blueberry banana chia smoothie

Known as “Mayan Mega Fuel”, chia seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can find. A three tablespoon serving has more than twice the iron as a cup of spinach, as much potassium as a banana, twice the fiber of a cup of oatmeal, and the antioxidants of a serving of blueberries. Double down on the potassium and antixodents by adding blueberries and banana to the mix.

Serves 1 | 235 calories per serving | Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients
1 banana  | 1/2 cup blueberries | 2 tablespoons chia seeds | 1 cup unsweetened coconut beverage

obesity treatment - 1948!

Interesting to see we had a solid framework for healthy eating 60 years ago... where did it all go wrong? Takeaways and GMO's?!

Obesity Treatment Guidelines from 1948*

Foods to be avoided:
  • Bread • Cereals  • Potatoes
  • Foods containing sugar   • All sweets

Eat as much as you like of the following foods:
  • Meat, fish, birds  • Green vegetables  • Eggs • Cheese  • Fruit except bananas & grapes

*Taken from 'The Practice of Endocrinology' - Dr Raymond Greene

sweet potato smoothie

Sound odd? Wait till you try it before judging! A healthy alternative to an ice cream shake.
Sweet potatoes provide a satisfying sweetness but won’t spike your blood sugar like other types of potatoes. They’re also packed with nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, magnesium, and calcium. This version is satisfying, delicious, and provides an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory boost.

Ingredients

raw vegan walnut chocolate brownies

Who doesn't love chocolate? And who said awesome chocolate treats couldn't be part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle?

This brownie is a real treat, but the healthy, vegan gluten-free and refined sugar-free version of the traditional brownie we all know, is even better.

This version is easy to prepare if you've got a good high-speed blender at home, and it's a great option when you've got guests. I’ve made this recipe several times for my loved ones and in my cooking workshops, and it's always a success!

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peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bites

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups canned* chickpeas, well-rinsed and patted dry with a paper towel
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (165 grams) natural peanut butter (Don't even try with regular peanut butter! They'll come out oily. You MUST use natural peanut butter)
1/4 cup (80 grams) honey (agave would be amazing too!)
1 teaspoon baking powder**
a pinch of salt if your peanut butter doesn’t have salt in it
1/2 cup (90 grams) chocolate chips
NO FLOUR, NO OIL, NO WHITE SUGAR

blueberry almond ginger smoothie

Grate up some ginger and take a smoothie to the next level. A ginger smoothie is creamy, yet zesty - always leaving you feeling refreshed. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and has been shown to help with arthritis.

5 minutes, 1 serving, vegetarian, gluten-free

Ingredients
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup vanilla almond milk
2 TBS Greek yogurt
1 TSP fresh grated ginger
2 TBS raw honey
Ice cubes