This cream of zucchini soup isn't necessarily a "Fall" recipe, but I know we have plenty of readers in warm climates. If that's you, then this recipe is one you'll want to save!
Or - if you're a zucchini lover but you're in Autumn right now, bookmark this recipe and come back to it next summer when the zucchini are poppin'. This soup definitely makes any warm summer day a delicious one.
Having a plethora of zucchini-based recipes on hand is especially important if you have the vegetable planted in your garden. For anyone who has ever planted zucchini before, you know that you'll have a whole bounty of them before the summer ends. ...
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Herbed Chicken Omelet
With most things in life, simpler is better. And this herbed chicken omelet is no exception. With fresh herbs of your choosing, cooked shredded chicken, and eggs, this omelet is packed with protein and flavor for the ultimate, simple breakfast.
Now, when most people start to eat "healthy," a common complaint we might hear is that the food is so bland. Most of the time, this is because people are actually eating BLAND food. Boiled chicken and steamed vegetables are as bland as can be.
I always encourage these people to actually flavor their food. Crazy idea, I know. But spices - especially the ones from Trader Joe's - are a ...
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Pumpkin Smoothie – Like Pie in a Glass!
The pumpkin train just keeps on rolling. Now, I'm not going to lie - this recipe might not be for everyone. If you're not a fan of pumpkin, you probably want to steer clear. Hey, we can't please everyone all the time, am I right?
But if you're a pumpkin lover - or even better...a pumpkin PIE lover, you'll want to make this one. It's seriously like drinking pumpkin pie filling. This smoothie is just one more way to really embrace the holiday season. SPOOKY SZN, let's go!
Like I said, if you love pumpkin pie, this is the recipe for you. But for a lot of our readers, the traditional pumpkin pie (crust and all) is out of the question. ...
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All About The Plant Paradox Diet
From the moment we’re smart enough to understand, we’re told we need to eat fruit and vegetables. So when a diet tells you to abandon these healthy foods, of course, it’s going to be called a paradox.
The Plant Paradox diet is highly controversial, based on avoiding the lectin proteins found in plants.
It's the creation of a former heart surgeon, Steven Gundry, who claims lectins produce inflammation. This inflammation can lead to weight gain and diseases, so his diet avoids them—we’ll examine the results of this in detail.
To achieve this, we delve into the following:
The Plant Paradox diet benefits.Plant Paradox diet ...
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Shrimp and Veggie Chowder
The changing temperature outside makes me want to eat all the soups, stews, and chilies. This shrimp and veggie chowder hits the spot for chilly autumn nights.
Of course, some people might say the star of the show in this recipe is the shrimp. And I'd agree with that. But I don't think we should overlook the crazy amount of vegetables in this yummy chowder either. Get your veggie on in a completely delicious way when you eat just one bowl of this chowder.
"What veggies specifically?" you may be asking. Well, I'm partial to carrots, celery, onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini. But quite honestly, you could use whatever sounds good ...
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Pumpkin Spiced Chicken Thighs
It's officially October. You know what that means, right? PUMPKIN SPICED EVERYTHING. These pumpkin spiced chicken thighs are no exception.
I know - we're about a month behind Starbucks. They released their famous Pumpkin Spiced Latte in late August. But, in my opinion, we should hold off on our crazy love for pumpkin until October. It just feels appropriate :)
But now, the month is here. And I'm going full-pumpkin on all the meals that I can manage. Enter...these pumpkin spiced chicken thighs.
I know what you might be thinking...what kind of craziness is this recipe? But let me tell you that these chicken thighs are so dang good. ...
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The Ultimate Low Carb Diet Guide
Carbs are a controversial macronutrient in the modern-day. Are they good, are they bad, and are there any benefits to a low carb diet?
Some carbs aren’t really the best for your body, so following a low carb diet can help weed them out. This results in weight loss and a healthier you.
On a low carb diet, you aim to cut out:
Sugar.Refined grains.Trans fats.Low-fat and diet products.Processed food.Starchy, high-carb vegetables.
As we move forward, we’ll examine the benefits of cutting these ingredients out of your diet. Plus, we will go over what you should be eating instead.
If you’re in a hurry, here's a taster of the low carb ...
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Spinach and Avocado Scramble
I've probably made this spinach and avocado scramble 1239487234897234987 times over the years. It's THAT easy and versatile. And like I've said before, I always feel really good about myself anytime I can sneak vegetables into my breakfast.
For all our keto-following friends out there, this is a great breakfast option for you as well. You've got your protein and fats in there and a bunch of micronutrients as well.
The boost of flavor in this recipe comes from two of my most favorite ingredients ever - shallot and garlic. Let's be honest, anytime a recipe calls for garlic, I (at least) double what it calls for. As for shallots, they ...
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Apple Cinnamon Green Smoothie
Fall is coming, y'all. Can you feel it? I LOVE the fall season, so obviously I'm deep diving into this season with all things cozy. Although fall is coming, the weather here hasn't exactly caught up yet. So, this apple cinnamon green smoothie is a recipe acknowledging the warm weather but letting me indulge in some of my favorite fall flavors.
I love fall for comforting, warm, hearty foods. But like I said, the weather where I live just really hasn't caught that vibe yet. The last few weeks of late summer are hanging tight. That's why I opted for a smoothie.
I really only like smoothies in warm weather. Other than that, I like to ...
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Food Combining – Should You Do It?
Food combining involves only consuming carefully chosen combinations of certain foods. Some you eat together, and others should never be mixed. The combinations are designed to aid digestion and weight loss.
We’re going to examine whether or not food combining works and what the benefits of it are.
To answer this, we’ll cover the following:
What is food combining?Is food combining essential?Why should you follow food combining?Reasons why food combining is unnecessary.
What Is Food Combining?
There are variations of food combining, but the basic principles remain the same.
Food combining is all about approaching your ...
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