Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes

Nourishing Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast, Dairy Free, Flat Tummy, Food-Mood Connection, Gluten Free, Health Tips, Nutritional Tips, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Print Recipe Nourishing Quinoa Breakfast Bowl A delicious high protein, high fiber breakfast that will keep your tummy happy and you going all morning long! Cook Time15 mins Servings: 1 Author: Kat Maeda Ingredients1 cup water1/2 cup quinoa1 medjool date pit removed and mincedpinch sea salt2 tablespoons chopped walnuts2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds2 tablespoons goji berries2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut InstructionsThoroughly rinse quinoa in a mesh strainer under running cold water for 2-3 minutes until water is clear Bring water, quinoa, minced dates, and salt to a boil; reduce heat to simmer Cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about…

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Best Produce for Your Autumn Table

Kat Maeda

Fall Foods, Flat Tummy, Food-Mood Connection, Nutritional Tips, Sexy Madness, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Autumn, you’ve arrived for sure! In some places in the northern hemisphere, fall is still hanging onto summer, providing tee-shirt weather in some places, while elsewhere trying to rush in winter with early snowfalls. Regardless of the temperatures, it’s autumn and you see it everywhere. Fall is probably my favorite season of the year! Don’t get me wrong. I love everything about the summer: warm to hot weather, long days, more beach walks, vacation, and the amazing luscious summer fruits. But when, the days start growing shorter and the weather turns more crisp, it means the house will feel cozier,…

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Almond Blueberry Honey Cake

Kat Maeda

Breakfast, Dessert, Gluten Free, Holiday, Sexy Madness, Vegetarian

Almond Blueberry Honey Cake 2018-09-10 23:16:24 Serves 8 A delicious grain free, gluten-free, processed sugar-free, dairy-free cake. Honey cakes are a traditional dessert for Rosh Hashana. I think these are so delicious to serve anytime! Print Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 min Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 min 2185 calories 193 g 744 g 142 g 70 g 16 g 649 g 594 g 155 g 0 g 118 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 649g Servings 8 Amount Per Serving Calories 2185 Calories from Fat 1197 % Daily…

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Do You Get “Hangry” From Blood Sugar Crashes?

Kat Maeda

Food-Mood Connection, Health Tips, Nutritional Tips, Sexy Madness, Sugar Cravings, Vegan, Weight Gain, Weight Loss

We’ve all had those moments where we waited too long to eat followed by the all-too-real struggle through a blood sugar crash where “hanger” (the state of being where hungry + angry or grouchy) settles in and takes over. And, let’s face it, we don’t like being around “hangry” people, not even ourselves! You feel lightheaded, shaky, generally unwell – and become grouchy! That’s why it is important to keep your blood sugar stabilized throughout the day – only then will you experience sustained energy, feel vibrant, and keep your body functioning optimally. Balancing your blood sugar is essential for…

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Easy, Portable Summer Snacks

Kat Maeda

Dairy Free, Dessert, Detox, Health Tips, Sexy Madness, Snacks, Summer Foods, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Quick & Portable Snacks! Summer produce boasts a large variety of fruits and veggies that we wait for all year long to enjoy. Sweet juicy watermelons and cantaloupe…berries, apricots, and peaches just bursting with flavor are a few of my favorite summer treats. And along with the abundance of fruits and veggies, are loads of outdoor activities that make for a jam-packed summertime schedule – especially if you have kids or grandkids. And, for good reason! These summer months are what memories are made of and what we look forward to as we dredge through cold winter months. However, spending…

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