Putting a Healthy Twist on Comfort Food

Dips and Spreads!

The concept of comfort food is something everyone struggles with.  Mayonnaise and creamy dressings are a common part of ones diet and if you grew up eating these, it may be the hardest thing to live without.  So let’s not feel deprived, you know I don’t like that word, here’s some options to help you out.

Here’s what you’ll need: Full Bunch of Fresh Kale Leaves 1 Tomato 3 Lemons, juiced 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handful Fresh Basil 1 …

Here’s What You’ll Need 1 medium Hass avocado 4-6 tablespoons of hummus  (Hemp Hummus – Adita Lang) 4 thin slices of cucumber ¼ teaspoon of …

    Wraps Here’s what you’ll need 6 large green leaves – cabbage, kale, or collard green Make it! Select the largest leaves and rinse …

Ingredients ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds ¼ cup raw walnuts ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely diced carrots …

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small sweet onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 small sweet peppers, diced ½ medium green bell pepper, diced ½ lb. ground beef, use 80/20 for best results (for a …

      Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Garbanzo Beans 1 Garlic Clove 1 Tablespoon Hemp Seeds 1 Tablespoon Tahini (pureed sesame seeds) Pinch of …

A great snack can keep you satisfied until your next meal. Not to mention that foods that provide you with ample nutrition can make you …

Adding in enough protein into a busy day can fuel the body more than you can imagine. Bean dips are a great addition to any …

Putting a healthy twist on comfort food! I constantly take questions from people that try to break the cycle of how they eat. The concept …

Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Tomato 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon Honey 2 Tablespoons Hemp Seeds 1 Tablespoon …

Making a quick snack that feeds the entire family can have its challenges. This one works well and even the 5-year-old can help you make …