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Buckwheat Sweet Potato Arugula Salad

April 6, 2017/3 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Brain Functions, Digestive Health, Increased Athletic Performance, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Reduced Aches & Pains, Weight Management, Youthful Appearance salad, buckwheat, sweet potatoes vegan, vegetarian, salad, side dish, main course /by Stacey Isaacs

Sweet potatoes are great for your digestive system!

In my mind, the best salads have 5 components: fresh greens, something chewy and substantial, something sweet, something tangy, and something unexpected. This Buckwheat Sweet Potato Arugula Salad has got ’em all!

When I lived in the suburbs for many years, I would go to the supermarket and stock up for the week. I was always a pretty good planner and I would have some idea of what I would need for the whole week and I would make a list and go buy those very things. That kind of planning was a necessity then. I mean, I had kids, a full-time stressful job, a long commute… it was the only way to get it done.

Oh, how things have changed. Now, I live in the very city I used to spend hours commuting to. I have a small kitchen, and, my …

4 Ingredient Vegan Potato Salad

April 1, 2017/0 Comments/in Boosting Immune System, Digestive Health, Elevated Mood, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Reduced Aches & Pains, Reduced Inflammation potatoes, side dish, salad, simple American, traditional /by Stacey Isaacs

Potatoes can actually be great for your digestion…

I have a fickle relationship with potatoes. Sometimes I love them and sometimes I hate them. Well, really, I always love the taste of them, but I don’t always love the way my body reacts to them. That being said, when I use really good quality organic potatoes, I’m usually a happy camper. And, in my book, there is nothing better than a good potato salad as a side dish. For everything. And this 4 ingredient vegan potato salad is the easiest side dish ever. And just to sweeten the pot — it stays delicious for many days in the fridge…

My favorite food of all times is french fries smothered in brown gravy. Yes, I really said that out loud. I don’t know why, but it feels kind of cathartic to release that info…

So, when I say sometimes I’m afraid …

Cauliflower Chickpea Soup

March 17, 2017/0 Comments/in Boosting Immune System, Brain Functions, Elevated Mood, Increased Athletic Performance, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Weight Management soup, comfort food vegan, vegetarian, simple /by Stacey Isaacs

Chickpeas can soothe irritability and boost your mood!

This is one of my most-requested soup recipes (especially from my daughter — it’s her favorite). I first published this cauliflower chickpea soup recipe many years ago when I first started blogging. In fact, this soup is one of the reasons I started blogging — so many people wanted this recipe, that I figured I would post it on-line… and the rest is history.

Now, years later, my daughter came to visit this week and it still put a big smile on her face when she called me on her way here and said she was hungry and I was able to tell her that this soup was waiting for her. You just gotta love a kid who can be made happy by the little things in life… It makes me especially happy that she loves food and I love to cook!…

Broccoli Pizza Crust

March 10, 2017/4 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Brain Functions, Digestive Health, Elevated Mood, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Reduced Inflammation, Weight Management paleo, whole30, vegetarian, comfort food Italian, pizza /by Stacey Isaacs

Did you know that eating broccoli can make you feel less irritable…?

Pizza can be a girl’s best friend. Yes, I said it. And I meant it. And no, you won’t be the first non-believer. If I had a nickel for every person who thinks I can’t make my favorite comfort foods both delicious and healthy, I’d be rich. It’s true that I try not to eat grains, and I don’t eat cheese. But, it is also awesome-ly true that I make the best healthy pizza around. So, for all of my friends out there who are working with me to get your-over-40-amazing-selves energized and healthy… this broccoli pizza crust recipe is for you.

There’s nothing sexier than a woman eating pizza. Except maybe if she’s slurping up a big bowl of spaghetti…

I mean, who doesn’t love a woman who can eat?

Eating a salad just doesn’t have the …

Simple Fresh Vegetable Soup

February 20, 2017/0 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Digestive Health, Elevated Mood, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Reduced Aches & Pains, Reduced Inflammation, Weight Management, Youthful Appearance soup, paleo, whole30, vegan, vegetarian, simple American, Italian /by Stacey Isaacs

This soup has lots of garlic and scallions to keep your immune system strong!

This soup is dedicated to all of my over-40-women-friends… those of you who want all that you deserve: inner health, outer beauty, youthful insides and outsides, a healthy immune system, balanced hormones, weight loss, radiant skin… I know, it sounds like a tall order, but this soup really does have ingredients to heal you inside and out and make you feel and look younger. It’s not magic. Well, actually, it kind of is a little like magic… This simple fresh vegetable soup is the complete package for every woman over 40.

And, it’s really easy to make, so it won’t mess with your work schedule or your busy life.

And, it can be made with whatever fresh veggies you have in your fridge.

And, the base is made with packaged broth.

And, you can just put …

Paleo Lemon Cookies

February 10, 2017/0 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Brain Functions, Digestive Health, Managing Stress, Reduced Inflammation, Youthful Appearance dessert, cookies, paleo recipe adapted from: [url href="http://www.texanerin.com/paleo-lemon-cookies/" target="_blank"]Texanerin Baking[/url] /by Stacey Isaacs

Lemon peels help detoxify your body and boost your immune system!

These cookies are what I call a “pantry dessert”. That means that I can whip it up without having to go to the store for anything. These paleo lemon cookies are made with a bunch of ingredients found in many healthy pantries and with some fresh lemons.

Everyone who knows me knows that desserts are not my forte. I oftentimes get an A for effort, but a C for taste. I was the mom who used to burn the chocolate chip cookies that you just had to slice and bake. I attribute this lack of baking ability to the fact that I like to taste as I go and I hate to measure. My daughter is constantly slapping her hand to her forehead in frustration when she watches me bake — she’s a great baker and understands the value …

Pineapple Protein Smoothie Bowl

January 20, 2017/2 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Digestive Health, Elevated Mood, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Reduced Aches & Pains, Reduced Inflammation, Weight Management, Youthful Appearance smoothie bowl smoothie, breakfast, summer /by Stacey Isaacs

The first time I made this pineapple protein smoothie bowl it was a bright summer day. Ah, I remember it well — shining sun, warm breeze, still daylight when it was time for dinner… Today, it’s much different. It’s cold and dreary. And raining. And it’s dark at 4:30. And everyone around me has a cold and a sore throat. I mean, there are tissues everywhere… yuk.

So, I did what I love to do — try to make everything and everyone better with food. That means making dishes with turmeric and ginger and some of my awesome Chinese and Ayurvedic supplements. But honestly, I was starting to have a hard time making the sickies eat so much soup. I figured if I went in the opposite direction, maybe it would work. I took my original recipe for this smoothie bowl and I added some magic.

And, by magic I …

Szechuan Zoodles

December 24, 2016/2 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Brain Functions, Digestive Health, Elevated Mood, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Reduced Aches & Pains, Reduced Inflammation, Youthful Appearance zoodles, pasta, spaghetti, spicy, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, Asian recipe adapted from: [url href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/firey-schezwan-peanut-and-chili-zucchini-noodles/" target="_blank"]Half Baked Harvest[/url] /by Stacey Isaacs

This recipe will actually make you feel cooler and calmer…

It’s holiday season, but in my book that doesn’t mean everything we eat has to be heavy and traditional. This dish is neither, but it’s awesome. When I brought a big bowl of these Szechuan Zoodles to my family’s Hanukkah party, they certainly looked non-traditional next to the latkes but they made everyone happy. I’m all for healthy and happy, so if I were you, I’d give this dish a shot at your holiday party!

I saw this recipe on one of my favorite food blogs, Half Baked Harvest and the beautiful pics kind of called to me, so I knew I was going to have to make some version of them!

I’ve made zoodle dishes before and some have them have been great, while some have been only so-so. While I do love these vegetable noodles, I am a …

Paleo Turkey Meatballs

November 9, 2016/2 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Elevated Mood, Managing Illnesses, Managing Stress, Weight Management meatballs, turkey, pork, main course, Italian paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free /by Stacey Isaacs

Did you know that turkey can boost your energy…

I’m of the belief that any meatball is a good meatball. It’s kind of like any pizza is a good pizza. There’s just something about food in the form of a bite-size round ball that makes it taste awesome. But, not every ball is a healthy ball. And if you are a paleo eater, it’s sometimes hard to find a meatball with great taste and great texture. Enter… these paleo turkey meatballs.

Im my house, meatballs are not reserved just for a plate of pasta. Although, I do love my grain-free pasta… But, my absolute fav way to eat them is atop a huge bowl of steaming veggies. My current obsession is a bowl of garlicky broccoli rabe topped with meatballs. I think I just drooled a little bit onto my computer as I’m typing.

Usually I like my balls with …

Butternut Squash Sausage Frittata

October 15, 2016/7 Comments/in Boosting Energy, Boosting Immune System, Brain Functions, Digestive Health, Managing Stress, Youthful Appearance breakfast, casserole, eggs paleo, whole30 /by Stacey Isaacs

Butternut squash can help reduce inflammation in the body… so if you are suffering from achy joints, here’s your excuse to eat more of this awesome fall wonder! Some of my best menopause-friendly recipes are made with butternut squash… it’s amazing!

Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite meals. Truth be told, I love dinner for breakfast too… But, this butternut squash sausage frittata is definitely breakfast food that’s awesome for dinner. Hmmm, now that I think about it, it’s also dinner food that’s great for breakfast… yikes, what the heck am I talking about?

Anyway, the other night my family requested bagels and lots of bagel-accessories for dinner. Anyone who knows me knows that the only bagels I have in my house are grain-free bagels. Let me assure you that grain-free bagels are not what my family was requesting. So, I went around the corner, bought fresh-out-of-the-oven whole-grain …