY to make. We have had it twice within the last week already.
Golden Turmeric Rice
February 10, 2020
: 4
: Easy
We love our Golden Rice served with pork, garbanzo beans + roasted for extra fiber and to boost the immune and gut health factor.
Ingredients
- 1 C rice
- 1 1/2 C water
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion
- 1 TBS coconut amines (or soy sauce)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Step 1 Add rice, water, and oil to a rice cooker or pressure cooker. Add spices and soy sauce or coconut amines.
- Step 2 Cook rice per directions until done.
- Step 3 Makes approximately four (4) servings.
- Step 4 Yeah – really that’s it.
- Step 5
