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Tag: Ginger

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Ginger Lime Mocktail A Refreshing, Guilt-Free Cocktail to Beat the Summer Heat! Ingredients ¼ cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed) 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (zested) 12 drops Liquid Stevia 18 ounces Sparkling Water Directions Combine all ingredients in a jar and stir. Pour over ice into 2 (two) cocktail glasses and…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric Ingredients 2 ½ – 3 lbs. Cauliflower (cut into 1 ½ florets) 1 Yellow Onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 Celery Stalks (chopped) 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric 2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Chicken Butternut Squash Curry Ingredients 3 cups Butternut Squash (diced) 1 lb. Chicken (cooked & diced) ½ cup Red Onion (diced) ½ cup Yellow Onion (diced) 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced) 1 cup Kale (de-stemmed & chopped) 2 ½ cups Coconut Milk 1 ¼ tablespoon Curry Powder ¼ teaspoon Cardamom…

  • Winter Soup Recipe

    Coconut Acorn Squash & Carrot Soup Ingredients 1 medium Acorn Squash 1 tbsp. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil or Grass-fed Butter 1 cup Shredded or Chopped Carrot 1/2 cup Chopped Onion 1 tbsp. Grated Fresh Ginger or Ginger Powder 1 14-oz. can Unsweetened Coconut Milk 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 1/2 cups Water (optional) Directions Cut squash in half…

  • Summer Soup Recipe

    Carrot Ginger Orange Soup Serves 8 – 12 (3 quarts) Ingredients 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Onion (chopped) 4 Garlic Cloves (chopped) 1 teaspoon Cumin (ground) 1 teaspoon Coriander (ground) 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 2 pounds Carrots (thinly sliced) 1 Sweet Potato (peeled and chopped) 5 cups Vegetable Broth (more as desired)…

  • 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…

  • Thirsty Thursday Healthy Cocktail

    Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie Many of our aches, pains, discomforts, and otherwise “icky” feelings are caused by inflammation.  Inflammation can affect nearly every aspect of our bodies, including weight gain, skin abnormalities, headaches, and depression. Fortunately, there are specific foods and spices you can consume to help alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Mix the ingredients listed below in your…

  • Thirsty Thursday Drink Recipe!

    As this Thursday comes to an end, here is a tasty and healthy drink recipe that can be served cold or hot.  It is a perfect winter drink for those typical chilly nights or atypical warm, sunny days! Apple Cider Smoothie Ingredients 1/2 Lemon 1 cup  Water 3 Green Apples (diced) 2 handfuls Spinach 1 inch…

  • Thirsty?

    Here’s a morning shake to quench that thirst and decrease inflammation! Per The Doctor’s segment on television this afternoon, add these ingredients to your morning shake and enjoy the health benefits! Cantaloupe Carrots Chia seeds Ginger Tumeric* Glutamine* * Glutamine is a non essential amino acid that helps the lining of your gut.  Additionally, it is very effective…