A holistic approach to nutrition recognizes that the foods we eat on a daily basis affect our mind, body and soul. Simply put, food has the power to bring clarity to our mind, provide the body with energy, and even comfort our soul. Food is energy, it is highly emotional, and it connects us to our past. The foods we eat can have powerful affects on our overall health and wellness. What we choose daily to eat matters to our Mind, Body, and Soul.
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Amazing Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Who doesn’t occasionally love a good burger?!? What if there was a plant-based burger you could make at home that even meat eaters would enjoy? Introducing the most Amazing Vegan Black Bean Burgers I have ever tasted! These plant based burgers are delicious and super versatile. Serve them on a bun, in a rice bowl, as taco filling, and more. Oh, and another added bonus is that they are super filling. Once you make these you will never want to buy store bought veggie burgers again!
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BBQ Black Bean Salad
This BBQ Black Bean Salad is one of my favorite ways to Eat the Rainbow and use up left over black beans from dinner the night before! Plus, it comes with the added bonus of very little prep or cleanup after. It’s the perfect summer salad when all the summer produce is at its peak. These leafy greens and colorful veggies have a cooling effect on the body so it makes the perfect meal on a hot summer day. However, it’s delicious even when the sun isn’t shining!
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Instant Pot Black Beans
One of the easiest ways to get Back to the Basics of Nutrition is to eat Real Whole Foods. Instant Pot Black Beans, full of fiber and protein, are the perfect way to start adding whole foods into your diet. Black beans are simple to cook, inexpensive, and can be used to create so many delicious meals. Plus, they are packed with added health benefits like helping to regulate blood sugar levels, reducing triglyceride & cholesterol levels, and even help you feel full!
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Eat the Rainbow
Eat the Rainbow…have you heard this lately? If you have any exposure to the wellness world, you have likely heard this term…maybe even a little too much! Perhaps you’ve seen it on the cover of a magazine at the checkout counter, heard the term while watching a cooking show or even caught it on the radio. The term seems to be everywhere nowadays.
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Daily Food Choices are an Investment in Your Future
Think of an investment in your health, like you would an investment in your wealth. Similar to how small financial contributions pay big dividends over a lifetime, the same is true when you make healthy foods choices every day. Over a lifetime these can really start to add up, leading to a better quality of life now and later on.
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