I get asked this question a lot. How do we know there is even a difference between organic and conventional produce? Unfortunately, we can’t tell by looking at fruits and vegetables if pesticides and herbicides have been used on them. We also can’t see the quality of the soil they were grown in or if they’ve been sprayed with chemicals to give them a longer shelf life. Which got me wondering if there was a way to actually “see” a difference between non-organic and organic produce? Hence, my potato experiment!
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These protein packed chocolate chip cookies are full of protein, gluten-free, egg free, and contain a surprise ingredient… Garbanzo Beans. Yep, that’s right! The beneficial fiber and protein from the beans, coupled with the protein in the peanut butter, antioxidants in the dark chocolate chips, and sweetness from the maple syrup make these the perfect post workout cookie or afternoon snack. What are you waiting for??? Make a batch today!
continue readingSimply Great Garbanzo Beans
Cooking dried garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas) couldn’t be easier. Ready to eat in under an hour when using the Instant Pot and no soaking required. Use these cooked simply great garbanzo beans to create some of the best homemade hummus, plant-based burgers, and even cookies! Yes, chocolate chip cookies – who knew? I can’t wait to share the recipe with you but lets start by preparing the beans. This has to be the simplest recipe ever!
continue ReadingStrawberry Picking Tips
It’s strawberry picking season and the berries this year have been amazing. So much so that I have already been to the strawberry fields twice! There is nothing like the flavor of a fresh berry that has literally just been picked from the ground. I am by no means a strawberry picking expert. However, I do have a few picking tips that may be helpful to you before you go.
Continue readingMind, Body, and Soul Food
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.
continue ReadingBBQ 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!
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