ELEVEN EASY AND TASTY SUMMER RECIPES

How is your summer going? I hope you are enjoying the magic and playfulness of the season while staying cool, hydrated, and well nourished.

My days have been feeling full with expansive summery activities such as weekend trips to the mountains, early morning walks, and a few fun evening hikes and al fresco dinners with friends.


Summer is a longed-for season, and one that I often remind myself to savor.


While that is all good, we may find ourselves getting home at the end of the day little later, and a bit more tuckered out (eating later anyone?).


Thank goodness the seasonal foods of summer are more light, fresh, and weeknight dinners can be quick to prepare.


With summer fun in mind, I wanted to share with you eleven simple, seasonal, and delicious recipes for you to try during your summer season.

ELEVEN EASY AND TASTY SUMMERTIME RECIPES

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GARDEN GREEN SHAKSHUKA

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Garden Green Gazpacho

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Lemon avoCadO Massaged Kale Salad

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GRILLED PALISADE PEACH AND BURRATA SALAD

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FIVE-FLAVOR ARUGULA & BEET SALAD

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ZUCCHINI SUNFLOWER SOUP

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PALISADE PEACH caprese

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GRAIN FREE HEMP HEART TABBOULEH

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SUMMERY STONE FRUIT COBBLER

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ZUCCHINI COLLAGEN FRITERS

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Asian Slaw with Red Cabbage, Black Sesame Seeds, and Avocado

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Cooking summer meals can be healthy and efficient. Nourishing yourself with nutrient-dense summer foods will keep your energy and vitality high so that you can enjoy all of your fun in the sun.

I hope you enjoy these, and feel free to tag me if you make these @bouldernutrition. I would love to see your seasonal summer creations.

Eat Well Friends,

Want more recipes to explore? Feel free to explore the many Boulder Nutrition favorites below:

PALEO PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

PALEO PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

:: recipe by Dan Wilson (Boulder Nutrition Retreat Chef

Ready for a tasty dinner delight?

This recipe is a retreat favorite, and created by our very own retreat chef, Dan Wilson (@heartbeetchef).

Feel free to mix this up with other proteins, vegetarian options or whatever sounds yummy.

We topped ours off with roasted mushrooms, chopped parsley and a bit of raw tomato. We also had a slice of gluten free garlic bread on the side for the full experience.

photo credit :: paleorunningmama

Enjoy!

ALKALINE BROTH

ALKALINE BROTH

I learned of this plant-based broth in the early 1990's from Dr. Charley Cropley and I have been making it ever since.  There are so many delightful veggies in this simple yet potent and medicinal broth that will alkalize your body and nourish your cells.

Honestly, my favorite way to enjoy this to sip on some first thing in the morning while I sit and do my morning journalling or meditation.  

I hope you enjoy this one!  A beautiful example of food as medicine!

MINI FALL FRITATAS

Why not make your eggs seasonal too? These delicious fall fritatas are tasty and full of mouth watering fall flavors. The best thing about them? Breakfast gets prepped for days.

I know you have busy mornings like me! One of the easiest ways to ensure my mornings are going to go smoothly (which then transfers into the rest of my day) is with an easy and healthy breakfast.

Feel free to explore the many flavor profiles possible here, but know the leek, tomato, goat cheese and mushroom versions are mouth watering!

These mini fall fritatas are easy to batch prepare, portable, tasty and full of good proteins and fats.

FUN FACT: Did you know when you buy pasture raised eggs (free range) the eggs are higher in vitamin D because they are exposed to more sunlight. Be sure to source your eggs consciously choosing pasture raised and hormone free.

LOVE YOUR LIVER [PART II]

THE POWER THAT MADE THE BODY HEALS THE BODY

BJ PALMER
 
 

I wanted to touch back in with you after last weeks article (Love Your LIver ~ Part I) to remind you that detoxifying your body (specifically your liver) doesn't have to be daunting (or a horrible experience).


In fact, I am a firm believer that all of the goodness found in natural, pure and seasonal foods can be turned into delicious spring alchemy with just a little bit of practice. 


I put together a few of my favorites for you today, but I also really want you to know that this is just the tip of the iceberg.


Yes, adjusting your palate to natural food (instead of processed foods, if that’s what you are used to) can take a small bit of time, but once you do, you will begin to recognize and enjoy the full flavors of whole foods, natural sweeteners, and pure ingredients –– all the building blocks your body needs for health and radiance.


If you know me, you know I live the pleasure principle every day. I make a point of it because I both want to enjoy all the nuances of daily life and I also want to feel my best.


Guilt-free comfort food is my answer.  🙋‍♀️


Here’s to letting your kitchen creativity soar this spring.


Eat Well!

 

{DAIRY FREE} MASSAGED KALE CAESAR

MARINATED SLOW ROASTED RAINBOW BEET SALAD

LEMON TURMERIC {GRAIN FREE} SNACKING CAKE

P.S. Need a little help? I've got you covered. Click here to get customized support through my spring CLEANSE-OLOGY Program.

P.P.S. Stay tune for part III coming to you soon.

SWEET POTATO AND MUSHROOM HASH

I know many folks who struggle with breakfast. Add in an egg allergy and breakfast can become even more complicated. This breakfast hash may just be your answer!  Egg-free, and it still feels like a breakfast/brunch win!  

THE ANTIDOTE TO YOUR SELF SUFFICIENCY SYNDROME

"BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN IS A TRIBE OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL WOMEN WHO HAVE HER BACK." 
 

Do you have a weekly to-do list?

I have a gargantuan appreciation for mine: it forges my path for the week; it keeps me focussed; it holds me accountable.

So when something on my to-do list isn't getting done, I have a few questions I like to ask myself:


Am I procrastinating?

Am I resistant to something?

Am I uninspired?

Is the timing not right?


So, when I told my mastermind group that I wanted to create a new program during our final meeting of 2017, I was expecting things move along as they usually would.  

With the new year ahead, I felt inspired. 

However, for a reason unbeknownst to me, the months kept passing and this program was not getting it's weekly check off my to-do list and I could not figure out what was holding me back.

A couple months later, my business coach and I sat at my kitchen table over a cup of yerba mate and some spring tulips. She had come over to interview me for her podcast on women entrepreneurs and motherhood.

During the recording she asked: "Aren't you about to launch a new program?".  Although I still felt somewhat wobbly on when, I quickly responded with a definitive "YES! Yes I am." 

This was my faith it till you make it moment.

Finally, this summer I hunkered down for a 15 hour plane ride home from Bali. Somewhere between Guam and Hawaii, whilst the plane was dark and sleepy, it came to me––a new (and improved) version of this program.

Sometimes, we have to trust the process. 

Last week I wrote to you about an epidemic I call "Self Sufficiency Syndrome" (Read part 1 here: Are You Part Of The Epedemic?), and today I am thrilled to be fulfilling this personal and professional mission in announcing The Antidote To YOUR Self Sufficiency Syndrome:

LOTUS LEADERSHIP
A YEAR-LONG HOLISTIC LEADERSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM
 

I created my business, Boulder Nutrition, over 15 years ago from the ground up. Since then I have grown a successful and sustainable business and I have lead over 20 local and international retreats. I am excited to share what I have learned in holistic business and leadership with you!

Lotus Leadership is a soulful, empowered, nourishing and supportive approach to business, leadership, aligned action and self-care.

Through our private coaching and masterminding Lotus Leadershipwill offer you a road map that guides you to rise in your leadership and create a sustainable business and life you are passionate about. Through this program you will learn to:
 

• Develop and focus your attention and energy on the mission of your business and leadership.

• Create a healthy rhythm, map your goals and navigate your time and energy sustainably.

• Align your core values with your business and leadership.  

• Elevate yourself and others to rise in full potential.

...and so much more!

{BONUS: The first 10 women to join will also receive access to The Yoga Of Eating Online Program f ($597 value) and a discount to one of my international retreats ($200 value).}

You don't have to do this alone. I am thrilled to share this journey with you.

With love...

 

Photo :: Om Light Photography