Category: Healthy Recipes

These Healthy Recipes and Tips From a Doctor Will Make Nutritious Eating a Cinch

It seems like every day there’s a new health fad, wellness app or fitness program to be in the know about. Being mindful about your health is important, but it’s not always easy to cut through the noise and find what works for you. In a society that closely links weight and health, it might…


Chia Seed Breakfast

Serves 1 Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tablespoons whole chia seeds 2 tablespoons old fashioned oats 1/2 banana, sliced 1/2 cup fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed Instructions: In a bowl, mix together non-dairy milk, chia seeds, and oats. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes. (For an on-the-run breakfast, make the night before…


Antioxidant-Rich Breakfast Bars

Ingredients: 1 medium ripe banana 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed 1/4 cup raisins 1/8 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped dates 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon Goji berries or other unsulfured dried fruit 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons ground flax seed Instructions: Preheat oven to 350…


West African Sweet Potato Soup

Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, or to taste 4 cups peeled chopped sweet potatoes 3 cups water 3 cups low sodium tomato juice 1 cup no-salt, no-oil-added peanut butter 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro Instructions: Heat 2-3 tablespoons water…


Mushroom and Wheat Berry Soup

Serves 6 Ingredients: 8 cups no-salt-added or low sodium vegetable broth, divided 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup wheat berries or wild rice, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup hemp seeds 1/8 teaspoon…


Chocolate Fruit Dip

Recently, we had a birthday party for one of our daughters. Many family birthdays have been celebrated while abiding by a gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free diet. Thankfully we never feel deprived. I’ve developed many recipes to accommodate our dietary needs while still indulging in a celebratory treat. Our little lady requested a chocolate fruit dip…