Category: Vegetarian
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Healthy Seeds We Love
Some perceived nuts like Pistachios, Pine Nuts and Cashews are actually seeds. There are other edible seeds, but in this article we showcase seeds that we often use in Nutty Kitchen’s recipes. So with that said, let’s talk about Pine Nuts first. Since the Paleolithic period, pine nuts have been eaten in Europe and Asia. They are…
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Guest Post: Save Time and Eat Healthily throughout the Week: Tips from Dieticians
Contributor: Victoria Lim Even if you manage to eliminate junk food and get in the habit of snacking on apples, eating healthy is still no easy task. Healthy meals require time, and incidentally, time is usually what we lack most. When you get back from work in the evening, you’re not really up for whipping…
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Guest Post: Lower Blood Sugar Levels with These 7 Superfoods
By Dr. Chris Driscoll Being cautious about your health doesn’t have to be a dull and agonizing check off your to-do list. You can make it fun by trying new foods and recipes throughout the week. It’s not hard to cover all the basics, especially if you eat a variety of naturally colorful foods and…
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Curry Madras – Vegetables
If you like curry dishes you must try our Madras Curry. It is easy to make, takes the guessing out of which spices to use and will satisfy your senses in every way. It really is that good. Our Curry Madras Spice Blend is handcrafted in our Nutty Kitchen. This dish serves 4 – 6…
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Flexibility – A Core Principle for Wellness
Why is flexibility such a vital component of a healthy lifestyle? The importance of flexibility transcends mere physical agility; it encompasses a holistic approach to wellness that integrates strength, calm, overall well-being, and even the practice of yoga. Increased Performance and Convenience: Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause muscles to contract and flex.…
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Kitchari
Kitchari, also called Khichdi or Khichri, has been around for centuries and originates from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It is traditionally prepared of yellow moong dal and basmati rice, packed with powerful, healing spices and ghee. There are many variations of this amazing staple, and is incredibly easy to make. It is often a baby’s…
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Mango Salsa
The end of summer is here and we are finally done with 110 degree heat here in our Sonoran Desert. Mangos are once again in season and are so perfect that we had to make a new recipe for salsa that is so delicious and it will keep your breath feeling fresh as it is…
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Coconut Curry Brushed Baby Eggplant
This dish was well received as a side dish to our friend’s dinner, but could have stood alone as an Hors D’Oeuvre also. Eggplant is one of those lovely vegetables that will absorb flavors and spices beautifully due to its’ silky spongy nature, and it is incredibly good for you. Eggplant is a very good source…
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Paleo Fig & Barberry Lemon Bites
Watch out Paleo carbophobes, these treats are not for you. For those of you that need or want to replenish your exercise depleted glycogen stores with real food and without added sugar, you’ll love these nutrient dense and delicious Paleo treats. In addition to being great peri-workout options these treats are just the right amount of sweetness…
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Gluten-free Coconut Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
We and our family think that these are the world’s best chocolate chip cookies. We found them quite some time ago on one of our favorite supplier’s site: Tropical Traditions. Of course we modified them some…We made these for our family visiting from Spain today, and they all just about experienced a food orgasm. 🙂…
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