April - 2016

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Marcella Cucchiara

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Super Energy Boosting Smoothie

Super Energy Boosting Smoothie

This energy boosting smoothie is packed full of antioxidants as well as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. It will give you an incredible boost of energy, make your skin glow, and help reduce cravings. Serves one Blend: 2 stalks celery 1 large handful spinach 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 banana 1 cup water 1 tsp each: maca, spirulina, wheatgrass powder, turmeric 1 tsp vanilla extract Dash stevia

Turkey Wraps

Turkey Wraps

Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 8oz baby bella mushrooms, finely minced 1/4 cup celery, sliced 4 green onions, sliced 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce To serve: Butter Lettuce leaves (romaine hearts work well too) Cilantro (optional) My favorite sauce for these is: Combine: 1 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp Sriracha 1-2 Tbsp coconut aminos Either lightly dip wraps or drizzle on wraps Ins

Green Soup

Green Soup

I make this at least twice a week as a side with dinner. I have it down from start to finish about 5 minutes. Easy to throw together and packed with minerals, vitamins, fiber, and FLAVOR! Adapt to whatever greens and veggies you have on hand. Serves 1. Ingredients: 1 large handful spinach 1 small zucchini, chopped 1 cup green bean, ends trimmed 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped roughly small handful parsley 1/2 lemon, squeezed 1/4 avocado 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/2 cup w

Spring Smoothie

Spring Smoothie

It doesn't feel like spring but this smoothie will help it feel a little more so. Spring mix, spinach, and mango are brimming with beautiful spring colors and amazing energizing properties. Add to blender: 1 cup water 1 cup spinach 1 cup spring mix 1 cup chopped mango, frozen 1/2 banana 1/2 lime, peeled It's that easy! Enjoy! And remember... It's important to keep it as easy to digest as possible and this includes keeping the base water. Stick with fruits and veggies and no

Rainbow Salad

Rainbow Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup spinach 1 large carrot, chopped 1/4 red & orange pepper, chopped 1 small raw beet, chopped 1 inch chunk purple cabbage, shredded 1/4 avocado, chopped 1 hard boiled egg, sliced Dressing: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper Sea salt to taste The key to this is pre-making your hard boiled eggs. Once those are done and in the fridge for the week, just add to the rest of the ingredients. The great thing

Zucchini Pasta Salad

Zucchini Pasta Salad

Trying to get off the gluten wagon yet missing pasta salad? I’ve got you covered. Try my Zucchini Pasta Salad. Gluten free, grain free and full of nutritious veggies. And the flavors are reminiscent of a great pasta salad! Incredibly easy to make too. Ingredients: 1 green zucchini ¼ avocado ¼ head purple cabbage 1 carrot 3 radishes Small handful basil, chopped Directions: Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zucchini noodles. Add to your bowl. Chop cabbage, ca

Energy Bites

Energy Bites

These guys will power you through the toughest afternoons and they taste great! Kid approved too! Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup crunchy organic peanut butter or almond butter 1/3 cup raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Combine all ingredients together into bowl. Refrigerate mixture for about 20 minutes so it is easier to work with. Then, form mixture into balls using your hands. Arrange bites on a b

Veggie Spring Rolls With Almond Ginger Dipping Sauce

Veggie Spring Rolls With Almond Ginger Dipping Sauce

Light and delicious lunch! Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 cup shredded Napa cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup finely sliced green onion 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 6 large shiitake mushrooms, grilled and sliced thin 2 cups bean sprouts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 (8-inch square) spring roll wrappers Dipping Sauce (Makes Approximately 4 Servings) 1/3 cup almond butter 1/8 cup tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 1 garlic clove 1 green onion 1/2 inch piece

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