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joyfalzonesummer einkorn salad
No CommentsRead moreI meant to post this one while it was still… summer. However, now it’s October and I figured I will just post it so it’s up for next year when tomatoes and cucumbers abound! This salad is so easy and adaptable and perfect to take on the go because it doesn’t get soggy!
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joyfalzoneiron rich summer chop salad
No CommentsRead moreI want to do an in depth post on iron soon, but until then, here’s a couple helpful tips on iron absorption (just talking plant based iron here – I’ll talk about heme iron in the upcoming post). Some excellent sources of plant based iron are legumes, dark leafy greens, whole grains, chili peppers, asparagus, parsley, turmeric, cumin, onions, seeds, beets, broccoli, herbs, and so many more. Women of child bearing years and children have increased iron requirements and there are a couple easy ways to increase absorption of plant based iron!
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joyfalzonecreamy kale ceasar salad recipe
No CommentsRead moreI know you’re probably skeptical of this “vegan” ceasar dressing but it is seriously amazing! I have been eating this salad every day for over a week now! I love that the dressing has no added oil, just good, nutrient dense fats from the sesame seeds. I could eat the dressing plain, it’s that good! Topping this salad off with a sprinkle of the vegan parmesan also makes it so much better! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Remember to hashtag on Instagram #hellowholefoods!
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joyfalzonehealthy take-out options & a giveaway!
No CommentsRead moreWhen you don’t feel like cooking… hitting up your local pizzeria, Chinese place or drive-through are no longer your only options! Finding plant based, whole food take-out options is easier than ever (and will only get better)! Today I’m sharing local places in central New Jersey where you can get healthy take-out and the down low on what a health coach (me!) and a personal trainer (my husband) orders. Make sure to head over to Instagram or Facebook for an awesome giveaway!
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joyfalzonered kale, radicchio, pepper & fennel salad
No CommentsRead moreSalads can become boring, but this one never disappoints, in fact it’s kind of addicting. This salad makes me think of the scene in Ratatouille where Remy is tasting food together and there are colors and fireworks going off. All the flavors in this salad just go so well together and create a whole new experience in your mouth! Plus, it’s super healthy and packed with vitamins and micronutrients! There’s no exact ratios for this salad but I tried to give a general idea of what I normally throw together. My husband and I eat HUGE salads which is why I wrote serves 2-4, but it’s a lot of salad and will most likely serve 4-6 if it’s not a main course. Let me know if you make it and what you think by commenting here or on Instagram or Facebook!
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joyfalzonewatermelon & avocado salad
No CommentsRead moreSummer is coming to an end but the weather has been absolutely perfect here on the east coast and I’m holding on as long as possible. This easy salad from Jeanine over at Love & Lemons is refreshing and packed full of cancer fighting antioxidants, healthy fats and a little kick from spicy peppers.
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joyfalzonespring quinoa salad
No CommentsRead moreAs I’ve mentioned before, quinoa salads are one of my favorite dishes to bring to family gatherings or parties because they are easy, filling, healthy and delicious! If you are unfamiliar with quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), it is a gluten free grain-like seed that originated from South America. I love that it is versatile, easy to prepare and best of all is a complete protein; meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino-acids that our bodies need to thrive. Quinoa is also considered a valuable source of heart-healthy fats as well as packed full of vitamins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
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joyfalzoneshaved asparagus salad
No CommentsRead moreOne of the very first spring vegetables to emerge on the east coast is one of my favorites, asparagus! One cup of asparagus provides you with 100% DV of vitamin K and 67% DV of folate, both super important for women who want to become pregnant or are pregnant. It’s also an excellent source of copper, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin C and vitamin E. Asparagus is sensitive to heat so to get the most nutrition out of it, it’s best to eat it raw or steam it only for a few minutes. The first time I heard of shaving asparagus and eating it raw was probably six years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since!
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joyfalzonenot sad desk (or sahm) lunch
No CommentsRead moreOne of the things I love most about traveling is being inspired by the food! On my recent trip to Hawaii one of my friends told me about a great take-away place in Kona called Laulima Food Patch. If you are visiting the Big Island you must go there – they have awesome whole food bowls for breakfast and lunch. We stopped there as much as possible on our trip. I ordered their “wholey protein” bowl twice because the green goddess dressing was amazing! They used a buttermilk base so I decided to recreate a vegan version at home. This dressing will make any salad taste better!
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joyfalzonekale & brussels slaw
No CommentsRead moreToday I’m sharing my new favorite salad with shaved brussels sprouts. I have been obsessed with eating raw shaved brussels ever since this recipe came out in 2009. If this concept is new to you I know you’re skeptical, but believe me this is delicious and I’ve had a handful of people ask me for the recipe since I’ve been bringing it everywhere with me! There’s not really anything healthier than eating raw cruciferous vegetables so why not make them taste amazing!
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