INGREDIENTS SALAD: 1 organic peach (washed and quartered/sliced) 1 large organic burrata ball 1 avocado (washed and chopped) 1 organic tomato (washed and chopped) Small hanful of organic microgreens (washed) DRESSING: 2 cups organic fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil 1 cup organic parm (grated) 1/2 cup organic pine nuts
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57. Is Added Sugar Really Bad For You?
The short answer is yes, but it’s not that simple. Growing up, we were always told to avoid or limit our sugar intake. Well, I wasn’t exactly told that. I know many kids were told that though, and many of my friends could only have 3 pieces of their Halloween candy a day after trick
56. Turkish Eggs
INGREDIENTS POACHED EGGS: 2 large organic pasture raised eggs Splash white vinegar Splash salt YOGURT: 2 slices of Vegan Mario’s Gluten Free Sourdough Bread ½ cup organic grass-fed yogurt 1 tablespoon organic dill 1 tablespoon capers 2 garlic gloves (minced) Salt and pepper CHILI BUTTER SAUCE: 2 tablespoons organic grass-fed butter 1 teaspoon cayenne ½
55. Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Inflammation is the root cause of many chronic diseases and illnesses. Multiple sclerosis is one of those so-called inflammatory disease. As a result, there are many things you can do to limit some of this inflammation in your body in your everyday life. Afterall, isn’t that always the goal—to be well preserved? That is literally
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
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
45. Brazilian Fish Stew
INGREDIENTS SAUCE & COD: 2 tablespoons avocado oil1 small white onion (sliced)6 cloves organic garlic (chopped)1.5 pounds wild caught cod28 ounces canned organic diced tomato1 cup organic coconut milk1/4 cup organic sour cream (optional)4 ounces organic tomato paste1 organic red, orange and yellow bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)½ tablespoon freshly ground sea salt½ tablespoon ground black pepper½ tablespoon organic red pepper½ tablespoon organic seafood seasoning1 teaspoon tabasco½ tablespoon
42. Shrimp Fajita Salad
INGREDIENTS SALAD: 4-5 handfuls of organic spring mix¼ sweet onion (thinkly sliced)¼ cup organic grass fed cheddar (grated)1 organic orange bell pepper (sliced)½ cup of 1 12 ounce can organic black beans¼ cup organic corn (frozen)½ avocado (sliced)6 ounces wild caught shrimp2 tablespoons avocado oil1 teaspoon organic red pepper1 teaspoon organic garlic powder1 teaspoon pepper1
16. Ending Year 4 With MS
It’s crazy to think that I just wrapped up my fourth year with multiple sclerosis (MS). When I look back on these past four years, I feel pretty blessed. I know having an incurable disease isn’t so blessed, but through this discovery, I have met amazing people, taken control of my health, and spent time