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It’s week 4 of our March Makeover and we hope that you’ve been sticking to your calendar! While it still feels like winter in New York… spring truly is right around the corner! That’s why now is perfect time to clean up your diet and get in shape for spring.

This week, focus on deplugging at night. Turn off all electronics an hour before bed (cell phones, ipads, televisions) and instead use this time to read, reflect on your day and unwind. Using technology before turning in for the night can disrupt our sleep cycles and prevent us from getting the quality shut-eye our bodies need. When you wake up, note how you feel and use tomorrow’s meditation to start your day balanced and refreshed!

For today’s task, go RAW for the day! Maximize your vitamin and mineral intake today by committing to only eating raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Be careful though to take it easy on the fats and opt instead for water-dense fruits and veggies, and low sugar vegetable juices.

Here are three recipes to enjoy this week, including a Raw Key Lime Tart : ) 

Raw Key Lime Tart

Creamy Asparagus Soup

Spring Vegetable Frittata

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Week 4 of Our March Makeover + 3 Recipes to Try

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For week 3 of our March Makeover, we want to focus on incorporating fermented foods into our diets!

Fermented foods have been dietary staples in culinary cultures all over the world. They have healthy bacteria, which helps to ease digestion, enhance immunity and decrease inflammation in the body (all proponents of good skin). In addition, fermented foods provide enzymes that help to better absorb minerals, vitamins and nutrients. Keifer, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and miso are great sources of probiotics. Pack kimchi on a sandwich, miso-marinate eggplant or enjoy a big glass of kombucha by itself!

Three fermented recipes to try:

Rainbow Veggie Rolls

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Tempeh Lettuce Tacos

Taco Filling: 

1 tsp coconut oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 small red onion, chopped

1 package of tempeh, cut into bit sized pieces

1/2 cup canned black beans

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp paprika

1 lime

1 tsp olive oil

Avocado Tomato Salsa:

1 avocado, diced

2 cups of tomatoes, diced

1 lime

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp jalapeno, chopped (optional)

Salt to Taste

1 head boston Lettuce

Dr. Cow Cashew Cream Cheese or Goat Cheese

Directions:

Mix salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.

Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high. Add garlic and onion and saute until browned. Add tempeh and black beans and saute for 3 minutes. In a small bowl mix chili, cumin, paprika, lime juice and olive oil. Pour over tempeh and bean mixture and continue to saute until browned.

Assembly:

Smear cheese on lettuce cup, add a spoonful of taco filling with a small spoonful of salsa. Serve and enjoy!

Make Your Own Kimchi 

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Yay!!! We’re featured in April’s Family Circle magazine alongside our friends at NuttZo : ) Check it out for some savvy nutrition-boosting diet tricks.

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“Top That”–Nutrition Boosting Tips from Family Circle Magazine

Fortune favors the bold. Ring in St. Patty’s Day this year with green cocktails, gold cupcakes and rainbow veggie rolls! We even got thrifty by making centerpieces out of recycled green and white glass bottles filled with gorgeous green and white bouquets.

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Kale Artichoke Dip. 

Rainbow Rolls with Pickled Veggies + Basil Mint Dipping Sauce.

Irish Coffee Cupcakes. 

Lucky Cucumber Coolers. 

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Gathering of the Greens, A St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

Take your smoothie game to another level! Don’t get stuck in the rut of blueberries and bananas every morning. Make it interesting and add some bonus ingredients that you might not be as familiar with such as maca, cacao or hemp seeds. To decrease the sugar levels and up the nutrition, incorporate greens. You’d be surprised at how easily they blend in with the other ingredients–you won’t even notice they’re there!

Just make sure you’re stocked up on fresh or frozen produce and the smoothie staples listed below! If you’re really in a rush in the morning, make your smoothie the night before, put it in a tightly sealed mason jar and stick it in the back of the fridge. Then all you’ll have to do is shake it up and grab a straw! You will feel supercharged and ready to go after the influx of nutrients.

Here is a great smoothie guide from Holli Thompson to get you started!

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A protein-packed breakfast to kickstart week 2 of our March Makeover! Our Ancient Grain Oatmeal blends with sweet, juicy raspberries + a dash of cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup for an irresistible morning dish.

This week’s goal is to make your mornings count. Rather than pressing snooze on repeat, give yourself ample time to get ready, eat breakfast and get to work on time–stress-free. It will help you start the day off on the right foot and with a positive attitude. To save on time, plan your breakfasts ahead and have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go. Here are three healthy breakfast recipes to enjoy this week!

Eating breakfast will boost your energy levels, your metabolism and your mood, while keeping you full until lunch time. If you start with a healthy breakfast filled with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds–it will set you on a healthy track for the day.

Baked Raspberry Skillet Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1 cup raspberries

1 cup almond milk

1 cup purely elizabeth Original Ancient Grain Oatmeal

1 egg

1 tbsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp maple syrup

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add raspberries. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add almond milk, oatmeal, egg, vanilla, cinnamon and syrup. Stir to combine 3-5 minutes. Put in the oven to bake for 12 minutes. Serve with maple syrup drizzled on top.

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Baked Raspberry Skillet Oatmeal

Today’s March Makeover tip is to integrate a new whole grain into one of your meals!

Whole grains provide protein, vitamins and minerals, and fiber to your diet which helps keep you full longer. Whole grains are an excellent source of nutrition, as they contain essential enzymes, iron, dietary fiber, vitamin E and the B-complex vitamins. Because the body absorbs grain slowly, they provide sustained and high-quality energy.

The quickest way to create great grains is to experiment until you find what works for you. Here are basic directions.

1. Measure the grain and check for bugs or unwanted material and rinse in cold water, using a fine mesh strainer.

2. Optional: soak grains for one to eight hours to soften, increase digestibility and eliminate phytic acid. Drain grains and discard the soaking water.

3. Add grains to recommended amount of water and bring to a boil.

4. A pinch of sea salt may be added to grains to help the cooking process, with the exception of kamut, amaranth and spelt (salt interferes with cooking time).

5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for the suggested amount of time.

All liquid measures and times are approximate. Cooking length depends on how strong the heat is. It’s a good idea, especially for beginners, to lift the lid and check the water level halfway through cooking and toward the end, making sure there is still enough water to not scorch the grains. Be sure to taste the grains to see if they are fully cooked or starting to burn.

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A Guide to Cooking Grains