Fresh Strawberry Sauce (Freezable!)

In yesterday’s blog post, Summer Berry Picking, Kristen displayed the beautiful strawberries her family picked at a local and organic pick-your-own farm. Picking summer berries is the perfect way to support local farms. The following is Kristen’s delicious clean eating version of Simple Bite’s Strawberry Coulis recipe. Fresh Strawberry Sauce 2 cups strawberries 1 tbsp. maple syrup 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Blend all ingredients until fully pureed. Enjoy immediately…

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3 New Ways to Enjoy High Vitamin Butter Oil

Have you ever tried Green Pasture’s High Vitamin Butter Oil? I think the taste resembles a savory unsalted butter. Now you might not enjoy a plain spoonful of the stuff, but have you ever tried putting it on your food? You might be surprised- I’ve grown to crave it! You can’t cook with butter oil, as high heat destroys the live nutrients and enzymes, but you can add this supplement…

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Parmesan Kale Fettuccine with Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Home cooked meals always taste better when crafted with local ingredients. Perfect Supplements is located in Rhode Island, which means we have some of the freshest seafood around. This dish combines nutritional powerhouses such as kale and coconut oil with local luxuries like scallops and thick cut bacon to create a dish that is truly delicious. As a bonus, if you use brown rice pasta this dish is completely gluten-free!…

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Day-After-Christmas Salad: Raspberry Caramelized Scallops and Mushrooms over Fresh Spinach

So I don’t know about you, but I ate quite a few sugary and unhealthy treats yesterday. For today’s lunch, I wanted to go with something tasty, but a little more low-carb. Here is the recipe for a beautiful red and green salad to keep you in the Christmas spirit and get you back on the healthy track! Day-After-Christmas Salad 4 large local scallops 1 handful of mushrooms, sliced 1…

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Homemade Frozen Yogurt in Three Holiday Flavors

  Looking for a less traditional treat to serve this Thanksgiving? Delight your family with three holiday flavors of delicious homemade frozen yogurt.  Pumpkin, Eggnog, Peppermint, Oh My!  Super healthy, all natural, and sure to satisfy any holiday flavor sweet tooth!  Enjoy on its own or on top a delicious homemade pie or strudel.    

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Low Carb Snack Alternatives

It’s hard to fight carbohydrate cravings, especially when you’re in dire need of a crunchy snack. Many of our readers stick to low-carb or gluten-free diets, which makes snacking particularly tricky. Keeping pre-made healthy snacks on hand is great way to stay on track. Crispy Prosciutto Chips 4 oz Extra Thin Prosciutto Slices Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange prosciutto slices…

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Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash

This treat is the perfect addition to any meal, or even as a healthy quick snack.   Sweet, savory, satisfying and delicious- this healthy side is packed with vitamins, minerals, and good fats and fiber. Quick and easy to make, and quick and easy to eat- enjoy!        

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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

I recently gave my boyfriend a container of Perfect Plant Protein. This vegan protein powder is perfect for him because he is a swimmer looking to build and maintain lean muscle. He loves the ingredients and the amino acid profile, but I made one crucial mistake: I gave him the natural flavored protein. Although this neutral flavor is perfect for many purposes, it simply does not satisfy his sweet tooth. And…

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Super Green Guacamole

The last blog entry I posted explained the important health benefits of green super foods such as kale, avocado, spirulina and chlorella. Try this guacamole recipe to get a serving of each in one tasty snack. 4 stalks of kale 1 avocado 1 tbsp. of Perfect Aquatic Greens 1 tsp. of fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. of fresh lime juice 1 handful of fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced 1…

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Banana Bread ‘Ice Cream’

I wanted to create an ice cream that resembled the flavors of Banana Bread, one of my favorite Fall treats. I also wanted to create an ice cream that was gluten-free and vegan, with all natural ingredients. I had heard of making ice cream from bananas before, and this method seemed perfect because I already had my heart set on the Banana Bread flavor. With three simple ingredients, I created…

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