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What is Soluble Fiber?
Fiber is a nutrient that our bodies cannot digest. This is exactly why we need it, and what makes it good for us. There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and has more of a laxative effect. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and helps to bulk stool.
White Bean, Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Dip
This White Bean, Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Dip is fiber packed! Adding nutritious foods like cannellini beans and artichokes to your diet also helps control blood sugar levels and can easily help you reach your fiber goal of 25-35g/day.
Apple Cider Vinegar - Is it worth the hype?
Apple cider vinegar has been studied to have positive effects on blood sugar control, weight loss, and cardiovascular health.
Napa Cabbage Sesame Ginger Salad
Napa Cabbage is my favorite type of cabbage. It's mellow, not as bitter as other cabbage varieties. It is a cruciferous vegetable high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. This salad is my favorite and super easy to make! The salad base requires two ingredients: Napa Cabbage & Bragg ginger sesame dressing.
Fiesta Quinoa Salad
Refreshing, delicious, and EASY vegan quinoa salad with simple olive oil and fresh lime dressing. Enjoy for lunch or as a perfect side for cookouts and summertime gatherings.
Zucchini Pistachio Couscous Salad
This summer salad recipe is perfect for lunch or bring to a potluck or cookout. It's packed with flavor - crunchy, salty, sweet, savory, tangy - it has it all.
French Potato Salad
Crunchy, creamy, and packed with flavor, this dairy-free potato salad is perfect for summer parties and potlucks! With fresh veggies and a mustard dill dressing, there’s no mayo involved. It’s a healthy crowd pleaser!
Buffalo Chickpea Salad in 2 Minutes
This is my go-to summertime lunch. And it’s ready in two minutes! Bring it to the beach, on the boat, or on your next road trip for a quick, healthy plant-based meal. Chickpeas boost satiety, boost digestion, keep blood sugar levels stable and increase protection against metabolic syndrome.
Fiber-rich, protein-rich breakfast - Chia Seed Pudding!
Chia seed pudding is perfect for breakfast. Check out my vanilla cinnamon chia pudding and chocolate chia pudding recipes using Navitas cacao powder.
What are "healthy fats"?
Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that play a part in almost every aspect of health. However, your body does not produce omega-3s, so to maintain healthy levels you need to incorporate foods that are high in omega-3s.
Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been growing in popularity over the past few years, due to their health benefits and how easy they are to incorporate into your diet. Not only are chia seeds a complete protein, or a protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body cannot make, but they are loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and minerals.
Benefits of Cacao
Cacao is the most natural and purest form of chocolate, made from gently roasted cocoa beans. Cacao is rich in antioxidants, high in magnesium, boosts cognitive function, and possesses prebiotic activity. My favorite way to incorporate cacao into my diet is drinking my CACAO SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe.
The Power of Fiber ~ Gut Health Boosting Smoothie
Dietary fiber can help with gut health because when fermented it creates Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs). My favorite way to incorporate fiber-rich foods into my diet is by drinking my GUT HEALTH SMOOTHIE. Check out the recipe!
Tips for Glowing Skin
Your skin is a direct reflection of what you consume. The best way to improve your skin, and help it glow, is from the inside out. You can help your skin by incorporating these nutrients into your diet.
Broccoli Tempeh Tahini Noodles
I love this quick dinner recipe because it’s made from 3 of my favorite foods: broccoli, tempeh, and tahini. Broccoli belongs to a category of foods known as cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are high in nutrients, low in calories, and possess anti-cancer benefits.
Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad is fresh and colorful. It’s the perfect salad to meal prep for the week because it is a good source of protein and fiber.
Broccoli SPROUTS
Broccoli sprouts are the germinated seeds of broccoli and pack a potent cancer-fighting punch. I challenge you to consume 1/4 cup of broccoli sprouts daily to obtain the powerful benefits.
Are You Magnesium Deficient?
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and affects many enzyme systems. Not only does it play a main role in almost every bodily process, but low levels are tied to chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease and bone-related issues.
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is one of my favorite smoothie additions. Spirulina is a nutrient-dense algae that grows in very alkaline water. It is most popular in plant-based diets because it is extremely high in protein.
Apple Molasses Oat Bake & Iron Knowledge Bomb
My favorite plant-based iron source is molasses. Not only is it easy to use, and find, but it does have some great health benefits. Try it for yourself and make my Apple Molasses Oat Bake.