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
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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
19. Italian Chopped Salad
INGREDIENTS SALAD: 1 head of organic living butter lettuce (washed and chopped)3 cups or so organic spring mix¼ red onion (sliced)1-2 large organic vine ripened tomatoes (chopped) 1 organic english cucumber (chopped) 1-1/2 cups canned organic garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed) ½ cup organic grated parm ¼ cup pepperoncinis (sliced) ¼ cup kalamata olives ¾ cup sliced organic uncured nitrate free
05. Bamboo Cooking Accessories
I am definitely on a cookwares kick, which means I want to pass all of my knowledge on to you all, because all of your healthy cooking and buying organic, grass fed and wild foods are for naught if your cookware and utensils are latent with toxic, crap ingredients. Basically, modern plastic and silicone cooking
18. Wild Caught Salmon Rice Bowls
INGREDIENTS SALMON: 2 pieces of wild caught salmon1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon avocado oilSalt and Pepper SAUCE: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice vinegar4 tablespoons coconut aminos1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon dried basil AVOCADO SALSA: 1 avocado (mashed or cubed)Salt and Pepper1
17. Mediterranean Greek Chicken Bowls
INGREDIENTS CHICKEN: 1-pound organic chicken breasts (cut into cubes)1 tablespoon avocado oil1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD: 2 organic tomatoes (chopped)½ large organic english cucumber (chopped)¼ red onion (chopped)1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon extra virgin olive
16. Italian Parmesan Meatloaf
INGREDIENTS Meatloaf: 1 lb to 1 ¼ lbs of organic grass fed ground beef (can also use organic ground chicken)6 finely chopped organic garlic cloves½ of a finely chopped medium sized onion2 organic pasture raised eggsgluten free breadcrumbs (use just enough to soak up any moisture)½ cup of organic tomato or marinara sauce (homemade preferred
15. The Dirty Dozen Plus A Few
Every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group has published a list of fruits and vegetables that contain high levels of pesticides that are concerning. These certain fruits and vegetables should only be bought and consumed if they are organic in order to avoid all of the harmful pesticides used. Below is the current list!