Nutrition

VIEW HealthBit CXXVIII: AG Garlic Cauliflower Smash

VIEW HealthBi CXXVIII: AG Garlic Cauliflower Smash(N.B. Organic, free range and non-GMO ingredients always recommended) Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, chopped2 tbsp olive or avocado oil2 cloves garlic1 cup water½ cup non-dairy milk2 tbsp butter1 tbsp Garlic powder  (or more to taste)½  tsp Himalayan crystal salt  (or more to taste)¼ tsp black pepper (or more to […]

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VIEW HealthBit CXXVI: AG Cauliflower Gnocchi and Artichoke Delight

This is special Trader Joe’s Recipe, concocted from five of my favorite items from the store Ingredients 1 bag Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi (frozen)1 bag Trader Joe’s Artichoke Hearts (frozen)1 ½ cups Trader Joe’s Organic Butternut Squash Soup (low sodium)2 cubes Dorat frozen, crushed garlic ½ cup chopped onion2 tbsp olive oil¼ tsp Himalayan crystal salt

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VIEW HealthBit CXXIV: AG Easy Maple Walnut Breakfast Squares

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients2 cage free eggs2 cups gluten free quick oats1 cup almond meal¼ cup maple syrup½ cup crushed walnuts1 tsp baking soda Directions Beat eggs in a mixing bowl Pour in maple syrup Add in all dry ingredients and mix well Press into an 8” x 8” or 9” x 9”

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VIEW HealthBit CXXII: AG Butternut Squashy Zucchini Noodles (side dish or pasta entree)

(N.B. Organic, free range and non-GMO ingredients always recommended) Ingredients3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil2 cloves garlic4 cups zucchini noodles (packed)½ – 1 cup Butternut Squash Soup (pref low sodium and dairy free)3 tbsp grated pecorino romano cheese1 tsp Himalayan crystal salt  (or more to taste)1 tsp black pepper (or more to taste) Directions In

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VIEW HealthBit CXX: AG’s “Super Bowl” of Turkey Chili

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds ground turkey2 cups chicken stock2 28oz cans tomato sauce1 large onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 each of red, yellow and orange bell peppers, diced1 15oz can black beans 1 15 oz can kidney beans1 tbsp paprika2 tbsp chili powder (or more to taste)Himalayan crystal salt and freshly ground black pepper

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VIEW HealthBit CXIX: Food Labels 101

A few years ago we looked at some dangerous ingredients that show up in many food products. Since then, manufacturers seem to have directed us to the front of food packages to help guide us to healthier and more conscious eating. Though these “buzz words” are not always a guarantee of healthy food, they indicate

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VIEW HealthBit CXVIII: AG Crunchy Almond Energy Balls

Ingredients1½ cups old-fashioned oats (gluten free preferable)½ cup almond meal⅓ cup natural crunchy almond butter (heaping)¼ cup raw honey (preferably local)¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Line brownie pan (9’x9’ or 8’x8’ pan) with parchment paper for easy clean-up Combine five ingredients in a bowl Roll dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter

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VIEW HealthBit CVIX: AG “Sunbuttery” Oat Squares

NB cage free, organic, non-GMO ingredients always recommendedPreheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients 2 eggs2 cups gluten free quick oats1 cup flaxseed meal½ cup olive oil½ cup unsweetened sunflower seed butter ½ cup maple syrup1 tsp cinnamon½ tsp guar gum½ tsp baking soda Directions With a fork, beat eggs in a mixing bowl Add sunbutter, olive

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VIEW HealthBit CXII: AG Dairy Free Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Preheat oven to 400 degreesOrganic ingredients recommended Step 1: The Squash (can be done ahead of time) Cut two butternut squash lengthwise and remove seeds Bake for 1 hour  Let cool  Remove skin Set aside Step 2: The Soup Ingredients2 medium-large butternut squash (cooked as above) ½ cup chopped onion2 cups chicken bone broth or

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VIEW HealthBit CX: AG Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Breakfast Squares

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients 2 cage free eggs1 cup almond meal1 cup gluten free oats½ cup organic pumpkin puree¼ cup coconut sugar¼ cup semisweet morsels1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking powder Directions Beat eggs in a mixing bowl Stir in pumpkin puree Add all dry ingredients and mix well Coat a 9” x 9”

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