Vegetable Spring rolls are a perfect summer snack! Enjoy them also for lunch or appetizers to serve at a party! These little packages of mouth water goodness are packed with nutrients rich in anti-oxidants that are brain healthy, so indulge and enjoy! VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS 6 servings 6 sheets of Rice paper 6 fresh Butter…

Ingredients: 1 small whole watermelon Selection of fruit 5 Tbsp yogurt 3 Tbsp granola Agave Directions: 1. Cut the melon roughly an inch thick through the center to keep the round shape. 2. Cut into pieces, like it’s a pizza. 3. Spoon yogurt over the pieces from the center (AKA the point) outwards toward the…

Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 1/4 Lb. Round-Roast, Sliced into very thin strips. 1 C. Unsalted Beef Broth 2 Tbsp. Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce 1/2 Tbsp. Natural Sweetener & Brown Sugar Blend, Packed 1 Tbsp. Ginger Root, Minced or Grated 2 Tsp. Sesame Oil 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced 2 C. Broccoli Florets (Fresh or Frozen) 1/2…

Yield – 4 servings Preparation Time – 10 minutes Cooking Time – 8 hours in slow cooker Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper About 3 Tbsp maple syrup, drizzled over chicken 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed About 1 lb. baby carrots (or 4-5 peeled carrots sticks) 1 small onion…

Kiana White, 12, of Blythewood will represent South Carolina at the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge at the White House. CAROLINA TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA For the salsa 1⁄2 chopped seedless jalapeno 1⁄4 cup chopped sweet Vidalia onions 1⁄4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1⁄2 cup finely chopped red cabbage 2 fresh limes, juiced 1 garlic clove,…

When someone mentions lemonade, we all think of the regular plain lemonade. In this recipe we give you a more creative way to make some fresh lavender lemonade. Lavender is native to northern Africa and it is also grows in the mountains in the Mediterranean. It provides great benefits for the skin and it is…

Yes, there is such a thing as “healthy cookies”! And these do not contain any artificial sweeteners added, so be careful. Instead of butter, for these chocolate cookies you need avocado. Sounds crazy, right? But, these cookies are organic and super-healthy. Avocados have rich and soft texture, and they are an ideal substitute for unhealthy…

Zucchini, fresh basil and cheese are the ideal combination, providing a rich flavor and joy. Try this Zucchini bake — it is the best meal to serve when your friends come over. It is super-delicious and healthy. Remember, low-fat cheese is the real deal. Ingredients: 2 medium-sized zucchini, cut into slices or half-moon slices fresh…

Prep Time: 1 minute Cook Time: 1 minutes Total Time: 2 minutes Servings: 1 Ingredients: 1 slice multigrain bread 1 lemon wedge ½ avocado Salt Pepper Red Pepper Flakes Directions: 1. Toast multigrain bread 2. With a fork, mash avocado. 3. Spread mashed avocado on toast. 4. Squeeze lemon on top of avocado toast. 5….

Who doesn’t love nachos as an appetizer with friends? As satisfying as fried chips are, they are also heavy and full of fat and grease. Try this recipe that uses zucchini as an alternative base for nachos. They’re easy and surprisingly delicious–some might even argue that they are better tasting than their fried alternative. Baking…

Ingredients: Chili 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced ( + coconut or olive oil) 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean + chopped into bite sized pieces (organic when possible | ~4 cups) 1 16-ounce jar salsa (chunky is best) 1 15-ounce can black beans (with salt | if unsalted, add more salt), slightly drained…

Baked Cauliflower with Parmesan Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 3 sprigs thyme 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup Parmesan, grated Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Slice cauliflower into ¼-inch thick pieces. 3. Coat cauliflower…