What you choose to eat is a personal choice, and a lot of what you eat effects your health and well-being. Regardless of what you choose to eat, one thing is true for all people, protein is essential to any diet. I believe the best way to get your protein is through animal protein. However,
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36. Buffalo Chicken Wraps
INGREDIENTS 2 large organic chicken breasts1/2 cup paleo buffalo sauce 1-2 tablespoons melted grass-fed butter1/4 cup organic ranch or my homemade blue cheese dressing (see this post)4 medium tortillas (I love the coconut flour tortillas if you are gluten free)½ cup organic spring mixOptional fillings: tomato, green onion, crumbled blue cheese, or shredded cheese INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.Place chicken
34. Butter Chicken Meatballs
INGREDIENTS CHICKEN: 1 pound ground organic ground chicken1 organic pasture raised egg½ cup gluten free breadcrumbsfreshly ground sea saltfreshly ground black pepperSplash avocado oil BUTTER SAUCE: 2 tablespoons avocado oil1 organic garlic bulb (minced)2 tablespoons freshly ground or minced ginger2 tablespoons masala1 tablespoon curry powder1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon red pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ginger powderfreshly ground sea saltfreshly
28. Asian Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS SALAD: 4 handfuls of organic spring mix6 handfuls of organic romaine (washed and chopped)1 large organic chicken breast1 teaspoon avocado oil1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon ginger powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper½ cup chopped organic green cabbage½ cup chopped organic red cabbage¼ cup green onions (chopped)1 avocado
27. Chimichurri Steak Salad
INGREDIENTS SALAD: 6-7 cups organic spring mix2 medium organic vine ripened tomatoes (sliced into quarters or so)½ cup organic cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)½ large organic English cucumber (cubed)3 green onions (chopped)½ avocado (sliced) (if you choose) DRESSING/CHIMICHURRI: 1 ½ cups organic fresh oregano1 handful organic fresh basil2 sprigs organic fresh dill8 cloves organic garlic1/3
25. Wild Caught Shrimp & Artichoke Salad
INGREDIENTS SALAD: 8 cups of organic spring mix¼ red onion (sliced)1-2 large organic vine ripened tomatoes (chopped) ½ organic english cucumber (chopped)1 14 ounce can organic artichoke hearts (drained and rinsed) ½ cup organic grated parm½ cup roasted or raw pine nuts½ pound organic wild-caught shrimp1 teaspoon organic dried thyme1 teaspoon organic dried basil1 teaspoon organic dried
23. Immune Boosting Foods
Aside from your gut, which does actually relate to your immune system health and function, your immune system is critical to being and staying healthy. It would be ideal and perfect if everyone ate enough foods each day to receive enough of all of the essential vitamins needed for proper immune system function. However, this
21. Parmesan Risotto with Chicken
INGREDIENTS 1 large organic chicken breast1 cup dry white wine (ideally, sauv blanc)3 tablespoons avocado oil3 shallots (sliced thinly)7 organic garlic cloves (minced)1 ½ cups arborio rice32 ounces organic chicken stockSalt and pepper1 cup freshly grated organic parm2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried oregano INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.Place the chicken in an
06. What is BPA and What is the Issue with BPA?
What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is an industrial chemical that is found in most plastics and epoxy resins. It is used in those products because it is useful in hardening plastics. BPA is specifically found in polycarbonate plastics, which are often used to store food and drinks. Epoxy resins are used
20. Asian Shrimp Spring Rolls
INGREDIENTS 6-8 organic large brown rice papers1 organic mango (sliced into matchsticks)½ organic English cucumber (sliced into matchsticks) *you can peel it if you don’t like the skin1 avocado (sliced lengthwise)2 cups of organic cabbage (tossed in rice vinegar)1 pound wild caught shrimpOrganic coconut aminos6-8 organic basil leaves1 bag of organic Trader Joe’s jasmine rice