Rockmelon (Cantaloupe) is at the end of the season here in Australia but due to the extended warm weather there is an abundance of them. I love this fruit as it is light, refreshing, delicious and great in juices and smoothies! Cantaloupe season is coming soon to the Northern hemisphere so bookmark this smoothie if you are a cantaloupe lover!
It’s autumn here in the southern hemisphere. After months of hot steamy and very humid weather mixed in with crazy storms and rain, it’s that time of the year when things start to cool down and the days get shorter! This is a good time of the year to strengthen your immune system with high nutrient dense foods and drinks to prepare for the colder months ahead when respiratory infections are on the rise so get to the market and stock up on ingredients for these seven juices.
Happy first day of Spring to those of us in the Northern Hemisphere! While we are still wearing our winter boots and jackets and sledging through ice and snow, we have to celebrate that spring like weather is right around the corner (at least we hope!). To get you in the mood, we’re sharing our favorite light, refreshing, and energizing juices to enjoy.
Enjoy this fresh, plant-based spin on meatloaf for your Meatless Monday. Loaded with protein, fiber and iron this hearty meal is super easy to make! The spices add flavor and potent phytonutrients like curcumin, found in turmeric, that offers immune supporting, cancer fighting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.
I love lemon, so when I saw that this recipe called for lemon juice AND zest, I knew I would love it. The fresh flavor and smell brightens up pretty much every dish it’s in. And this was no exception– what could have been a bland version of bulgur and chickpeas became a bright, fresh and unique dish with the addition of lemon, olives and chopped dill.
Spring is starting to sprout with sunny days and warmer temperatures. Root vegetables and produce like apples and pears are perfect for seasonal eating or juicing. Celery root has a fresh scent and is rich in electrolytes potassium, sodium and magnesium making it a perfect choice for before, during or after exercise.
The other night I was in the mood for spaghetti and alfredo sauce. I know, not good! Realizing that would be highly caloric with zero nutrients, I decided to come up with something just as satisfying but loaded with nutrients, healthy fats, and fiber. In comes Spaghetti Squash with Avocado “Cream” and Cashew “Cheeze” Sauce.
This time of year, is great for cooking brussels sprouts. They’re readily available, easy to cook, delicious, and are versatile in terms of sauces, flavors and dressings to serve them with. With the cold weather in the U.S., this spicy and fresh dish is perfect to liven up the sprouts in your fridge.
Is consuming more fruits and vegetables one of your New Year’s resolutions? Then this juice is perfect to add to your daily regimen! This green juice, like other green juices, is popular because it’s high in nutrients that help with blood clotting, rich in calcium, B vitamins, and immune-boosting vitamin C and generally lower in sugar as they are made using mostly vegetables.