09. Trust But Verify

I am on a mission to live a less toxic life, but it’s really difficult to do that sometimes.  I read labels, and I decide what to buy based on those labels.  And I rely on my original read of those labels when I continue to purchase these items.  However, like the FDA, businesses also

53. Gluten Free Crab Cake Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS CRAB CAKES: ½ pound wild caught jumbo lump crab ¼ cup gluten free panko break crumbs (whole foods has some options) 1 organic pasture raised egg Zest of ½ organic lemon Juice of 1/2 small organic lemon 1 teaspoon organic garlic powder 1 teaspoon organic chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper

52. Cuban Fish Tacos

INGREDIENTS COD: 2 wild caught cod filets ¼ cup avocado oil Juice of 1 organic lime ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 organic garlic cloves ¼ onion (minced) ¼ teaspoon organic cumin ¼ teaspoon organic paprika 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ tablespoon avocado oil. CITRUS CABBAGE SLAW:

50. Cioppino

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 shallots (minced) 8 organic garlic cloves (sliced) ½ tablespoon organic dried oregano ½ tablespoon organic red pepper flakes ½ tablespoon himalayan sea salt ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ cups white wine (I used pinot grigio) 1 28-ounce can organic crushed tomatoes 1 8-ounce jar of wild

49. Cleanses

Everyone talks about doing a cleanse for a multitude of different reasons—to reset your digestive system and eliminate toxins, to jumpstart your weight loss, repair a leaky gut, or improve your energy, for example.  Some people out there think cleanses are entirely useless and do nothing for you.  I disagree with this.  Others think cleanses

48. Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese

SOUP INGREDIENTS: 10 tablespoons butter (Kerrygold) 3 tablespoons avocado oil ½ yellow onion (chopped) 12 garlic cloves (minced) 2 28 ounce cans organic diced tomatoes ½ tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons organic dried basil 1-2 tablespoons sea salt 1-2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2/3 cup organic gluten free flour 2 cups organic grass fed heavy cream 1 cup whole organic grass fed

47. Pumpkin Risotto

INGREDIENTS 32 ounces organic chicken stock½ cup dry white wine1 12 ounce can organic pumpkin puree2 tablespoons avocado oil1 shallot (chopped)8 organic garlic cloves (finely chopped)1 ½ cups Arborio rice½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper1 tablespoon sea salt¼ cup organic fresh basil½ cup organic goat cheese½ cup dried cranberries (organic if

46. Pasta alla Checca

INGREDIENTS 12 ounces gluten free penne (jovial is my favorite)3 cups organic heirloom cherry tomatoes12 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)½ cup pinot grigio¼ cup avocado oil¼ extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon red chili flakes1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon black pepper½ tablespoon saltSalt for pasta water½ cup parm (freshly grated) INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a large