Hi Friends! I am so so happy many of you reached out to me asking how I made the yummy orange chicken I had for dinner a few nights ago, and I made a few adjustments to the original recipe to make it much healthier and it came out AMAZING! So I wanted to post it all up here for you to try for yourself! RECIPE 4 raw chicken breast 2 eggs 1 c flour 1 c cornstarch 1 tsp ground salt and pepper avocado oil 2 TBS finely chopped fresh garlic 2 TBS fresh ginger (I keep these frozen ginger cubes from Trader Joe's in my freezer, super easy way to keep ginger in the house) 1 TSP...
Chlorophyll is a little gem I discovered on a health blog years ago and I have been taking it ever since! The simple way to explain what chlorophyll is: the pigmentation in plants and algae. It's what makes plants green and what allows plants to absorb energy from light. So naturally this can be found in food. However, with a small amount in our food - our digestive system doesn't allow for as much absorption to achieve noticeable benefits. I don't often recommend supplements over food, but this is one of those things I take on a daily basis that I believe have made a huge impact on my health! When it comes to supplements I like to get as...
With the holidays around the corner, stress and crazy schedules - its vital to take control of our health. With a few simple ingredients added to your regimen, you can add tremendous defense against sickness! Here are a few of my favorites. Rosemary Rosemary contains: Vitamin A, C, B6 as well as magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, and manganese Use: Can Help Prevent Allergies and Nasal Congestion This substance has been shown to suppress allergic responses and nasal congestion. The number of immune cells in nasal mucus also decreased, with reduced congestion. Rosemary also prevents fluid buildup in the lungs, and prevents the phlegm and mucus from the respiratory system Garlic Throughout ancient history, garlic has been known as the...
Hey everyone! As many of you know, I’m HUGE on eating your vitamins and chia seeds are one of my favorite ways to do just that. Chia is a low growing herb, actually a part of the mint family, and it consists of an amazing list of health benefits, rich in all the essentials! protein omega-3 fatty acids = α -linolenic acid (ALA) antioxidants – ferulic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin fiber – 100g of chia seeds provide over 90% of daily recommended fiber vitamins – niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, folic acid minerals – Calcium, phosphorous, iron, manganese, and magnesium A few tablespoons of chia a day provides enough recommended levels of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Ways to add it...
Bee pollen is a great way to intake your vitamins from a natural source. I take a teaspoon every morning with breakfast. Bee Pollen is stored inside honeycomb hives by the worker bees. You can find it refrigerated or unrefrigerated at most health food stores (I recommend refrigerated). Taste: It has a slightly sweet but bitter taste, nothing unbearable. When taken, it has been shown to immediately destroy dangerous bacteria that cause infection and it has also been proven to prevent the growth of cancer cells. It is regarded by many as a highly nutritious and complete food — it contains a rich supply of the B-complex vitamins and folic acid, vitamins A, C, E, carotenoids, amino acids, some essential...
