Easy Roasted Beets with Quinoa Recipe >> goo.gl/45onv7

This simple dish of roasted beets and quinoa is packed with good-for-you ingredients, plus it will give you a power boost of protein and iron. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, and if you're cutting back on or eliminating meat from your diet then swap in more of this delicious grain (though technically a seed). This savory dish is easy to prepare: simply roast beets until tender, finely chop then mash them with a fork or give them a whiz in a food processor, and mix them up with cooked quinoa. This dish is excellent served as a side or in a salad. We love it on a bed of lightly dressed arugula!

Get the full recipe here: goo.gl/45onv7

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Get a FREE Jar of Organic Coconut Oil from Thrive Market! >> goo.gl/roKrEi

Even if you haven’t started cooking with coconut oil yet, you’ve probably heard of it. The pure white oil has become a household name for the health-conscious, and it’s popping up in recipes for everything from stir-fry to vegan fudge. Coconut oil is the “it” ingredient of the moment. If you’re not a fan of the flavor, I know at least nine other ways to use it - see some ideas below. The beauty benefits alone will earn it a new spot in your medicine cabinet!

Because coconut oil is ultra-moisturizing, it’s perfect for everything from DIY body scrubs to hair masks. Rub a dollop of it on your skin to see what I mean. It’ll leave you feeling baby-soft, and it’s all-natural, unlike a lot of lotions out there. During these cold winter months my skin gets desert-dry, so to combat this I use coconut oil on my skin every night. If you suffer from dry skin, too, try it out!

Check out a few of the ways I’ve incorporated it into my daily routine. I guarantee you’ll be loving it, too.

• In a stir fry or quick sauté

• As a butter substitute in baking

• To make raw chocolate bars

• In a supercharged smoothie

• In bulletproof coffee

• Spread on toast

• In oil pulling

• As a moisturizer

• As a leave-in conditioner

• As lip balm

• To soothe itchy skin or bug bites

• As a natural treatment for lice

• To relieve the pain of a sore throat

• In a DIY body butter

• As a makeup remover


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Delicious Vegan Latkes With Chili Cream and Applesauce

This scrumptious latkes recipe from Kenden Alfond, author of the Jewish Food Hero cookbook and blog with the same name, incorporates good-for-you yam puree and non-dairy milk into the batter, and uses less oil for the frying. She tops the tasty cakes with a sweet and spicy duo of Chili Cream and Cinnamon Applesauce. Your guests won't even know they're eating vegan latkes they're so good! Get the recipe here >> goo.gl/VKQqFy

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Raw Beet and Herb Salad with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

This vibrant raw beet and herb salad is one of those salads that, after just one taste, quickly becomes a favorite - one that you make over and over. It's utterly simple and the abundant use of herbs make it pop with fresh, aromatic flavor. I first had it early in the summer at an outdoor party and I've since made it numerous times throughout the hot season and into the cooler months of fall. It's as perfect for picnics as it is a festive holiday table.

Read more and get the full recipe here: http://www.foodista.com/…/raw-beet-and-herb-salad-with-lemo…

#salad #recipe #food #easysalad #healthyrecipes #rawfood #herbs #recipesideas #meatlessMonday

Eggplant and Zucchini Roll-Ups Stuffed with Almond “Ricotta” Cheese >> goo.gl/JL1QP2

These vegan veggie roll-ups are super filling, delicious, and will keep you on your New Year's diet track! Even our 6-year-old loved them! Get the easy recipe here >> goo.gl/JL1QP2

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Looking for a light and healthy holiday meal? Try our delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oil Poached Cod with Roasted Tomatoes and Fried Capers! It's super tender, full of good-for-you-ingredients - including #hearthealthy +Olive Oils From Spain - and is ready in under 30 minutes!

Check it out >> http://www.foodista.com/blog/2016/12/21/extra-virgin-olive-oil-poached-cod-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-fried-capers

#healthyrecipes #Christmasrecipes #holdiayrecipes #fish #fishrecipes #healthyeating #oliveoil 

Get a FREE Cultures for Health Kombucha Tea Starter Kit At Thrive Market!

Love kombucha, but not the $5 price tag? Save money by making it fresh at home with @CulturesForHealth’s Kombucha Tea Starter Kit—it has nearly everything you need to naturally brew your own kombucha! Our friends at @ThriveMarket are giving away a FREE box right now.

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Stock-tails, Anyone? Festive Bone Broth Cocktail Recipes for the Holiday Season!

Fancy a Beef Bloody Mary? How about a Sweet and Sour Chicken Toddy? Bone broths have been a delicious and healthy trend this last year, now the savory stocks are quickly gaining ground in the cocktail world as well. Try these drool-worthy twists on some of our favorite libations featuring the ubiquitous pantry staple: stock.

Get the recipes for all three cocktails here >> http://www.foodista.com/…/stock-tails-anyone-festive-broth-…

#cocktailrecipes #bonebroth #cocktails #holidayentertaining

30-Minute Coconut Curry Tofu Noodle Bowl Full recipe below! Or click here goo.gl/iRXfem

It can be difficult to stay on track of a healthy diet during the holiday season, but giving up comfort foods doesn’t have to be part of the game plan. The key is knowing what ingredients to swap out and replace with healthier, yet still satisfying ones. I love replacing meat with tofu, but before you say you hate tofu, bear with me. The great thing about tofu - a low fat, protein-rich food that’s loaded with vitamins and minerals - is that it acts like a sponge and takes on the flavor of literally anything. It’s perfect in curry dishes like this Thai-style Coconut Curry with Noodles recipe from PastaFits. Red or green curry paste, along with garlic, fresh ginger, light coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, carrots, snow peas, and just a bit of brown sugar create a power punch of spicy, sweet, salty, sour flavor that infuses the tofu with tasty goodness. Pour the tofu vegetable curry sauce over rice noodles and garnish with toasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and - if you like it spicy - some freshly chopped Thai chiles. It's a wonderfully delicious and healthy meal that will fill you up and keep your waistline happy!

Coconut Curry Tofu Noodle Bowl
Courtesy of PastaFits.org

Makes 4 servings at 312 calories each

4 ounces rice noodles
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 ounces extra-firm tofu, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons Thai green or red curry paste
1 cup (8 ounces) light coconut milk
2 teaspoons sodium-reduced soy sauce
Pinch brown sugar
1 cup (6 ounces) snow peas, trimmed
1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped toasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Pinch chili flakes or freshly chopped Thai chiles for garnish (optional)
Lime wedges for garnish

Directions:

Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat oil in wok or large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook, tofu, onion, garlic and ginger, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until tofu starts to brown. Stir in curry paste; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add coconut milk, soy sauce and sugar; bring to boil. Stir in snow peas and carrots; cook for about 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in lime juice.

Divide rice noodles among bowls; top with curry. Garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and chili flakes (if using).

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