A fun addition to any brunch, these bubbly oranges take the place of the traditional brunch drink! They are simple to prepare and can be made the night before. ¼ cup honey 1 cup champagne or sparkling white grape juice ¼ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut 6 large navel or Cara Cara oranges. Cut peel […]
Winter Greens with Roasted Citrus Vinaigrette
This recipe combines the best of winter produce into one nutrient-packed dish! Source: Whole Foods Market 1 lemon 2 mandarin oranges, tangerines, or blood oranges 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1 bunch (3/4 pound) Lacinato (or […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Author: Pinch of Yum Serves: 8 Ingredients For the filling 2 cups rhubarb, diced 2 cups strawberries, diced zest from one orange (or lemon) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 5 Tablespoons honey a pinch of salt 11⁄2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder* For the crumbles 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans 3⁄4 cups almond flour 2 Tablespoons coconut flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup honey 4 Tablespoons coconut […]
A Healthy Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching. I love Halloween; the costumes, decorations, enjoying the Autumn season, pumpkins, and bobbing for apples – does anyone still do this?! What I don’t like is dealing with the amount of candy my kids haul into the house. It is full of GMOs, dyes, preservatives, and food allergens. As we celebrate […]
Eat Seasonally October 2017
Autumn has fallen upon us (pun intended!) and it is time to get out the sweater box and warm slippers again. We had a hot summer, which brings cravings for cold! Now that the temperatures are inching down again, the cravings for warm beverages (pumpkin lattes anyone?) and soups creep in again. One comforting […]
The Joys of Summer: Sunscreens, Insect Bites, and Poison Ivy
SUNSCREEN: WHAT IS THE SAFEST OPTION? There are two ways that a sunscreen can protect the skin from sun damage: a mineral barrier or a chemical barrier. Mineral sunscreens typically include ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which create a physical barrier to protect the skin from the sun. Chemical sunscreens use one or more […]
Diet and the Gut Microbiome
by Dr. Haylee Nye Did you know that changing from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet can alter your gut microbiome in at little as 24 hours? What we eat can greatly change the state of our health, starting with shifting the microbiome. Studies have shown that bacterial diversity, or lack thereof, can either […]
Eat Seasonably: May Edition
We have been waiting long enough and finally it is time for the spring greens! If there was a time to get your fresh greens on, it is now. Ready for the picking is arugula, spinach, chard, collard greens, kale, radicchio and lettuce greens. Mixing up your greens can give you plenty of variety and […]
Eat Seasonably: November
The cold weather is brewing and now is the perfect time to turn toward the more warming, autumn harvest foods that are in season. Root vegetables are abundant this time of year. You can find fresh carrots, potatoes, beets, garlic and onions at your local farmer’s market. Fresh herbs include rosemary, sage, basil and parsley. […]
