Food and Nutrition

Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

SERVES 4          
 
INGREDIENTS:

  • 2.5 large ripe bananas
  • 1 egg
  • 1 serving protein powder of choice (non flavored)
  • 1¾ cups quick oats
  • ¼ cup cacao nibs
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ½  teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Walnut pieces

DIRECTIONS:


Nightshades

Nightshades… Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes are all vegetables in the “nightshade” family. Multiple herbs, spices, and condiments cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, paprika, ketchup, salsa, and marinara sauce also fall into this category of foods as they are derived from nightshade vegetables. 
 
That said, these foods have been nourishing people across the globe for thousands of years… with the Mediterranean diet being the most obvious example. 


Food and Supplements That Reduce Bloating

Bloating for the purposes of this article is not referring to water retention, but distension of the abdomen. The 3 months pregnant / I swallowed a basketball feeling. This is often caused by gas, which is what we are addressing below but it’s important to note there are certain medical conditions you should rule out like IBS, Gastroparesis, and most important – gynecological conditions with your uterus or ovaries. So, make sure you never skip your annual pelvic exam.


Sweet Pea Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons organic Greek yogurt 
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
  • Zest of 1-2 lemons
  • Salt

DIRECTIONS:



The Ideal Time to Take Supplements

You absolutely can take your vitamins and supplements at any point throughout your day. However, there are certain factors that will absolutely contribute to their ideal absorption. First, whether or not you take them with food. Second, what time of day you take them. Third, what supplements you take them with.


Eggplant Tomato Goat Cheese Flatbread

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 eggplant

For the crust:

  • 1 cup arrowroot starch or tapioca flour
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened milk of choice
  • ¼ cup grass fed butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 egg

For the topping:


Inflammation Fighter Juice

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 celery stalks
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • ½ green apple
  • ½ cup spinach
  • ½ cup kale
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 small knob ginger
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add all ingredients to vegetable juicer.
  2. Gently stir juice and consume immediately.