Foods High In Iron

It seems that everyone is drinking green smoothies. But why and why do I call green smoothies a miracle smoothie? There are basically 4 reasons.  1.  They are fast and easy to make. 2.  They are packed with nutrients, enzymes, and taste great. 3.  They help energize, rejuvenate, and heal 4. They work great for weight loss With most people's hectic busy schedules, they can begin to rely on what can be made quickly- that often translates to prepared food that they pick up on the way home for dinner. But not in this case- you can prepare an enzyme rich, alkaline, nutrient dense, antioxidant superfood smoothies in minutes.  They taste great and are filling. You can drink one for a meal or a snack. If you are looking for a powerful green smoothie that both energizes and stabilizes blood sugar,  look no further. This great tasting " miracle" smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. It is made from a variety of greens in an almond milk base. Do you...

Thank you Shirley at Gluten Free Easily! I could't have asked for a more delicious, health conscious fast and easy recipe for dinner tonight. I just didn't feel like cooking, but needed something quick, yet healthy, for dinner. I found this quick bean salad that can be made in under 10 minutes on Shirley's blog. ( Another few minutes for the dressing) This recipe has everything I love- chick peas, kidney beans, and black beans, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped red peppers, cilantro optional. In addition, there is a homemade citrus dressing that enhances the recipe. 7 Reasons I love this recipe:   1. No cooking involved 2. It's a quick and easy meal 3. Lot's of fresh summer produce 4. It's high in fiber and nutrients 5. It's vegan, gluten free, and allergy friendly 6. It can be made in advance 7. Makes a beautiful colorful presentation and tastes great No cooking - Sometimes I just don't want to cook! It's already hot outside, so why hea...

Did you know that you can freeze whole lemons and limes and always have one handy for fresh lemon juice or lemon zest! I buy organic lemons or limes by the bag at Trader Joe's.  They usually are good for about a week. Sometimes I just don't get to use them fast enough, so they start to spoil. While browsing Pinterest, I found a post that says you can freeze lemons or limes for convenience and ease! Who knew? I love the idea!  Not only does it prevent waste, but you will always have lemon in the freezer if you need some. Frozen lemons/limes defrost quickly and are great to have in a pinch. You can even buy extra organic lemons when they are on sale and keep them frozen until you need them.  How to Freeze Lemons and Limes:  Wash the lemon or lime well and pat dry. Depending on how you want to use the lemons or limes in the future, either freeze the whole lemon/lime just the way it is,  or cut the lemon into quarters. Do not remove the peel. Place in a baggy and l...

Leftovers can be recreated into something special! I was in a hurry and used three leftovers to create a quick and tasty quinoa salad. I found out that tossed salad, leftover cooked quinoa , and homemade lemon dressing taste great together. Sometimes you discover something by accident that turns out to really work well !   That's what happened to me today. I had leftover salad from last night's dinner, leftover bold lemon salad dressing, and leftover red quinoa. I was looking for a quick, yet healthy lunch and decided to combine all three of them together in one bowl. I mixed, ate, and really enjoyed!  My creation tasted great, involved no prep, and was satisfying!   What more could I ask for? Although this salad is a simple idea, it's gluten free, vegan, and nutritious! There's not much more to say! All you need is 1/4 cup of leftover red quinoa per serving, a cup or two of any salad per serving, and a tablespoon of any homemade salad dressing! ( scroll down for 8 h...

There is something very special about this bold lemon salad dressing. It is made using the entire lemon including the entire lemon peel. The peel really gives it a kick!! It is a refreshingly flavorful dressing that adds a powerful citrusy zing to any salad, vegetable, or rice dish. In our house, we like this tangy dressing on everything. Blended with olive oil, fresh mint, basil, parsley, red onion and the whole lemon, this sensational dressing has a classic Mediterranean flavor. Interestingly, I recently discovered that the peel of the lemon is extremely rich in nutrients and antioxidants, even more so than the just the juice of the lemon. What a shame that we normally discard the peel when it has so much to offer! But not in this recipe. We use the entire peel ( I use an organic lemon) and it is absolutely delicious, gluten free, and vegan. How I found out about the nutritional and medicinal value of the lemon peel Lemon Essential Oil: When I became a Young Living Essential oil dis...

There is no better time to make flavorful salads than during the summer when the produce is ripe off the vine, juicy, and plentiful. I like to use tomatoes in the summer as the base of my salads instead of lettuce.  I had company last night, and I made this amazing summer salad! I used most of the veggies that I received from my CSA this week:  tomatoes, cucumbers, fennel, cabbage, celery, red onion, fresh basil, fresh mint, plus I added some sliced black olives and thick slices of avocado sprinkled with cumin. The salad was pretty to look at and absolutely delicious to eat. If you want to make a meal out of it, you can add in a some chickpeas! Too hot to even eat outdoors I made this salad in the morning, covered it well and didn't dress it until we came to the dinner table. It was 97 very hot and humid degrees today and remained about 88 and humid even into the evening! Way too hot to heat up the house ; Way too hot to eat on the deck. This cold salad with my powerful tangy ...

Looking for a quick but satisfying summer salad that can serve as lunch or a light dinner? My black bean salad is one of our favorites. It's light but filling and packs lots of fiber, nutrients, and taste. The best part is that it can be ready in under 10 minutes.  I use organic canned beans for convenience and simply chop up some juicy summer tomatoes, sweet red onion, fresh summer basil, and avocado. When I have left over rice, I add that in as well. Splashed with freshly squeezed lime, this salad looks pretty and tastes delicious. Just assemble and serve. This is also a great recipe to bring to a pot luck or BBQ since it is delicious at room temperature too. It travels well or can be assembled when you get to your get together. Simply make a container of beans and the rice and another container of the salad. Mix when you get there. I will be bringing this to a woman's meet up that I belong too. It's easy and economical, so it's perfect for a larger crowd. I just doub...

Salads are a perfect side for a Memorial Day or party or BBQ. These gluten free favorites are sure to please guests who want to eat light,  healthy, gluten free, vegan/ vegetarian or just love salads!. I've rounded up some of my most popular posts that are fast, easy, and delicious still in time to make for the holiday or anytime! Pin It  #1     Raw Kale and Blueberry Salad with Orange Dressing # 2   Arugula and Cashew Salad  with Lemon Mint Dressing #3                  Fresh Raw Corn and Tomato Salad #4 Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad with Balsamic Glaze #5   Asian Quinoa Slaw Sala d #6   Caprese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes  ( not vegan) #7   Avocado Caprese Salad ( Vegan)   #8                Black Bean and Raw Corn Salad   My favorites are the Kale and blueberry with orange dressing and the vegan caprese avocado salad.  Linked : My Blog...

Looking for a perfect side dish to make for Memorial Day Weekend? I could eat this delicious fresh green bean salad every day. It is easy to make, travels well, is great served at room temperature, and is gluten free and dairy free. It does contain sunflower seeds and almonds, but they can be omitted if nuts are a concern. The spring flavors of red onion, tomatoes, green beans, and sunflower seed s are laced with my sweet balsamic vinegar reduction dressing and is really delicious. Did I mention there is no oil, so it is relatively low calorie too and works for low carbohydrate too!  If you are not vegan, you can add crumbled blue cheese for an even more enticing dish ! Optional: Add crumbled blue cheese or feta ( I like it with blue cheese)  What's Special About The Beans In This Salad I love cooked fresh string beans, but sometimes they come out too soft, sometimes they come out too tough, and sometimes they come out an unappealing grayish green- but with this method. These ...