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A Smoothie-a-Day Spring Challenge : Hit the ground RUNNING Smoothie

A Smoothie-a-Day Spring Challenge : Hit the ground RUNNING Smoothie

Hit the ground RUNNING Smoothie - Vegan/Gluten-Free/Nut-FreeMakes 2 servings   Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 1 medium apple (any variety),cored and cubed 1cup seedless cucumber, roughly chopped 2cups Tuscan kale or spinach 1 whole lemon, quartered (leave the peel on) 1tablespoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon monkfruit extract (optional) ¾ cup ice  Directions: Wash all produce with eatCleaner Fruit + Veggie Wash. Add ingredients in order above. Blend until smooth and enjoy cold.  

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Kohlrabi Taco Trio

Kohlrabi Taco Trio

What is Kohlrabi and why should you eat it? Kohlrabi is a mildly sweet, crispy-textured, and refreshing annual vegetable and is notably rich in vitamins and dietary fiber; however, it has only 27 calories per 100 g, a negligible amount of fat, and zero cholesterol. Fresh kohlrabi stem is a rich source of vitamin-C; provides 62 mg per 100 g weight that is about 102% of RDA. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, and powerful anti-oxidant. It helps the human body maintain healthy connective tissue, teeth, and gum. Its anti-oxidant property helps the human body protect from diseases...

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Ground Turkey & Cauliflower Lettuce Cups

Ground Turkey & Cauliflower Lettuce Cups

Lettuce Wraps are a favorite quick & easy dish! Ditch the bread and heavy carbs and create fun and crunchy wraps of all sorts for everyone in the house! Ground Turkey and Cauliflower Lettuce Cups So fresh and packed with flavor, I love getting more veggies onto the plate with the lettuce cups and cauliflower in the mixture. Let everyone assemble their own like a taco bar! Serves 3-4 INGREDIENTS 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ onion, finely chopped 1 pound ground lean white meat turkey or tempeh 2 C cauliflower, washed with Eat Cleaner Fruit + Vegetable Wash, steamed and...

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What's In Season Wednesday?  The Fit Foodie's Fava Bean Pesto

What's In Season Wednesday? The Fit Foodie's Fava Bean Pesto

What’s In Season Wednesday? Fava Beans, originally from Egypt, grow in plump green pods. When the beans are very young and tender, they may be eaten whole. However, after removing them from the pod, the Fava Beans are usually peeled to avoid any bitterness occasionally caused by the skin. The beans themselves are green and have an earthy flavor. Fava Beans are a wonderful addition to any meal. Serve as a hot or cold appetizer, as a side dish sautéed in butter, or in soups. Fava Beans contain no cholesterol, have no fat and are low in sodium and calories....

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