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Summer may be officially over, but summer squash is still available!  Make the most of this late season squash by pairing it with everyone’s favorite superfood, Kale! 

Peach Pie Juice – Recipe of the Week Rating: (8 votes, average: 3.63 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 Sometimes you just don’t want kale in your juice. Not often, but sometimes. When you are looking for something sweet, something with a bit of creaminess, or just a pretty juice to share with guests, this should be your go-to. It is packed full of vitamins A & E and topped with cholesterol-lowering cinnamon. Imagine sitting on a front porch, warm summer air gently blowing, and digging that fork into a big ol’ plate of peach pie. Yep, that’s what it tastes like! Ingredients: • 3 ... Continue

Baked Zucchini & Herbs – Recipe Of The Week Rating: (3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 One of my all-time favorite Reboot recipes is the “Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Herbs”. I think it’s a perfect summer dish, when zucchinis and fresh herbs are abundant and at the peak of their season. So when zucchini and tomatoes showed up in my CSA box, I decided to revisit this old favorite. Fresh and light, yet savory and satisfying, this dish is versatile and can be served hot or cold. It makes a great healthy side for your summer barbecue or a terrific ... Continue

By: AMANDA HIRSCH & TORY DAVIS, Clean Plates Authors (adapted) Radishes — those small but mighty, peppery members of the mustard family — have been eaten across the globe since prehistoric times. Rumors of radishes depicted on Egyptian pyramids can’t be confirmed, despite ancient Greek tales about the vital role the veggie played in the builders’ diets, but one thing is certain: Radishes of all shapes, sizes and colors continue to be part of a healthy diet for people around the world. Packed with vitamin C, “radishes are detoxifying,” says Clean Plates founder and nutritional consultant, Jared Koch. A root vegetable that grows year-round in a range of climates, the crunchy, sharp radish also has benefits for thyroid health and ... Continue

Summer Sunshine Juice – Recipe of the Week Rating: (2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 Wake up to a refreshing, light, tropical blast of immune-supporting Vitamin C to get your day started right! This summery juice is also full of electrolytes like potassium. On a hot day it’s important to replenish fluids and electrolytes to stay healthy and prevent dizziness or muscle cramps. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pineapple 1 orange 1” piece of ginger 4 oz coconut water (fresh or unflavored) Directions: – Cut rind away from pineapple then chop into cubes and measure. – Peel orange – Cut ginger – ... Continue

By: Lisa Roberts-Lehan (Clean Plates Author) Smoothies made with organic, quality ingredients are easy to prepare, can be full of vital nutrients and won’t heat up the kitchen on a hot day. Armed with a blender and a little imagination, it’s easy to create your own refreshing, healthful drink out of the ingredient options here, or try the Blueberry Bliss recipe below. Who knows? You might be on your way to starting a smoothie food truck enterprise! SMOOTHIE STYLES Fruit Smoothies A thick, fruity drink made from (ideally) organic, local and fresh — or frozen — fruits blended together with filtered water, coconut water or coconut milk, or other unsweetened alternative milks like almond, hemp or oat. Creamy Smoothies For ... Continue

Summer Green Juice – Recipe of the Week Rating: (2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Login to rate this recipe – Not a member? Join Today Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.0 Here is a fresh twist on some of our classic green juices. Zucchini lends a light flavor with lots of liquid, while the pears add just a touch of sweetness. Zucchini is a good source of B vitamins, potassium, fiber and offers some Vitamin C and iron. This green veggie is also low in sugar and carbohydrates. Ingredients: – 2 small green pears – 1 cup kale – 1 cup spinach – ½ cucumber – 1 zucchini – 1/4 lemon (peel removed) – 1” piece of ... Continue

Ingredients 2-3 sliced heirloom Tomatoes (when seasonal – otherwise any tomato) Large handful Basil 1/2 Cucumber sliced 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp. Sea salt Fresh Ground Pepper Balsamic Vinegar to taste   Directions Wash and cut vegetables. Place vinegar, oil and seasoning in a bowl. Add veggies, toss.

Celebrating the summer with outdoor get-togethers, barbecues, and picnics, while simultaneously navigating a Reboot can feel a bit alienating. Not to worry! We have some tips here to help you beat the heat, be the life on the party, and get your juice on: Play. Summer get-togethers are all about enjoying the great outdoors. Go for a swim, organize a game of softball, or build a sandcastle. Staying active will help keep you distracted from the food you’re not eating and kick in those happy endorphins at the same time. Socialize. Now’s the time to let your inner extrovert shine- or at least make an appearance if she’s usually hiding. Parties are all about the people! Putting the emphasis on ... Continue