Recipes & Musings
Karen’s Top Brain and Body Health Tips for 2019
1) Diet is the most important aspect of brain health according to David Perlmutter, MD (author of Grain Brain). The Standard (north) American Diet (aka. the SAD Diet, pun intended) not only affects most of us over 40 (if not sooner) to become overweight, lacking in...
Golden Milk Smoothie
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes1/2 banana3 tbsp hemp seeds1 tbsp cacao butter (or coconut butter/manna)2 tsp cinnamon1 knob fresh ginger (approx 1 tbsp)1 tsp ground turmeric1 1/4 cup coconut milk (or to desired consistency)1 cup spinach1 medjool date,...
“Turtles” Inspired Chocolate Covered Pecans and Date Caramel
If you love "Turtles", you'll love this healthier version! Caramel Filling1 cup soft medjool dates, pitted (approx. 10 large)1/4 cup smooth almond butter or cashew butter1/4 cup pure maple syrup1/4 cup canned coconut milk1/4 tsp sea saltChocolate...
Your Most Radiant Life Retreat
Delicious Chickpea Falafels
Even if you've never tried falafels, you're going to love these! And they're so simple. Recently my daughter bought falafels that were made at a market. I had a bite and all I could taste was the "deep fried batter taste". Yuk! If you...
Roasted Sweet Chile Cauliflower
There are so many things to do with cauliflower, but this one is special! 1 large head of cauliflower1 tbsp olive oilfreshly ground pepper2 - 3 tbsp sriracha or other hot chile sauce3 tbsp pure honey1 tsp rice vinegar1 shallot (or very small onion), minced2...