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Tag: Black Pepper

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Grilled Peaches with Balsamic and Ricotta It’s peach season! Fire up the grill for a special dessert or sweet appetizer! *Special credits to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 4 medium Peaches (halved and pitted) 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 4 tablespoons Butter (softened) 4…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Italian Caprese Avocado Toast Enjoy with breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack! Ingredients 1 medium Avocado (coarsely chopped) 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (finely sliced) 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper 4 slices whole-grain or whole-wheat bread (toasted) (*Try Ezekiel Sprouted Whole Grain Bread!) 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (halved) 1/4 cup Fat-Free Mozzarella…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spring Grain Salad Happy Spring! Ingredients 8 ounces Pearled Farro 1 Lemon (zested and juiced) 1 pound Asparagus (trimmed) 1 teaspoon Avocado Oil 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Black Pepper, to taste (flaky) 1/4 cup Italian Parsley (chopped) Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil…

  • Wintery Weekday Soup

    Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. Carrots (cut into chunks) 1/2 lb. Fennel Bulb (cut into chunks) 1 large Onion (cut into chunks) 3 large Garlic Cloves 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger 1 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Salt (optional) Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. On a…

  • Meatless Monday Snack

    Spinach Avocado Hummus Ingredients 1 medium-sized Avocado 1-2 cups Spinach 1 can Garbanzo Beans (strained) 3-4 Garlic Cloves (or amount as desired) 1-2 teaspoons Black Pepper (or amount as desired) 1/8 cup Onion (chopped) (optional) Juice from 1-2 Lemons Directions Strain garbanzo beans, pat dry, and add to food processor. Loosely chop spinach, removing stems,…

  • Thirsty Thursday

    Turmeric Milk Benefits Decreases inflammation, which can relieve heartburn and indigestion Decreases risk of heart attacks, due to the effects of curcumin Slows progression of Type 2 Diabetes Fights cancer Protects the brain, due to the effects of turmerone Decreases joint pain, such as arthritis Improves sleep *Caution:  Turmeric may slow blood clotting, thereby individuals…