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Sweet Potato Mac ’n Cheese Recipe
This easy, plant-based Sweet Potato Mac ’n Cheese from Whitney English Tabaie, MS, RDN, CPT (@WhitneyeRD) is made with delicious, nutritious ingredients and spotlights roasted sweet potato.
Feeling creative? Add even more vegetables to this dish and top it with additional salt-free spices, to taste. If you’re looking to add more beans to your diet, use a legume-based pasta or add some cooked tofu or tempeh. continue reading
10 Benefits of Local, Seasonal Foods
Happy September to all of you!!!
We are back in the office, and grateful to be supporting you and your families as we prepare for the transition to Autumn. According to Chinese medicine theory, this season represents the element of Metal, and is the time when the Lung and Large Intestine systems of the body are highlighted. In contrast to the Fire element of Summer, where the Yang energetic was strong, the Metal component signifies the ascendance of Yin, with a focus on inward movement, contraction, introversion and quieting. This is a good time to consider eliminating that which no longer serves you, be it things, habits or belief systems that have become outdated or ineffective. continue reading
Easy Transformation Tips for Late Summer
“The way of the Creative works through change and transformation,
so that each thing receives its true nature and destiny
and comes into permanent accord with the Great Harmony.
This is what furthers and what perseveres.”
~~ I Ching
Greetings my precious people!!
We are at the midway point of August, and Nature is beginning her transition from Fire element (ruled by the Heart) to Earth element (ruled by the Spleen/Stomach), entering into the time called “Late Summer.” The long, endless days of summer are winding down and we find ourselves settling into the season of the Earth element – the season of harvest. It’s time to take stock in the celebration and abundance of summer and let that nourish our body and mind.
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Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Bursting with colors, textures, and a harmonious blend of ingredients, this 2-4 serving dish is not only delicious but nutrient-dense. Before revealing the recipe, let’s explore the benefits of cauliflower and discover why this salad deserves a spot on your table! continue reading
Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad Recipe
Here’s a healthy salad recipe to make at the height of summer when watermelon and cucumbers are at their juiciest and most flavorful. Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter. This is one easy side salad you’ll want to serve at all your summer BBQs. continue reading
