Healthy Dressing Recipes Ruby Rich Dressing Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 pounds medium beets, trimmed 2 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped leeks 1 teaspoon Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener or 1/2 teaspoon SweetLeaf Stevia 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley Cover beets with water in a heavy saucepan and simmer until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Drain and cool until just warm. Peel off skins and cut into small cubes. While the beets are cooking, whisk together vinegar, leeks, Lakanto and sea salt ..read more

Nature has given us a profound gift for our health. It is found in an amazing, very small one-cell green algae, called Chlorella.  This unique form of algae has been a source of incredible nutrition for humans as well as animals.  What makes chlorella even more special is its ability to detox the myriad of chemical and heavy metals found in our environment and bodies. Chlorella has an amazing ability to safely remove all forms of toxicity from our body. The story of chlorella goes back a long, long time.  It is estimated that it appeared on earth two billion years ago. Chlorell ..read more

As spring begins to make an appearance it's a good time to try these snacks and sauces. Also be sure to add them, along with the past months, recipes, to your kitchen files. Savory Eggplant Spread Makes 4 servings of 1/2 cup 1 large eggplant, roasted 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ground cumin Cayenne to taste 1/2 cup sesame paste Sliced green onions for garnish Into a medium bowl, scrape the flesh of the roasted eggplant and mash coarsely. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend wel ..read more

Did you know that carrot greens are edible? In our test kitchens we started putting them in salads, adapting pesto recipes, and even sautéing them with plenty of avocado oil, a dash of balsamic glaze and lots of garlic, yummy! This carrot-greens pesto lets the entire carrot “shine bright” in taste and presentation like the healthy veggie it is. Innovative cooks are rediscovering the wide world of leafy greens. Carrot greens are bitter, herbaceous and astringent, with a hint of sweetness in the finish. They are coarse and grainy when raw; the stems taste like celery but are too stringy to use ..read more

I hear you; I hear you! You probably only know radishes in a salad served raw, right? Well my friends, have I news for you. On a recent teaching and culinary exploratory trip to Cuenca in southern Ecuador, I was reminded of a delightful dish I made many years ago and completely forgot about its amazing taste and ease in preparing. The original recipe contained nightshades, so I adapted it just for patients and subscribers. Herb-Infused Roasted Radishes are the perfect side dish anytime. They make a healthy, low carb, nightshade-free alternative to potatoes and so pretty! This super easy side ..read more

Let's face it, the festive season is a time when people indulge in the many delicious foods and drinks that are part of the holiday celebrations. It seems that all restraint is suspended, at least for a couple of months. Those endless rounds of parties offer temptations that are hard to resist. Aside from all those yummy cakes and sweets, elaborate meals and fancy cocktails, there are lots of late-night partying! So, by the time the new year rolls around, making some healthy New Year's resolutions seems like a pretty good idea. And 39 percent of Americans think that following through on their ..read more

We all love our superheroes. They perform amazing feats with their superhuman abilities. Superheroes reveal their many hidden gifts and talents and always fight on the side of justice, goodness, and protection of the innocent. When we are in the world of superheroes, we feel safer knowing that they will come to our rescue in time of need. While superheroes exist in the human world, there are also superheroes that exist in the plant world that will also come to our rescue in time of need. One of the greatest superheroes is a humble, single-cell algae organism called Chlorella (C. vulgaris). Do ..read more

Although preventable, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 32% of all deaths worldwide1. Risk factors of heart disease and stroke include a poor diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and being overweight or obese, most of which are modifiable. Many people transition to a plant-based diet to lower their risk for chronic disease as plant-based diets have been repeatedly associated with improved health markers and disease prevention. However, if not done properly, a plant-based diet m ..read more

Everyone has a favorite dessert; mine happens to be tiramisu. AND, although I’ve made dozens of low carb, sugar-free desserts over the years, I have a few favorites. This is my ultimate decadent dessert since the first time I tried it. Unfortunately, many American restaurants serve a version that is a wet soggy over-sweetened mess with little to no flavor. I know many people that go their entire lives not realizing that a “real” tiramisu has layers of slightly crunchy cookies or a moist dense cake drenched in a rich mascarpone cream with a strong hit of espresso and, depending on the chef, so ..read more

I don't know about you but I love deviled eggs, especially when made with a little attitude. These eggs are not only perfect for outdoor events but also for that quick healthy snack, especially as the weather heats up and long days at the stove is not an option for me and I guess not for you either. These are so tasty and satisfying that after a very long day I often simply have them for lunch or dinner with a salad. These eggs always prompt rave reviews from my taste-testers and guests because theyfre eggs with that unexpected twist. In this article I won't go into details about the health ..read more