©The Lens of the Heart
Quinoa is one of the world's most popular health foods. It is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids.It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Indulge into one of... Continue Reading →
Ingredients: One 17 1/2-ounce container plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup brown sugar Assorted berries (or other fruit of your choice) Directions: Pour the yogurt into a bowl. Then add the cream and vanilla. With a whisk, carefully stir until combined. It should be nice and thick. Sprinkle the... Continue Reading →
Ingredients 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3/4 cup almond milk 2/3 cup rolled oats gluten-free 1/3 cup raw pecans 6 Medjool dates, pitted 2 teaspoons cinnamon divided 3 medium peaches Instructions Chia pudding: combine the chia seeds, syrup, and almond milk in a bowl. Mix together, then refrigerate to set for... Continue Reading →
Ingredients: For 4 wild salmon filets (6 oz each) 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt (as desired) 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Parchment Paper sheet For the basil bruschetta: (makes 2 1/4 cups) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 tbsp extra virgin oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Himalayan salt and fresh cracked... Continue Reading →
Here’s my favorite healthy mashed thyme-potatoes recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups organic Russet potatoes (skin on) 2 cups veggie stock/broth. Directions for Veggie Broth 2 tbsp grass-fed ghee 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced ( used 1tbsp garlic paste) 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp Himalayan salt ( as desired) 1/4... Continue Reading →
Bottom Layer Ingredients: Almond Banana Mousse 1 large banana 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon almond milk unsweetened Middle Layer Ingredients: Chia Mix 1/4 c chia seeds 3/4 c Almondmilk Unsweetened 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey Top Layer Ingredients: Mashed Raspberries 1 cup fresh raspberries Mix together middle ingredients in... Continue Reading →
... I don't wanna close my eyes. I'm feeling so alive. I try to find the words, but no words can say what my heart is feeling. I just wanna stop the world from spinning, Slow it all down for a minute so that I can take it in.
