Nourished Inside and Out

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (slow cooker) Loaded with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, this soup is best made in the slow cooker, letting the flavors blend together. Sweet potato adds a hint of sweetness to balance out the depth of the cumin, paprika and hint of chili powder. Ingredients 1 large or 2 small chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 3 cups quality chicken broth 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups diced sweet potatoes 1 (15 ounce

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Yields: About 3 1/2- 4 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (including freezing time) Packed with folate, vitamins A, C and K, and loaded with powerful antioxidants and other phytonutrients (think plant power such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which help support eye health). These little cubes are a great way to save greens from going bad, as well as a way to add some powerful nutrients to smoothies or even to your water (if you don’t mind the taste)!

Yields: about 8-10 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1.5 hours This is a great soup for a quick dinner with high nutrition. Sweet potatoes and carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body – great for the skin and immune system. A hint of honey adds sweetness to round out the natural sugars from roasting the vegetables. A bonus is this soup can double as a puree for babies and young toddlers (see note in reci

Yields: about 2 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes For those not sold completely on hummus or guacamole, this is a great dip that is mild in flavor, yet strong in nutrition. Avocados add potassium and healthy fats, while chickpeas add protein, fiber, folate and iron. Serve with vegetables, pita chips or even use as a spread on a sandwich. Ingredients 1 c. cooked or canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained 1/2 c. cream cheese 1 medium av