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Thrive Carolinas / Posts tagged "healthy eating" (Page 11)

Almond Cocoa Smoothie

January 16, 2018
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized

Almond Cocoa Smoothie It's that time of the year. We're all trying to lose those pounds we put on during the holidays. Some of you might be in our 30 Day Detox program, other's still working on those New Year Resolutions. Regardless, this Almond Cocoa Smoothie is the healthy, filling, sweet and ever so yummy way to fix that sweet tooth while staying on track! Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 T cacao nibs or cocoa powder 1 scoop vegan protein powder 1 small avocado 1 teaspoon of almond extract 1⁄2 cup of ice cubes 1-2 cups loosely packed chopped kale or spinach Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender in order listed. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender on low speed and work up to a higher speed until smooth. Add more or less ice to...

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Blueberry-Coconut Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal

January 4, 2018
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Feed a crowd with this delicious blueberry oatmeal. If pressed for time, prepare this dish the night before - it holds well and is still just at yummy the next day. Courtesy: Marla Meridith  Ingredients For Oatmeal 1 1/2 cups steel cut Irish oats 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 cups light unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (frozen are OK, too) 1/4 cup unsweetened dried blueberries 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes Pure maple syrup, honey or any natural sweetener to taste Blueberry Sauce 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Directions  Oatmeal Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the rack in the center. Lightly coat a 13x9x2' inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl adding blueberries and coconut last. Sweeten to taste. Bake for about one...

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Vegan Baked Pears with Gluten Free Crumbles and Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

December 20, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized

[caption id="attachment_1628" align="aligncenter" width="494"] Photo Courtesy of Kraft Canada[/caption] Baked Pears with Gluten Free Oat Crumbles and Coconut Milk Whipped Cream Are you looking for a naturally sweet gluten free vegan dessert to add to your Holiday Menu? Then give these Baked Pears with Oat Crumbles and Coconut Milk Whipped Cream. It is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more! Ingredients 4 D'Anjou Pears, rinsed and patted dry 2tsp melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup almond flour 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Coconut whipped cream, for topping Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with coconut oil. Slice each pear in half. Using a cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop out the seeds of each pear half. Add...

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Breakfast (Or Anytime) Cookies

December 14, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

Who says you can’t have cookies for breakfast? These gluten-free, vegan delights are packed with protein and are delicious, too.  These cookies are great for busy mornings or as a nutritious snack!   Ingredients 2/3 cup almond butter ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple syrup 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup gluten-free oats ½ cup gluten-free oat flour (or ground oats) ¼ cup almond meal 2 Tablespoons flaxseeds 2 Tablespoons raw, shelled hemp seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup raisins ½ cup crushed walnuts Cooking Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and applesauce until fully combined and melted – about 3 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, whisk...

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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

December 6, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs prepared in the crock pot with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Author Katerina | Diethood This is the easiest eeeeeasy-recipe of all! Easy like Sunday mornin’! Throw it all in the crock pot and let it do it’s thang.  These chicken thighs are going to make ya wanna jump. This will literally melt in your mouth. There’s so much texture and flavor going on in here, and you can never go wrong with the Cara Mia Grilled Artichokes Hearts. #sogood Not to mention the sun-dried tomatoes stirred in for some extra excitement. But let me tell you, this is what’s so great; this is a meal that practically makes itself. This is why I am so in LOVE with my crock pot. Or is it a slow cooker? What do YOU call it?! All we’re doing here...

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Sweet Honey Garlic Baked Salmon

November 28, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE BAKED HONEY GARLIC SALMON IN FOIL 1 pound (450g) side of salmon 1/2 cup (125ml) honey 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed though a garlic press 1/2 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika Coarse salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish 1 lemon, sliced, for garnish Recipe Courtesy of EatWell101 1. Position a rack in the middle of you oven. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a large piece of foil to fold over and seal to create a packet. 2. In a bowl, combine honey, mustard, lemon juice, oil, paprika, red pepper flakes, Cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and set aside. 3. Place the salmon...

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Slow Cooker Santa Fe Meatloaf

November 20, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

Oven-baked meatloaf can turn dry. But the moisture-sealing magic of the slow cooker makes this one melt in your mouth. Gina Homolka is the founder of skinnytaste.com and @skinnytaste. Recipe courtesy of  Cooking Light Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. mild red enchilada sauce, divided 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. fresh or frozen corn kernels, divided 5 tablespoons canned unsalted black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 (4-oz.) can mild chopped green chiles, drained well 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 garlic clove, crushed or grated 1 1/2 ounces preshredded Mexican cheese blend (about 1/3 cup) ...

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Roasted Acorn Squash

November 13, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen

[caption id="attachment_1533" align="alignleft" width="392"] Image Courtesy Simply Recipes[/caption] Here's a delightfully quick and simple way to prepare one of autumn's finest offerings. The Acorn Squash is a good source of vitamin C, niacin, vitamin A, folate, thiamine and vitamin B-6. Making this simple 2 ingredient recipe a must try during the holiday season and something to add to your Thanksgiving Day feast! Ingredients: Acorn Squash 1 tbls Ohio or Vermont Maple Syrup Instructions:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees, while oven is heating cut Acorn Squash in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh. Next, score with a knife in a criss-cross pattern. Once completed, add 1/2 tbls of Maple Syrup in the bell of each acorn squash and massage syrup into the flesh. Place Acorn Squash on baking sheet and place...

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Garlicky Farro with Roasted Veggies

November 7, 2017
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Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

Farro is a Mediterranean grain of certain wheat species, sold dried, and prepared by cooking in water until soft. People eat it plain, and often use it as an ingredient in salads, soups, and other dishes. it was a mainstay in the diets of Ancient Romans.  We think it has a similar texture and taste to Barley and is a great food to add to your diet. The recipe we're sharing is simple, quick and heats well (so prepare for leftovers)! We like cooking it on a Sunday and adding the remaining vegetables in our fridge into the mix for an impactful and flavorful kick to this super dish! Ingredients: Farro 6 Cloves Garlic Minced 2 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup organic Farro 3 cups water, stock or wine Salt & Pepper to taste Roasted Veggies: Leftover...

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Shrimp Pasta with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

November 1, 2017
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen

  Shrimp. Pasta. Tomatoes. Basil. Cream. Such a delicious combination of ingredients to spice up a Saturday night dinner! But dishes like this often carry a heavy (no pun intended) stereotype that they are full of calories. This recipe does it's best to redefine that perception and make pasta healthy! Follow the simple directions below and add this dish to your routine. Ingredients: 3 cups of tubular pasta (penne), gluten free if desired 1 lb medium shrimp 1 Tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Salt and Pepper to taste   For Sauce: 1/4 cup unsalted butter or ghee 4 cloves of garlic 2 Tbsp rice flour 1 cup vegetable broth 20-24 fresh basil leaves ( or 1 tsp dries basil) 1/2 cup cashew cream (or thick cashew milk) 1/2 - 1/2 cup of oven dried tomatoes (or can substitute for sun...

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