This guilt-free sorbet is one that you’re going to want to make again and again. With only fruit and honey, there’s no reason to limit yourself.
And what’s better, there’s no ice cream maker or waiting time involved! Just throw everything in a blender and whip it until smooth. Perfect for a hot day, an after dinner treat, or a snack when you’re battling that sweet tooth, this sorbet will satisfy your cravings without throwing you into a sugar coma.
Because this dessert is made from all real ingredients, you’re getting a ton of vitamins and minerals as well. Strawberries and oranges are both loaded down with vitamin C, folate, and ...
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Greek Chicken and Veggie Skewers
This Greek chicken and veggies skewers recipe is one that will please many palates at your next summer barbecue. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can spend less time grilling and more time soaking up the sun with your guests.
A note about homemade marinades - many people are intimidated to make their own marinades, and would rather opt for a store bought version. If I have learned one thing while following the Paleo diet, though, it’s that making your own is so much better.
Not only is the taste improved, but you control the quality of every single ingredient that goes into it. When you make your own, you dictate the ...
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Strawberry Grapefruit Ice Cream
Ice cream – who doesn’t love it? As we enter the dog days of summer, sometimes you just want a cold, creamy treat that takes you back to childhood. But, the original dessert, 100% dairy and packed full of sugar, isn’t the healthiest option.
Don’t give up hope! This strawberry grapefruit version is sweet and tart, and full of healthy ingredients. Just because you want to eat healthy doesn’t mean you can’t have a treat now and then. Strawberry and grapefruit may not be the first flavor combination you think of, but give this refreshing combo a chance.
With banana and coconut milk, this dairy free alternative is as creamy as can be. Not to ...
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Sliced Beet and Baby Arugula Salad
Tender greens paired with thinly sliced red and yellow beets is the perfect pairing to any spring meal.
Beets can be intimidating if you’ve never included them in your diet before, but don’t worry – they’re a delicious and colorful risk to take!
It’s important to know that beets will stain your hands (and when you eat them, they’ll stain your insides too…don’t be alarmed if you notice a pink or reddish tint after eating them.)
You’ll need to peel off the paper-y outside of the vegetable before eating them raw. Then, you just slice them up and throw them together with your greens. So simple.
Although we use them raw on this salad, ...
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Mango Orange Spritzer
Soda can be a hard habit to quit. Despite all the negative evidence stacked against it, kicking the soda habit is not an easy thing to do.
I’m sure I don’t need to tell you this, but soda has an extremely high sugar content. Because of this, drinking it can lead to insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic inflammation in the body. Not to mention, soda literally has zero health-promoting qualities. There are no vitamins, minerals, fiber to be found in a can of this stuff. It’s also incredibly processed. It’s loaded down with a bunch of ingredients that I don’t even know how to pronounce. Because of these reasons, it’s best to ...
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Grilled Fruit Salad
If you’ve never grilled fruit, you’re missing out big time! The high heat and hot grate caramelizes the fruit, making it sweeter, so you don’t even need dessert. A citrus flavored coconut cream makes it even more special. Top it off with fresh-picked mint for a delightful treat.
There are some tips and tricks for grilling fruit without charring it.
You can lightly brush the fruit with a light-tasting oil to help keep it from sticking to the grill. For best results, use fruits that are firm to the touch and barely ripe.
You can also play around with the fruit you use for this salad – apples, watermelon, pears, or pineapple would all ...
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Raspberry Lemon Infused Water
As great as it is for you, I understand that some people think that plain water can get boring. There are many readers who reach out to us and request some ways to spice up their H2O.
This recipe will do just that. Raspberry lemon is one of the most beloved flavors. When the fresh fruit is added to filtered water, you get a light, refreshing way to add a little zing to your water routine.
If raspberry lemon isn’t your jam, you can experiment with any combination of flavors you’d like. Strawberry mint is one of my favorites.
You can drink as much of this fruity water as you want, as it’s got no sugar, carbs, or additives. If ...
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Poppy Seed Summer Squash and Carrot Salad
One of the greatest benefits of summer is that there are so many fruits and vegetables that are in season and highly abundant. Just go to your local farmer’s or produce market and you’ll be delightfully surprised by all the produce you can get for awesome prices.
Or, if you’ve ever grown your own garden before, you likely know just how abundant certain vegetables can be. You’ve probably tried to pawn summer squash and tomatoes off on your friends and family just so they don’t go bad!
Luckily, this delicious recipe is one that helps you use up all that extra squash you may have. The combination of mellow summer squash, tart apple, ...
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Balsamic Chicken Salad
Yes, you can still have a salad if you want to grill out — you just have to make sure what you’re grilling turns out great.
This is simple, healthy, delicious, and lets you take advantage of eating outdoors without overdoing it.
Grilling the chicken, marinated in a simple concoction of olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and spicy Dijon mustard, ensures that the chicken is juicy and bursting with flavor.
Topping this delicious chicken on top of a simple salad takes the meal to a whole new level. If you have hesitant veggie eaters in your family, convince them to give this salad a shot. They won’t be ...
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Honey Ginger Lemonade
There are some flavor combinations that just make sense. Honey, ginger, and lemon is one of them.
Ensuring that you use raw honey is the first important step in ensuring that this lemonade rises to its true potential. Raw honey means the honey hasn’t been heated up and processed.
Most of the honey available in a grocery store is processed and devoid of nutrients. Buying your honey locally (from a bee farmer even!) ensures that the honey is as fresh as possible and packed full of health-promoting nutrients. High quality, raw honey has long been used in traditional diets and has been shown to have antimicrobial and antibiotic ...
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