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joyfalzone“gluten-free” is not synonymous with “healthy”
2 CommentsRead moreOne of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to gluten-free diets is that the majority of people have no idea why they are eating that way or even what it means. Did you know only about 3% of the world population has celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine) and maybe another 3% have gluten intolerance? If you suspect you have celiac disease, most definitely get tested for it. If you are one of those people eating gluten-free because your sister’s cousin’s friend told you so, then you better read on!
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joyfalzoneweeknight sweet potato dal
No CommentsRead moreI honestly can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe yet! It is one of my all time favorite, super easy weeknight meals. Packed with plant protein from the lentils and so many other benefits like cancer fighting, blood sugar lowering, and stroke reducing properties! The high fiber content in lentils prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal as well as lowering cholesterol levels! I’ve doubled the original recipe from Laura because my husband and I are big eaters and we like to have leftovers. If you’re wondering if you can skip the leeks, DON’T, they really make the dish! Plus, leeks are great prebiotics which feed the good bacteria growing in our guts!
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joyfalzoneguilt free chocolate chip cookies
No CommentsRead moreI’m generally not good at coming up with my own baking recipes so I was absolutely thrilled when Laura from The First Mess posted this recipe for date sweetened chocolate chip cookies! Oh and not to mention they are gluten free, vegan and can be made sans nuts for an allergy friendly version! (head over to her site for better pictures than mine, including the sunflower meal). As you probably know if you’ve been following me for awhile, I always go to dates as my method of sweetening because they are packed with fiber and iron! This is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe I make and they are packed with whole food ingredients! I honestly would be fine with my kids having these for breakfast (minus the sugar in the chocolate chips)! Go make these STAT!
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joyfalzonearugula soup
No CommentsRead moreI’ve been making this soup for probably a decade and it’s still just as delicious and comforting every time. I know, arugula in a soup may sound weird. You’re probably thinking it will be too bitter. I promise it’s not! The leeks and potatoes balance it all out! Occasionally, like once every 2-3 years occasionally, I will get an incredibly bitter batch of baby arugula that ruins the soup, and I buy arugula ALL THE TIME so the chances of this happening to you are very slim. I really hope it doesn’t! This soup is one of my all time favorites and I hope you love it too!
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joyfalzonesunshine smoothie
No CommentsRead moreI generally prefer warm weather but I do love the seasons for the wonderful variety of produce. However, towards the end of every winter there comes a time when I am sick of soup and root vegetables and just want sunshine! Citrus always saves the day bringing loads of vitamin C and beautiful shades of yellows, reds, and orange to go with it! This smoothie is a dose of much needed “sunshine”. And it feels appropriate since temperatures on the east coast will reach the 70s this week!
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joyfalzonehemp protein bars
No CommentsRead moreI know some of you were asking for granola bars, and while these aren’t granola bars per se, they are delicious! Made with four types of seeds, they’re packed with protein, iron, B vitamins, magnesium and omega-3s (those essential fatty acids you keep hearing about that reduce inflammation). Omega-3s are important for baby’s brain development as well as brain health for all ages! Both hemp and chia seeds are complete plant proteins, meaning they contain all 9 essential amino acids we need as humans. Hemp is also one of the world’s most sustainable crops because it grows in nearly every climate and is used all over the world as a source of food, fiber, textile, paper and even fuel! To make these bars a little more toddler friendly, I cut them up into bite sized chunks.
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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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joyfalzoneroasted cauliflower 3 ways
No CommentsRead moreCauliflower is probably one of the most overlooked vegetables and has been given a bad rap since the only way our parents knew to cook it was steam it in a pot, bleh. I distinctly remember the cauliflower being the only thing left on the crudite platter at every single family gathering, so it must be gross right? Turns out, it is delicious if it’s roasted! I could literally eat an entire roasted cauliflower in one sitting, it’s that good!
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joyfalzonechocolate cauliflower smoothie
2 CommentsRead moreThis is my go-to smoothie for when I’m running out of the house and need something substantial. It tastes amazing and you would never know there’s cauliflower and mushrooms in it! My two year old is also a fan. So hashtag winning! The cauliflower leaves the smoothie nice and creamy and the chocolate masks the cauliflower taste, I promise!
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joyfalzonepumpkin spice overnight oats
No CommentsRead moreQuick, no fuss, nutrition packed breakfasts are essential to starting your day off right. Before I had littles and worked outside of my home this was true but even more so now that I am a mother of two and work as a health coach on the weekends. Someone always needs me and sometimes even a smoothie isn’t something I have time for. That’s why I always, and I mean always, have pre-made breakfast bars, muffins, or something like these overnight oats or chia pudding in the fridge and ready to grab and go.
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