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Here we are in summer, my favorite time to browse the farmers markets and get in the kitchen!
This recipe is fun to explore with a mash-up of your favorite seasonal stone fruits in any combination you like.
Think cherry –– plum or peach–– apricot!
Treat yourself to this all-pleasure (no guilt) late summer delicacy and savor every bite.
Need a little sweet treat? We brought these delicious little bites on the Grace and Gratitude Retreat this November and they were a huge hit. In fact, there are a few participants eagerly awaiting this recipe as we speak! This one is for you if you love a little sweet treat, but want to skip the sugar.
Chock full of coconut oil! There are few substances on the planet that stand up to coconut oil. This versatile superfood has beneficial uses that span skin care, hair health, and anti-inflammatory properties—benefitting you inside and out. Coconut oil is antibacterial and antimicrobial, making it a wonderful addition to your menu.
Notably, research shows that eating coconut oil regularly can support and heal your digestion as it positively influences the delicate balance of good and bad flora, making the plethora of antioxidant-rich foods you eat, easier to absorb.
Recipe Credit :: Boulder Nutrition Team Member Ani Okun
Photo Credit :: Boulder Nutrition Team Member Kristine Mahan
If you like warming and hearty foods at this time of year, this delicious bowl of goodness may be just right for you this solstice week. It can be made stove top, instant pot or crock pot and the recipe has all three options.
We made this recently on a chilly night up at our cabin, with the warmth and ambiance of our pellet stove burning. it warmed us up just right.
And I just love the crunch of the kale chips on top. So much texture and flavor fun.
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If you are craving a little pleasure (pleasure heals remember?) scroll down for a fun sweet treat for you to practice more pleasure in your eating and living!
Also, a little reminder about the health benefits of chocolate. Here are a few of my favorites:
In ancient texts, cacao was described as a sacred superfood, often referred to as food of the gods. The cacao bean and its consumption date back as far as thousands of years, where it was used as a powerful and healing food, including use in ancient ritual and ceremony.
One study showed (performed with dark chocolate with 70 percent or higher cacao content) that cacao had an equivalent or significantly greater oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value (a scale used to measure the antioxidant potency of food).
Research has found that not only can cacao improve cognitive function and mood, but it is also may help to reduce stress, decrease brain inflammation, and improve memory. While this information is helpful, further research is in progress to learn the cause-and-effect brain-behavior relationship with cacao at higher concentrations.
Cacao was also correlated with promoting the maturation of T-cells, the lymphocytes actively involved in your immune response.
Want to keep cooking? Check out some of our recent recipes below:
This yummy one pot meal is the perfect mid-week pleaser. In less than thirty minutes, you can delight your palate and your people with fall flavors and fare!
Rosemary: A healing herb that is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Rosemary is said to also ease stress and uplift your mood.
Squash: Hard shell squash is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, and iron. Eat it often for a healthy immune system, strong bones, and to prevent anemia.
Need a vegetarian option? Check out our favorite mushroom ‘meatball’ recipe here.
Tasty, super simple and so pretty. Feel free to slice your cauliflower into pretty steaks and serve with this delicious and mouth watering Chimichurri
There are simply thousands of reasons to eat more cruciferous vegetables. Cauliflower, and many others in the Brassica family, are known for outstanding health benefits.
One of my favorites is from a Journal of American Medicine study where it was shown that five servings per week of brassica (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, watercress, cabbage and radish) arrest the growth of breast cancer cells!
Eat your brassica friend!
These two fall flavors are my favorite together. Juicy fall pears with warming spicy ginger. What could be more warming and delicious. There is always room for guilt free comfort food in the Boulder Nutrition Kitchen.
Pears are known in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support strengthening the lungs as the weather changes.
Ginger is a warming superfood that has immunity boosting properties as well and soothing for the lungs and digestion.
Grain free to keep it gluten free, Paleo and Keto friendly!
I hope you enjoy this yummy fall treat.
