Grain-Free Blondies

By Nutrition Resident Megan Piffner (@MeganPfiffnerNutrition) Chickpeas for dessert?! There is nothing better than having a treat that also gives you fiber, protein and micronutrients. Chickpeas are rich in potassium. They also have iron, B6, magnesium, and calcium. ½ a cup of chickpeas gives you 19.5 grams of protein, 60.5 grams of healthy carbs and…

Spiced Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Spiced Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Butternut squash is also high in fiber and antioxidants such as beta-carotene aka pro-vitamin A. Did you know that 1 cup of diced butternut squash has more potassium than a banana and provides 50% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C? Consuming foods these delicious, nutrient-dense foods may lower cholesterol levels and improve immune function.

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

This is one of our favorite cleansing recipes from our 6-day online healthRESET detox program. Cauliflower makes an amazing substitute for regular bulgur wheat, allowing this recipe to stay gluten-free, and high in beneficial phytonutrients. Cauliflowers are cruciferous vegetables that contain compounds, called glucosinolates that can be converted by digestion and microbial action in the gut…

Spicy Ginger-Lemon Tea

Spicy Ginger-Lemon Tea

This is a tea to knock your socks off and give you get-up-and-go! The kick from the Cayenne pepper is amazing, and folks we know have used this drink to reduce or abandon their coffee habit. These ingredients are great for dampening inflammation, they have anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, and detoxifying properties. They also protect our…

Cashew Mayo

If you’re dairy-free or egg-free, you’re going to love this. This is a versatile, creamy-smooth dressing that suits many applications. Use it as is instead of mayo (in fact, we like to call it “nayo”), or add more liquid for a creamy dressing. You can also dress this up with herbs, or add it into…

Snack Balls

Nutty-Lemon Snack Balls

These tasty snack balls are handy for taking along with you on your day. They’re rich in proteins, nutrients, healthy fats and flavor to keep your taste buds satisfied, balance your blood sugar, fuel your brain cells and support your detox pathways. Plus they’re really easy to make.   Nutty-Lemon Snack Balls Nutty-Lemon Snack Balls…