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Chickpea and Tahini Sesame Chopped Salad

Chickpea and Tahini Sesame Chopped Salad
This recipe is packed with mixed greens, chickpeas, and colorful vegetables, offering a rich blend of vitamins and minerals to support overall wellness. The chickpeas, cucumbers, and carrots add a boost of fiber for better digestion and balanced blood sugar, while the chickpeas and tahini provide plant-based protein to fuel your body and support muscle health—all in a simple, satisfying meal.

Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsps Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tbsp Tahini
  • 2 tsps Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsps Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tbsps Water (as needed to thin)
  • 1/2 Cucumber (large, chopped)
  • 1 Carrot (medium, peeled, chopped)
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens (chopped)
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas (cooked)
  • 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, tahini, vinegar, and nutritional yeast. Add the water a little at a time until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Add the cucumber, carrot, mixed greens, cauliflower rice, chickpeas, and everything bagel seasoning. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  3. Divide evenly between bowls or plates and enjoy!



Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe offers a variety of health benefits thanks to its nutrient-rich ingredients. Organic peanut butter provides healthy fats that support heart health by promoting balanced cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. The combination of carbohydrates and healthy fats delivers a steady source of energy, making it an excellent choice for a pre-workout snack or a mid-day boost. Additionally, the inclusion of dark chocolate chips adds antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness.

Ingredients:
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Organic Peanut Butter (runny)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 3/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
  1. Whisk the egg and brown sugar well in a large bowl until smooth. Add the salt, peanut butter, and baking soda and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  2. Transfer the cookie dough mixture to the fridge for ten minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Scoop one tablespoon of dough per cookie and form it into a ball. Place the ball on the baking sheet and flatten it with a fork, leaving some space between cookies. Use another baking sheet or bake in batches if needed.
  5. Bake in the oven for 10 to 11 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack for another five minutes. Enjoy!


Lemony Collagen Yogurt Bowl

Lemony Collagen Yogurt Bowl
This recipe supports your body in multiple ways: unsweetened coconut yogurt delivers probiotics that promote a healthy gut and balanced digestion, collagen powder may boost skin elasticity and hydration for a youthful glow, and antioxidant-rich blueberries help fight oxidative stress, reducing inflammation and supporting long-term health.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
  • 2/3 oz Collagen Powder
  • 1/2 Lemon (medium, juiced, zested)
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsps Cashew Butter
  • 1/2 cup Blueberries
  • 1 tsp Hemp Seeds
Instructions:
  1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, collagen, lemon juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup.
  2. Top with cashew butter, blueberries, and hemp seeds. Enjoy!
1 serving

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark
Dark chocolate chips aren’t just a sweet treat—they’re loaded with antioxidants that help combat inflammation and support overall health. The mix of carbs and fats in this recipe provides steady energy, while the dark chocolate naturally boosts mood by stimulating endorphins and serotonin. And if you’re craving chocolate during your period? There’s a reason. Magnesium levels dip during menstruation, and dark chocolate helps replenish them—supporting muscle relaxation, reducing cramps, and improving blood flow. So go ahead, listen to your body—it knows what it needs.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (flaky)
Instructions:
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, honey, oil, and vanilla with a spatula until well combined. Fold in 1/4 of the chocolate chips.
  3. Pour the cookie dough mixture onto the baking sheet, and use your hands or a spoon to flatten and spread it to approximately 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) thickness.
  4. Melt the remaining chocolate in a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate onto the dough and use the back of a spoon to spread it out. Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes or until solid. Sprinkle with salt just before the chocolate sets.
  6. When solid, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy!

Sheet Pan Chicken, Sweet Potato & Broccoli

Sheet Pan Chicken, Sweet Potato & Broccoli
This is one of those meals that makes me feel like I’ve got my life together—simple, nourishing, and actually delicious. The chicken breast brings in that protein punch, which helps with muscle recovery and keeps me full longer (bless). Sweet potatoes and broccoli are a vitamin-packed duo, loaded with vitamin A and C to support immunity, skin health, and energy. And thanks to a little drizzle of olive oil and all that fiber, it’s a win for heart health too—less inflammation, better cholesterol, and a happy gut. This one’s on repeat in my house—easy to prep, easy to love.

Ingredients:
  • 10 ozs Chicken Breast (sliced)
  • 1 Sweet Potato (medium, peeled and cubed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Broccoli (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsps Parsley (chopped)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken, sweet potato, and broccoli with the oil, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread everything on the baking sheet in a single layer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  3. Divide evenly between plates and top with parsley just before serving. Enjoy!

 
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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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