It’s hot today in San Diego. Tomorrow, it’s supposed to be flaming (90 degrees)! Cool off and rev up with my Spanish-inspired quick-to-make, “It’s Hot Today Gazpacho” recipe! Packed with potassium, vitamin C and B-vitamins to name a few, this one is great for a mid-day pick me up or even the worst Monday hangover!
Having a Vitamix in the house is super cool. Smoothies, soups, nut butters oh my!
Some like it hot, some like it cold. We liked it cold last week. Had the gals over for gluten-free cupcakes and whipped up some creamy freezy sorbet to compliment! With the Vitamix, there really are endless possibilities to what one can make fresh and on the spot. Because it turns its contents into liquid, it’s easy breezy to sneak all sorts of nutrition in too (we added carrots and a beet without the girls knowing).
Packed with over 1000mg of vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid and a plethora of antioxidants, this recipe is undeniably awesome.
A different summer treat with friends. Enjoy!
Hot? Hungry? Indulge with these fruity freezy garden treats!
Stamina Freeze. So so good for a post-workout snack, as a smoothie starter or afternoon treat!
The simple and most important reasons to eat and grow organic food are to protect your body, that of your kids and ensure a clean water and soil supply. Organic produce is nutrient dense because of the rich healthy soil it grows in. Eating these foods leaves your body free of pollutants and chemicals known to cause cancer and other serious health related concerns.
The Environmental Working Group recognizes a list of our common favorite fruits and veggies, the “Dirty Dozen,” that are only worth eating if grown organically. Why? Pesticides easily permeate the skin of produce (and sometimes into the seeds) which alters the overall composition and renders them potentially harmful to your bod.
Still not convinced? Like berries? Know where those energy-giving, anti-aging, good for you antioxidants come from? The skin!!! Know where pesticides stick? The skin!!! Strawberries contain up to a whopping 59 different pesticides when grown conventionally. Might want to re-think your next purchase!
Your Organic Shopping List:
- Peaches
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Celery
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Bell Peppers
- Grapes (Imported)
- Spinach
- Kale
- Potatoes
A few that don’t fall on the “Dirty Dozen” list yet still contain an appreciable amount of pesticides:
- Coffee
- Tomatoes
- Bananas
- Full of flavor, just came from the ground
- Nutrient dense soil
- Keeps $$$ in your local economy
- Builds community relationships
- Reduces mono-cropping, keeps fruits and veggies from becoming extinct
- Over-tilling eliminated (allowing for nutrients to build back up in the ground to enrich the next season’s crops)
- Allows us to consume varietal foods offering a multitude of vitamins and minerals
- Saves fossil-fuels eliminating environmental hazards from food transportation
Spring/Summer:
- Kale
- Collards
- Swiss Chard
- Spinach
- Fennel
- Chives
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Tomato Varietals
- Peppers
- Melons
- Cucumbers
- Arugula
- Basil
- Oregano
- Peaches
- Nectarines
- Pomelos
- Figs
- Marjoram
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Apricots
- Lemons
- Lettuce Varieties
- Kaffir Lime
- Artichoke
- Berries
- Pears
- Plums
- Asparagus
- Snap Peas
- Green Beans
Fall/Winter:
- Tangerines/Clementines
- Kale
- Radicchio
- Leeks
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Rutabaga
- Turnips
- Chestnuts
- Grapefruit
- Lemons
- Oranges
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