Coconut is a great snack choice. These smoked chips add the perfect amount of crunch to your snack routine.
Sweet, spicy, and smoky, these coconut chips make the perfect high fiber snack. Eat a handful with a piece of fruit for a balanced, nutritious snack.
Coconut is a great source of medium chain triglycerides – a fat that is readily absorbed and used by our body as energy.
Lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut, also has antimicrobial benefits. This means that it’s effective at fighting viruses and bacteria that can make us sick.
Because of the healthy fats, antimicrobial benefits, and the fact that it’s delicious, these ...
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Buffalo Chicken Stew
For me, buffalo chicken is such a comfort food. That’s why this stew in one of my favorites.
Hot and spicy, this stew is full of tender chicken and vegetables. Unlike traditional hot wings, this stew helps you get in your daily intake of veggies without being too overwhelming.
Be sure to read your ingredients labels closely on the bottle of hot sauce. Aim for a “clean” version – no weird, junky ingredients. I like Frank's brand of buffalo sauce.
If you eat dairy, top it with a few blue cheese crumbles and chopped celery to calm your craving for buffalo wings. But if you are strict Paleo - no worries! This chicken is just as good on ...
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Salsa Verde Soup
This Salsa Verde soup is spicy, tangy, and rich, and is the perfect appetizer to a Paleo taco night. It’s also great served with a taco or fajita salad as a light meal.
There is no lacking of flavor with this robust soup. With garlic, jalapeños, cumin, chilies, and a lime, this soup will warm you right up.
Salsa Verde Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil1 Onion (diced)1 clove garlic (minced)2 Jalapeños (seeded and minced)1 teaspoon Ground cumin1 can diced green chilies1 pound tomatillos (paper removed, chopped)6 cups Chicken brothJuice of 1 limeGarnishes of your choice: diced peppers or onions (sour cream, fresh chopped ...
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Creamy Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Once the weather turns cold, I start craving soups. This creamy sweet potato and apple version hits the spot. The combination of sweet potato and apple may seem a bit weird at first, but I promise it pays off with major flavor.
This creamy soup is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, thanks to the chopped apples that are added with the veggies. Tart apples will balance out the sweetness of the potatoes, but a sweet one can be good as well.
Creamy Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
3 tablespoons olive oil1 Onion (diced)1 clove garlic (minced)1 Apple (cored and grated)2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)1 teaspoon ...
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Holiday Meatball Bites
Let’s be honest, everyone loves meatballs. These bite sized appetizers will keep your guests happy while they wait for the main dish. And there are no breadcrumbs required for this Paleo version. They’re healthy, easy to prepare, and delicious.
Holiday Meatball Bites
2 pounds Ground beef1 pound Ground pork1 Onion (finely diced)2 cloves garlic minced1 tablespoon Italian seasoning2 Eggs1/2 cup Almond flour2 cups Crushed tomatoesFresh basil (for serving)Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine all of the ingredients except the tomatoes in a large bowl. Mix until just combined. Line a ...
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Turmeric Apple Cider
This recipe for turmeric apple cider might be your new go-to healing elixir. Turmeric has a long tradition of being used medicinally to treat many different ailments.
Curcumin is the main active component of this spice. It has been said to have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This means that it can be cardiovascular protective and can help decrease the risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer.
All in all, turmeric adds a healthy dose of nutrients to apple cider that gives it a unique flavor that will have everyone guessing. Even this kids will love this holiday drink.
Turmeric Apple Cider
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Christmas Morning Ginger Pancakes
Spicy ginger and cinnamon make these easy pancakes taste like your favorite gingerbread, but in a healthy way. Make these on Christmas morning, and everyone will agree that presents can wait.
The eggs in these pancakes ensure that you get some protein. And, as a bonus, there’s no added sugar in this recipe. The only sweetness comes from the sugar in the ripened bananas.
The sweetness from the bananas is complemented nicely by the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves – a classic Christmas taste combination.
These pancakes couldn’t be easier – or healthier! If you try them, let us know how you like them.
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Ginger Hot Chocolate
Fresh ginger and coconut milk transform traditional hot chocolate into something worthy of the best Christmases. Perfect healthy treat for sitting by the fire on a cold winter night.
Ginger has a long-standing tradition of being used medicinally in many cultures. It is commonly used to treat nausea, muscle pain, joint pain, and digestive issues. Its powerful healing effects are thought to come from the bioactive component of the root called gingerol.
It also gives a unique spicy kick to any food or drinks in which you add it. When combined with hot chocolate, the ginger in this concoction really warms you up from the ...
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Olive Oil Mashed Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a Paleo powerhouse veggie, and that could not be more true than during the holidays. With good quality olive oil instead of butter, these mashed “potatoes” will be the start of the show.
When searching out olive oil, there are a couple of things you can look for to ensure that you’re getting a quality product. The first is to buy extra virgin oil. This ensures that it is fresh. Also, seeking out a cold-pressed oil is best, as that means no heat or chemicals were used to extract the oil from the olives. Also, always make sure your bottle is dark; this protects the oil from oxidation.
You can also make this recipe come ...
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Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse
Sometimes, especially after a dinner like Thanksgiving, you just want a dessert. Unfortunately, the traditional pies, cakes, and cookies can leave you feeling a little “blah.”
Avoid the sugar rush (and then the resulting food coma) by revamping your dessert game this year. This easy, no bake dessert will satisfy everyone at the table, and makes a delicious healthy alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.
Avocado is chock full of heart-healthy fats. These fats are not only great for cardiovascular and brain health, but they also help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Pumpkin boasts an impressive array of vitamins and minerals ...
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