The holidays are officially over, and for many people, this means that it’s time to start eating healthier. I certainly slacked on my clean eating in the past couple of months, so it’s definitely time to get back on the right track. The problem with trying to eat healthier after the holidays (at least here in New England) is that it’s REALLY COLD! When January hits and it starts to get super…
Read moreWhen switching to a healthier, gluten-free diet, pasta can be the absolute hardest dish to give up. Sure, gluten-free pastas do exist, but they are tricky to make and expensive to buy. At the end of the day, gluten-free pasta still isn’t a health food and probably shouldn’t be eaten on a regular basis. So what is a pasta lover to do? Surely there is some type of vegetable that…
Read moreTons of schools are going nut-free due to the alarming rise in pediatric allergies. If your child is nut free, or if their school is nut-free, do not fear! Perfect Supplements has created the ultimate guide to packing nut-free snacks and lunches, and we’ve also compiled a few, great, real food recipes to get you started. The Obvious Sandwich Solution: SEED BUTTER! If your child is allergic to peanut butter…
Read moreThis smoothie combines the latest superfood, baobab, with fresh oranges and bananas for a tropical citrus burst of energy. Baobab has an exotic citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with most fruit smoothies. Baobab is an energy boosting superfood because it is filled with antioxidants, fiber, and important minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. In fact, Baobab has more antioxidants that Goji Berries with over 1400 ORAC units per…
Read moreEver have one of those happy accidents in the kitchen that turn out really well? I was running out of food but too tired to go grocery shopping, so I decided to go through the fridge and see what I could come up with. I didn’t have much, but I did have everything to make these totally awesome Cheddar-Jack Stuffed South Western Burgers and they were delicious! Right before eating…
Read moreThis post was originally written for Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, but the basic recipe works for any fruit crisp. The recipe below includes modifications for Apple Crisp; and I’ve added Paleo substitutions at the end of the ingredients list. Enjoy! Here’s another awesome strawberry recipe! Check out last week’s post for Gluten-Free Shortcake. Our local farms are still picking strawberries, and I am more than happy to eat them. I heart…
Read moreI don’t have any current health conditions that require me to eat a gluten-free diet, though I try to avoid gluten whenever possible as it just seems to slow me down. When I eat a bagel in the morning, I feel foggy headed, tired, and it feels like it takes me 3 days to digest… no bueno. So since I try to avoid gluten, I am always looking for quick…
Read moreTo celebrate our latest product release, I’ve created what I think is the easiest and tastiest kale smoothie. This smoothie can be dressed up with the addition of fresh greens, frozen fruits, and other superfoods, but it is nutrient dense and delicious as is. Kale is packed with vitamins and minerals as well as vegetarian protein and healthy fiber. Fermented Kale Smoothie 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2…
Read moreHappy Wednesday! This morning I am sipping on one of my go-to morning protein shakes. I make it at least a few times per week at the Perfect Supplement’s Smoothie Station. Chia seeds are high in omega 3 and 6, an excellent source of antioxidants, packed with dietary fiber, and a good source of plant based protein. This shake is tasty enough that you’ll think you are sneaking dessert for…
Read moreI recently moved into a summer beach house with 3 of my friends from college. To celebrate the new house, I was browsing Pinterest for crowd pleasing dinner ideas, and I stumbled across Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes on this blog. I absolutely loved the idea –minimal ingredients, minimal prep work, gluten-free, and creative- but it contained ingredients that I wasn’t a huge fan of (non-fat yogurt and conventional buffalo…
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