Dr. Maria Del Mar Rodriguez ND Vibrant Coquito Smoothie In Puerto Rico, Christmas usually starts for most families early November, and ends around mid-February. Yes, we have been told that we have one of the longest holidays of the world. We do enjoy this season because it’s the time when family comes together, and food is always […]
Dr Jody Stanislaw, ND Getting Saucy with Vegetables Simple sauces are a great way to make cooked veggies into a delightful, healthy meal. Start by simply cutting up some of your favorite veggies….broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow crookneck squash, onions, eggplant, kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts…your options are endless! Then either bake, steam, or sauté
Dr. Meera Dossa, ND Gearing up for Thanksgiving dinner? So much preparation goes into the actual making of the juicy and delectable bird. After all, it is the main attraction! But what happens after all of the meat has been carved away and all that is left are the remnants of the glorious bird that was? There is
Grain-Free, Vegan Variation, Paleo-Friendly Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman This recipe highlights vegetables that are in season right now—zucchini and tomatoes—as well as a popular kitchen tool—a spiralizer—that turns them into noodles. Vegetable noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta made from processed flour. They are full of fiber and free of gluten and the
Dr. Meera Dossa, ND I like to think of the superfood Quinoa as the superhero of foods! Just like superheroes swoop in to rescue us when we are in a predicament, so too do superfoods rescue our bodies from states of dis-ease. Giving us the sensation and satisfaction of consuming grains, while providing a power
Razi Berry Basil is not only delicious but an incredible adaptogen which means it helps you deal with stress. Alcohol based margaritas may make you feel relaxed while you drink them, but the alcohol actually is a stressor to your body, which is why you experience a hangover the next day. Wake up happy and
Heather Christo VEGAN • SUGAR-FREE • HIGH FIBER PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOK TIME N/A SERVES 4-6 The first time I ate raw corn, I was shocked at how sweet and delicious it was. The little kernels burst in my mouth with a perfect little pop! When you pair raw corn with sweet mango and lots
Heather Christo PALEO • SUGAR-FREE • GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING PREPARATION 20 MINUTES, PLUS 4 HOURS MARINATING TIME COOK TIME 6 MINUTES SERVES 4 TO 6 In my opinion, very few things wouldn’t be improved by a big old spoonful of chimichurri sauce, an herbaceous, intensely garlicky sauce spiced with red pepper and lightened up with
Heather Christo VEGAN • SUGAR-FREE • MAKE-AHEAD PREPARATION 20 MINUTES COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES SERVES 6 TO 8 This is a dish that celebrates the flavor of fresh tomato and basil all year round. I often make this in the months when you can still get cherry tomatoes, but they are not at their
Heather Christo VEGAN • KID FRIENDLY • GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING PREPARATION 8 HOURS FREEZING TIME COOK TIME 5 MINUTES SERVES 10 These fancy grown-up pops are like a frozen coconut candy bar. They are so pretty and elegant that I have even served them to dinner party guests—much to their delight! Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened
