Energy Boost Protein Bar Rating: 51 Prep Time: 2 hoursCook Time: 3 hoursTotal Time: 5 hours Yield: 12 bars I created this bar for my friend Jessica who wanted energy without too much sweetness. This natural protein bar boasts great minerals like selenium, zinc, and calcium. The combination makes a [...]

Nutty Paté Prep Time: 4 hoursCook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 2 Cups (500 mL) It is interesting that walnuts look like a brain—a ¼ cup (60 mL) serving contains 2270 mg of omega-3 fat, which has been shown to increase focus and memory. I often have this for lunch wrapped [...]

Kimchee Rating: 51 Prep Time: 1 hour Yield: 4 cups (1 L) This spicy, extraordinarily pungent condiment is served at almost every Korean meal. Kimchee is made of fermented vegetables (such as cabbage or turnips) that have been pickled before being fermented in tightly sealed pots or jars. Ingredients1 cup [...]

Cucumber Rolls with Smoked Salmon Prep Time: 20 minutes These tasty cucumber rolls with smoked salmon are packed with protein and Omega 3’s for ultimate healing power. Ingredients2 medium cucumbers to taste sea salt 100 grams smoked salmon 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon grainy mustardInstructionsCut the cucumber in half crosswise. [...]

Red Pepper Lentil Salad Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutes This hearty new spin on an old classic makes a great, fast meal and packs well for lunch the next day. Expect steady, long-lasting energy from this vitamin- and mineral-charged lentil salad. IngredientsSalad 1 cup red pepper, julienned (matchstick-size pieces) [...]

Baby Tomato, Frugal, Basil Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes IngredientsSalad 2 cups grape tomatoes, washed (cherry tomatoes can be substituted) 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 cup frugal cheese, cubed 1/4 cup pitted black olives, drained (optional) Dressing ¼ cup pesto 1 lemon, juiced pinch sea salt InstructionsWash grape [...]

Lemonade Marinated Fennel Prep Time: 45 minutes Ingredients1 large fennel bulb 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup pinch sea salt 1/3 cup waterInstructionsWash, trim, and quarter the fennel, then slice it into long 1 cm slices. Mix lemon juice with salt and maple and water. Marinate fennel in [...]

Strawberry Endive Boats Rating: 31 Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes IngredientsSalad 2-3 heads endive, washed trimmed and sliced 1 pint strawberries, hulled, stemmed and quartered 2 tbsp pecans, crushed Dressing 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil pinch sea saltInstructionsWash endive and [...]

Buckwheat Blueberry Salad Rating: 41 Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 8 servings This green recipe for a buckwheat blueberry salad is delicious and environmentally friendly. 
Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat and is often sought as a gluten-free alternative to wheat. High in iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, [...]

Wilted Dandelion Greens with Dried Blueberries and Pine Nuts Yield: Serves 4 Dandelion greens are amazing for their nutrient-packed goodness and liver/kidney cleansing properties, but it is tough to get folks hooked on their bitterness. That’s not a problem with this wilted salad. The blueberries add sweetness, the pine nuts [...]