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Making the switch We all have heard about the benefits of a vegan or vegetarian diet! While it sounds awesome, a lot of people are still clueless about great sources of plant-based proteins to choose from. If that sounds like you, I’ve got an awesome …
As I continue to explore the diversity of the culinary world, I’ve come to the conclusion that every culture has something wonderful to share. Spicy and complex flavors are my childhood favorites and my take on traditional gumbo is what I’m bringing to the fall …
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Summer is the perfect time to detox from processed foods and unhealthy habits and nutritious does not mean boring or unappetizing. As a matter of fact, some of the yummiest desserts are made from fruits like this awesome tropical summer sorbet! Plus, all the ingredients are low in fat, no processed sugars, and dairy free!
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Summer is the time when you feel like shedding the excesses in life and move on to new things! One healthy way to do this is to detox your diet and replace processed additive-laden foods with healthy and nutrient dense meal options. I love my desserts as much as the next girl, but I’ve found and created healthy alternatives that are big on taste, flavor as well as nutritious. My tropical summer sorbet is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day and it’s satisfying and packs a healthy punch.
This summer sorbet is filled with frozen fruit, almond milk, and coconut water you’ll give your body and your skin a healthy boost of nutrients plus stay hydrated in the summer sun! Great skin and a healthy waistline don’t happen overnight but you can almost guarantee both when you color your plate with fruits and veggies.
My latest summer recipe is rich in vitamin C, K, antioxidants, flavonoids, minerals, and electrolytes all in one 6oz cup! It’s amazing how much goodness you can pack into one serving when you decide to put your health first. Also, if you really want to kickstart your healthy weight loss journey try my 10 Day Vegan Detox Program so that you can look better and feel great, without the pressure!
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Tropical Sorbet Ingredients:
Making smoothies and sorbets are easy and simply require a few fresh or frozen ingredients plus a little bit of creativity.
1. 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
2. 1/2 medium banana (ripe)
3. 1/4 cup of cubed frozen mango
4. 1/4 cup of frozen pineapple
5. 1/4 cup of coconut water
6. 1/2 almond milk
7. 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Next, I like to combine frozen ingredients so I don’t have to use ice and it’s ready to serve as soon as you scoop it out of the blender. This is a good idea if you’re on a budget but you want to make sure you’re adding a good amount of fruits and veggies to your diet. Once you have all of your ingredients simply blend together in a high-powered blender.
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Tonye Tariah, Holistic Health Strategist and founder of Freedom at The Crossroads, helps free women from inaction and unhealthy habits so they can get fit, healthy, and live free. Her approach is “the cookie cutter method only works for cookies,” meaning she helps each person in a unique way to transform their lives from the inside out. She’s not about just helping you lose weight quickly, she’s about elevating your life from the inside out. She’s about changing your habits and helping you fall in love with yourself so you can live a life with pure joy.
Her favorite words are “helping you look better, feel great, without the pressure!”
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Aging gracefully? Very few women want to age gracefully these days and I’m one of them! Forget the old stereotypes of crows feet, ”dress your age”, the 40-year slump, and so forth. I’m also a firm believer in self-care and self-love and THAT means doing those …
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If you haven’t heard about the proven benefits of homemade chicken noodle soup, you’ve probably been buried underneath a pile of rubble by now! Let me just start by saying, momma knew what she was talking about when she said that chicken soup is a cure-all staple!
Needless to say, the power is in the bone broth (i.e. chicken bones Y’all!), spices, and other healthy ingredients that make up this recipe. For me, I’m putting an African twist on this favorite recipe so make sure you head over to my Youtube site to see how the full recipe comes together in real color!
My inspiration for this Afro-fusion homemade chicken noodle recipe comes from childhood nostalgic moments living in Nigeria. When I was a little girl, my mom gave us all kinds of potions and tonics to keep illness and poor health at bay. To this day I can still taste that pungent flavor of Norwegian cod liver oil on my tongue! We also had all kinds of soups, and beverages that she and the elder women in our neighborhood swore by!
This is a lot different from the condensed canned stuff masquerading as “as good as” homemade chicken noodle soup! The only things you’ll find in those cans are some GMO chicken, lots of sodium, overcooked bleached flour noodles, preservatives, and more.
1. 4 medium chicken drumsticks (organic, free-range chickens)
2. 1 small red onion
3. 1 small yellow onion
4. 1/4 cup of chopped green onions (organic)
5. 3 cloves of garlic (medium)
6. Organic gluten-free spaghetti pasta (follow directions for serving size)
7. 2 tablespoons curry powder
8. 1 teaspoon turmeric
9. 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
10. 1/4 teaspoon spicy paprika
11. 2 tablespoons of Himalayan pink salt
12. 3 tablespoons of Braggs Amino Acids
13. 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
To bring this recipe to life is really easy and there are no fancy steps involved. Simply fill a large soup pot with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil while tossing in all over your dry spices and the other ingredients. Next, add the onions, garlic, and chicken drumsticks to the pot and boil at medium heat for 25 minutes. Also, you can add other veggies to this mix as well (i.e. carrots, etc) in order to make this dish your own.
Next, turn the heat down to low and allow your homemade chicken noodle soup creation to simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes and add your noodles in the final 20 minutes. To see what this dish looks like check out the video!
Tonye Tariah, Holistic Health Strategist and founder of Freedom at The Crossroads Blog. She helps free women from inaction and unhealthy habits so they can get fit, healthy, and live free. Her belief is that “the cookie-cutter method only works for cookies”. This means that she helps each woman in a way that is unique to each woman. By doing this, she’s better able to help them transform their lives from the inside out. Her ultimate goal is to help women become healthy and empowered through the transformative self-care journey!
Why I love it This is my number 1 DIY all natural face mask because it helps fight lines, wrinkles and dark spots. It’s loaded with potent ingredients to help naturally fight against the effects of environmental pollution, aging, acne, and acne related scarring. I …
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It’s getting to be that time of year again and that calls for one anti-inflammatory beverage we all should have in our kitchen recipe book! I love foods that are packed with beneficial nutrients and this cup of cocoa does not disappoint.
Made with unsweetened organic cocoa powder, this spicy version of a home favorite tastes yummy and is good for you too. I’m a turmeric fiend and I could not resist putting my own spin on a childhood favorite. The end result is spicy homemade turmeric cocoa that both tasty and loaded with health benefits.
Cocao is an ancient beverage and cocoa powder itself is loaded with flavonoids that improve blood flow, helps to balance cholesterol levels, rich in antioxidants, speeds healing, and aid in reducing your blood pressure, etc.
So, it only made sense to combine the superpowers of cocoa with the anti-inflammatory healing powers of turmeric and honey to make this a truly inspired power beverage!
Creating my homemade anti-inflammatory turmeric rich cocoa uses only a few ingredients and is low in calories but rich in texture as well as nutrients. Most of these benefits help heal the body and combat inflammation. Also, let’s not forget to add that extra bit of decadence by topping it off with a dollop of froth using your home gadget right here!
Turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger all possess a myriad of health benefits. The beauty of this recipe is that these ingredients complement themselves in such a way as to create a complex blend of spicy goodness.
Ingredients
1. 1 1/2 tablespoon organic cocoa powder
2. 1/4 teaspoon organic turmeric powder.
3. 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
4. 1/2 teaspoon of organic raw honey (sweeten to your own taste).
5. 1 cup of coconut-almond milk (vegan option; you can use dairy if that is your preference). I like to use this or a vegan cream for those times when I want to have a decadent frothy hot beverage!
6. 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground cinnamon.
Bring almond coconut milk to a boil, adding all ingredients starting with the cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric followed by the cocoa powder. Make sure all of the ingredients are fully incorporated and then allow the mixture to briefly simmer.
You can also add in approximately 1/4 cup of water to thin out your mixture if the consistency is a little thick. Next, pour your beverage into your favorite mug and enjoy!
Also, it’s always a good idea to minimize your intake of processed sugar . This is one reason why I use raw honey, blackstrap molasses or ripened fruit to sweeten most of my dishes where possible (green stevia is another option).
For those days when I’m craving a frothy decadent cup of yumminess, I use my trusty hand frother. You can get yours right here!
Tonye Tariah, Holistic Health Strategist and founder of Freedom at The Crossroads Blog, helps free women from inaction and unhealthy habits so they can get fit, healthy, and live free.
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, she believes “the cookie-cutter method only works for cookies,” meaning she helps each person in a unique way helps them transform their lives from the inside out.
She’s not about helping you lose weight quickly. She’s about changing your habits and helping you fall in love with yourself so you can live a life with pure joy.
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