Meal

First of all, what is “MCT?” MCT is short for Medium Chain Triglycerides. A triglyceride is a chemical compound that comes from an  organic or inorganic acid derived from glycerol (a sweet-tasting liquid that is the backbone of lipids) and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other…

This is a great, guiltless snack for any time! Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic 1/3 cup Brazil nuts (contain selenium) 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (contain cysteine) 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (contain zinc, magnesium) 1 bunch (2 cups) cilantro (contains vitamin A) 2/3 cup olive oil (omegas) 4 tablespoons lemon juice (vitamin C) 2 tsp powdered Dulse…

Get ready for a delicious surprise! These kale crisps are not only nutritious, but they are absolutely delicious. If you don’t believe me, take the reaction of my precious 18-month old granddaughter, Jamie, in the video below. I couldn’t resist! She will eat these, when she won’t touch anything else that is green on her…

Ingredients: 2 whole artichokes 1 lemon, divided, cut 4 slices and keep remaining half for rubbing on cut artichoke 4 slices onion 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 4 butter pats, about 1 tablespoon total 1/2 cup dry white wine (or use vinegar) Salt and black pepper, to taste Red pepper flakes, to taste Olive oil…

Serving suggestion: Serve as main meal for lunch or dinner; wonderful in summer months when grilling outdoors or most any time of year if grilling indoors Ingredients: ROASTED GARLIC & SWEET POTATO 2 whole garlic bulbs 4 tablespoons avocado oil Sea salt to taste Black pepper, freshly ground 2 medium sweet potatoes BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (Go…

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon finely shredded fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots 1 to 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: In blender,…

Ingredients: Salad: 5- oz canned light tuna 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1 small green apple, chopped 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (or bread and butter pickles) 1/2 cup green or red onions to taste, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 2 T avocado mayonnaise Apple cider vinegar to taste Wrap…

This recipe is adapted from Dr. Mark Hyman. Ingredients: 1/2 cup baked squash blend (1 mini delicata squash and 2 honeynut squashes) 1 cup spinach 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 tablespoon flaxseed 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon…