Nourished Inside and Out

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway Lately, I’ve been kind of hard on myself. Maybe for good reason; as I seem to be saying really stupid things. Now, I know that’s not kind self-talk, but seriously, my filter for what I’m saying just seems to be broken. Granted, we never can be sure how another person receives our words, but just hearing them come out of my mouth, I wish

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Antioxidant rich basil and garlic make the base of the pesto that really seasons this potato salad. Lightly blanched green beans add a slight crunch, as well as fiber, to this flavor packed potato salad! Ingredients 6 cups (about 3 pounds) red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes, skin on 3 cups (about 12 ounces) fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch bites 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup packed fresh basi

Yields: about 3 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (plus hour of soaking dates) This is a nutrient dense smoothie (which can also double as a frozen treat) that tastes decadent, but is actually healthy! It is vegan, gluten free, has no refined sugar and is loaded with potassium, calcium, fiber and iron! Ingredients 3/4 cup medjool dates, soaked in water (about 5 large) 1 cup banana, sliced 5 ice cubes 1/2 cup almond milk, or preferred non-

I was driving through town the other day, had just picked up my preschooler and was running late to pick up my kindergartner, and I got stuck. The light turned yellow, and then red. As I was sitting, I watched the colors change, back to green and was waiting to begin motion again, when nothing happened. I looked ahead and I noticed a stream of cars in the intersection still moving as if their light was green. My first instinct was outrage at this disregard for the traffic

Yields: about 2 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 This egg salad is filled with nutrition, with healthy fats from avocado replacing most of the standard mayonnaise. Avocados also add potassium, folate and vitamin E, among many other nutrients. Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins A and B as well as choline, an important nutrient for brain health. Ingredients 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1/3 cup avocado (about 1/2 medium avocado) 1 tablespo

Yields: about 3 cups Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 1 day freezing time) This frozen dessert is simple, and gets most of the creaminess from frozen bananas! Fresh strawberries add vitamin C, fiber and a beautiful pink hue to this naturally vegan and refined sugar free treat! Ingredients 3 cups frozen bananas, sliced (about 3 medium bananas)* 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract *It’s best to peel and cut bananas pri

Yields: about 10 doughnuts Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Shredded carrots are sprinkled throughout these handmade healthy baked treats, while a delicious cream cheese maple glaze coats the top. Two options for frosting make these a perfectly decadent, yet healthier doughnut for any festive celebration! Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole whe