Feeling down? Don’t grab a cookie or bag of chips. Instead, eat these specific foods to boost your mood. Here’s why. Certain foods can boost your mental health, while others can bring you down. Psychiatrist Laura LaChance and Dr. Drew Ramsey compiled a list named the Antidepressant Food Scale (AFS) that ranks food based on … Read More
Miso is a fermented paste that has been used in Japanese cooking for centuries to add flavor to many dishes. Enjoy this Miso Soup recipe any time – before a meal or as a midday snack. It is rich in nutrients and probiotics, which can boost gut health while also providing nourishment and support to the … Read More
This Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers recipe makes six hearty-flavored high-protein meatless burgers. Enjoy a few today and stash the remainder of the burgers in your freezer for another meal. Makes 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, medium dice 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup black beans, drained and … Read More
These vegetable “fries” are crunchy, tasty, and a healthier alternative to regular potato fries. The mixture of carrots and green beans in this recipe are a good source of beta-carotene and vitamin A (from the carrots) and Vitamin C (from the green beans) plus dietary fiber and potassium, which both of them contain. Makes 6 … Read More
Asparagus boasts a long list of health benefits ranging from helping with weight loss to promoting reproductive health to possibly even being a mood booster. How can one vegetable be linked to so many good benefits? Because asparagus is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, folate, potassium, copper, iron, calcium, … Read More
This Almond Coconut Drop Biscuits recipe produces a flaky, crumbly, scrumptious, and lower-carb biscuit. When you bake them, leave a comment to let me know what you think! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut butter, cubed 2 tablespoons coconut oil, solid 2 and 1/2 cups almond flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt 3/4 … Read More
For anyone who loves Buffalo sauce, this Buffalo Turkey Chili recipe is for you! It is a healthier take on beef chili – using lean ground turkey or ground chicken breast for the protein component – but still hearty and full of flavor! INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ground turkey breast (or ground chicken breast) 1 tablespoon … Read More
Lentils are one of the oldest healthiest foods. They are packed with fiber, potassium, folate, and iron. Lentils are a great low-cost, high-protein option and can be eaten cold or warm, such as in this Simple Lentil Soup recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 cup red lentils, rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, minced 2 … Read More
In this Portobello Turkey Burgers recipe, we replace traditional burger buns with grilled portobello mushroom caps. Makes 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground turkey breast 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided 1 tablespoon parsley, minced Salt and pepper to taste 8 Portobello mushrooms, washed and stems removed … Read More
Homemade salad dressing is fresh and tasty without the risk of any preservatives or artificial ingredients that may be in store bought dressing. This ECW Vinaigrette Dressing recipe can be whipped it up in a few minutes and may be refrigerated for up to two weeks of use. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil … Read More
