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Quinoa & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash | Vegan Dinner Ideas | Blue Zones Recipes

This recipe has ALL the things- vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free. But it’s not one of those that just looks good on a resume. It’s full of flavor. . The squash pictured here is the Acorn Squash but all squash is super healthy- they’re full of antioxidants, which can protect your skin from sun damage and improve your eye health. . This recipe comes together simply after … Continue reading Quinoa & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash | Vegan Dinner Ideas | Blue Zones Recipes

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How to Roast Root Vegetables for Maximum Caramelization | Veggie Bakes | What Vegetables Can You Roast Together?

Veggie bakes are a great way to use those veggies that fell through the cracks in the fridge. It comes together easily and the oven does all the work- it took 1.5 hours but doesn’t need much baby sitting.  . Roasting these root veggies are all about the CARAMELIZATION – that’s where the natural sugars in the veggies start to brown and give that caramel … Continue reading How to Roast Root Vegetables for Maximum Caramelization | Veggie Bakes | What Vegetables Can You Roast Together?

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What to buy Chefs | Gifts for Beginner Chefs 2020 | Gift Ideas for Every Chef

As a 30-something old chef, I have many memories of geeking out over new kitchen stuff.  Sometimes they are new gadgets, or sometimes they are those old kitchen staples that you would find in Julia Child’s home.  If you are shopping for a young chef who loves the kitchen, or a loved one who just loves to cook, I want to help you out.  Below … Continue reading What to buy Chefs | Gifts for Beginner Chefs 2020 | Gift Ideas for Every Chef

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Do Nutrition Labels Actually Matter? | How to Read a Nutrition Label in 3 Easy Steps

Can reading a nutrition label actually help you eat healthier? I’ve seen a lot of people get really obsessive over counting calories and I don’t think that’s really helpful for a long-term healthy diet. Not all calories are created equal and if you just look at calories, you’re missing a lot of the other nutrients that can actually make a diet healthy. It’s been a … Continue reading Do Nutrition Labels Actually Matter? | How to Read a Nutrition Label in 3 Easy Steps

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Why I Don’t Juice in the Morning…

@chefjoanna Do this instead of juicing ##cleaneating ##cleaneatingrecipe ##cleaneatingideas ##breakfastclub ##breakfastideas ♬ original sound – Joanna Barajas Do you skip breakfast?  Or eat a sugary breakfast that makes you feel tired and hungry after? Did you know that people who eat breakfast are generally thinner than people who don’t eat breakfast? That’s because breakfast is the perfect meal to get your protein and fiber in.  … Continue reading Why I Don’t Juice in the Morning…

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3 Quick Tips For a Healthy Breakfast

  @chefjoanna 3 Quick Healthy Breakfast Tips ##breakfast ##breakfastideas ##breakfastrecipes ##breakfastchallenge ##breakfastclub ##learnontiktok ##cleaneating ♬ original sound – Joanna Barajas Do you skip breakfast?  Or eat a sugary breakfast that makes you feel tired and hungry after? Did you know that people who eat breakfast are generally thinner than people who don’t eat breakfast? That’s because breakfast is the perfect meal to get your protein … Continue reading 3 Quick Tips For a Healthy Breakfast

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Why I Don’t Eat the Average American Breakfast…

@chefjoanna Do this next time you have breakfast ##cleaneating ##cleaneatingrecipe ##cleaneatingideas ##breakfastclub ##breakfastideas ♬ original sound – Joanna Barajas Do you skip breakfast?  Or eat a sugary breakfast that makes you feel tired and hungry after? Did you know that people who eat breakfast are generally thinner than people who don’t eat breakfast? That’s because breakfast is the perfect meal to get your protein and … Continue reading Why I Don’t Eat the Average American Breakfast…

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Homemade Gnocchi by Marta

The infamous potato dumpling from Italy…Gnocchi!!🥔 Marta @martascooking taught me how to make these delicious little pillows of delight on our live today (video at bottom of post). Like many Italian recipes, the ingredients are minimal- potato, flour, salt and sometimes egg. But it’s all about the technique! Watch the Live video to see Marta’s step-by-step instructions.  I served mine with pesto and Marta made … Continue reading Homemade Gnocchi by Marta

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Roasted Root Vegetables | Vegan and Gluten Free Sides for Holidays

More Thanksgiving recipe testing. Save this one if you want a no-fuss vegetable side idea.  This one is full of all the fall flavors- parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes. This is a just a guideline. If you have more carrots or no beets, the recipe will work just as well. The most important thing is just to cut the veggies into relatively the same size and … Continue reading Roasted Root Vegetables | Vegan and Gluten Free Sides for Holidays

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Homemade Trail Mix | Easy Gluten-Free Snacks

I made this recipe because I created an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up challenge with my friend Jill this week.  Jill is a fitness coach and guides you through 10-minute gentle exercises to energize you for the rest of the day. (I love her workouts! She has a gentle style.) This is the simple snack to go with her fitness routine.  Her name is Jill, and she does … Continue reading Homemade Trail Mix | Easy Gluten-Free Snacks

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