I know what you’re thinking…nut-free?…vegan?…what kind of pesto is this? Come on, stick with me, because this is an incredibly delicious pesto recipe– if I should say so myself Why a vegan pesto recipe? Well for one thing, pesto is a very versatile, easy to make, no-cook sauce that can be made from any number of fresh...
Read MoreWatermelon Granita (Shaved Ice)
On these super, sweltering summer days, nothing is more refreshing than a granita. No…not a margarita…lol …a granita. Originally from Sicily, a granita is a sweetened, shaved ice dessert with a coarser, more crystalline texture than a sorbet or italian ice. Traditional flavorings include lemon juice, mandarin oranges, coffee, almonds,...
Read MoreOven Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Lime Dip
Who doesn’t like fries? Well, here’s a recipe that not only tastes good, it’s good for you too. Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium and iron. And because they’re also a good source of dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates; sweet potatoes offer the lowest glycemic index...
Read MoreHoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps
As requested, I’m adding a special section called, What’s for Dinner, to the BodyPhat! blog. What’s for Dinner will be your place to get “Lean & Clean” meal ideas that are BodyPhat-friendly and yummy for the tummy! So without further ado…here we go! Inspired by the popular lettuce wraps found at your neighborhood...
Read MoreHerb Vinaigrette
This wonderfully pungent dressing is great for salads and grilled veggies. It contains cancer-protective garlic, “chemoprotective” parsley with volatile oils that can help neutralize carcinogens, plus phytonutrient-dense cilantro with blood sugar and cholesterol-lowering effects. HERB VINAIGRETTE 6 T Organic apple cider/white...
Read MoreLemon Vinaigrette
This simply, delicious lemon dressing is packed with phytonutrients (plant-derived compounds associated with positive health effects) and immune boosting vitamin C. As a citrus powerhouse, lemons contain unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant, antibiotic, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. LEMON...
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