It’s pumpkin and zucchini season! An easy and delicious loaf for any time. Dry Ingredients: Mix into a bowl 1 cup organic flour 1/2 cup organic whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cloves (OR replace spices with 3 tsp pumpkin pie …
5 Benefits of an Apple a Day
It’s apple season and apples are one of the best choices for snacks. Apples are full of antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber. They are a convenient snack with so many benefits. Apples have been shown to help in weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. They are full of Vitamin C, B Vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals …
Peaches
Peach season has just begun and since I bought a case of fresh BC peaches yesterday. This week is all about peaches. Peaches are a native fruit of northwest China and related to other stone fruits like cherries, apricots, and plums. There are two varieties, freestone and clingstone, which indicate if how the fruit sticks, or doesn’t, to the pit. 5 …
Blueberries
Fresh blueberries are everywhere and they are delicious! I have consumed my share and then some. I have frozen about 15 pounds (minus what I ate during the process). I have made a variety of blueberry smoothies and muffins. As well as the great taste, blueberries are good for you! 7 benefits of these delicious berries! Reduce blood pressure. They have …
South of the Border Couscous Salad
Ingredient List: Serves 4 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced, optional 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice 2 Tbs. roasted garlic–flavored olive oil Directions: Combine 1 1/2 …
Blueberry, Banana, Peanut Butter Smoothie
Post-run smoothie recovery time. Yum 🙂 A friend gave me a blender on the weekend, and I have been making smoothies ever since. This is my latest fave, a great post-workout recovery drink and delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened vanilla oat milk 1 tbsp hemp hearts 1 tbsp ground flax seeds 1 tbsp smooth, unsalted, natural peanut butter 1/2 cup …
Three Grain Vegetable Soup
You can also use leftover rice or pasta. Any leftover vegetables you have fresh or cooked. This soup is easy, nutritious and low calorie! Ingredients: 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp chili flakes 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 large onion chopped 3 cloves of chopped fresh garlic 6 cups of vegetable broth or vegetable stock cube and water 1 796 …
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