Recipes

Green Tea Lemonade Popsicles

Green Tea Lemonade Popsicles
The perfect icy treat for hot days! Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional sugary desserts, these popsicles are easy to make and sure to please. Enjoy them poolside, on a sunny afternoon, or anytime you need a revitalizing pick-me-up.

Ingredients:
2 cups Green Tea (brewed)
1 tbsp Raw Honey
1/4 Lemon (zested and juiced)

Instructions:
  1. If you haven't yet, brew your green tea. Add honey and lemon juice. Mix well and place in the fridge until chilled.
  2. Once chilled, pour into 3 oz paper cups. Sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest into each cup.
  3. Freeze for 45 to 60 minutes or until partially frozen. Insert popsicle sticks. If sticks aren't staying, freeze for additional 15 minutes and try again.
  4. Place in freezer for 4 hours or until completely frozen. Enjoy!

Smashed Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

Smashed Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing
Perfect as a main course or a side dish, this salad is both vegan and gluten-free, offering a healthy option that doesn't compromise on taste. It's a versatile choice for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, and it's sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Chickpeas (cooked, rinsed)
1 Apple (finely chopped)
2 stalks Celery (finely chopped)
2 tbsps Tahini
2 tbsps Water
3 tbsps Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1 Garlic (clove, small, minced)

Instructions: 
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until a fine crumb texture forms. If you'd like more texture, leave some chickpeas whole. Add in the apple and celery.
  2. In a second small mixing bowl, make the dressing. Combine the tahini and water and stir to combine. Then stir in the lemon juice, salt and garlic.
  3. Add the dressing to the chickpea mixture and stir to combine. Season with additional salt or lemon if needed. Enjoy!

Napa Cabbage Slaw with Kimchi Dressing

Napa Cabbage Slaw with Kimchi Dressing
This recipe is great to add flavor to grilled dishes, tacos, or Asian-inspired meals; it's always a hit! Plus, it's easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Kimchi
2 tsps Water
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Fish Sauce
1 tsp Sesame Oil (toasted)
2 tbsps Avocado Oil
4 cups Napa Cabbage (thinly sliced)
1 cup Daikon (julienned)
2 Carrot (shredded)

Instructions:
  1. In a blender combine the kimchi, water, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and avocado oil. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, daikon, and carrot. Pour the dressing over top and toss until well coated. Serve and enjoy!

Charred Kale Salad With Tahini Dressing

Charred Kale Salad With Tahini Dressing
I get asked a lot of different questions when it comes to how to eat healthy during pregnancy, or when trying to conceive. One of my favorite recipes to really, not only enjoy for its taste but for its nutritional value is this Charred Kale and Tahini salad!

Ingredients: 
  • 2 tbsps Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsps Tahini
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 4 cups Kale Leaves (stem removed, roughly torn)
  • 2 tsps Sesame Seeds (toasted)
  • 1 Blood Orange (peeled, roughly chopped into segments)
  • 2 tbsps Pumpkin Seeds (optional)
Instructions:
  1. In a blender or food processor, add the lime juice, tahini, 3/4 of the oil, cilantro, salt and water. Blend until smooth and creamy and the sauce is a nice pale green color.
  2. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the remaining oil and half the kale. Let it cook undisturbed for about 1 minute. Continue cooking while tossing the kale around until it is lightly charred. Remove and repeat the process until all of the kale is lightly charred.
  3. Add the kale to a plate and drizzle with the tahini dressing, top with sesame seeds, orange segments and pumpkin seeds, if using. Enjoy!


Chocolate Protein Crunch Bars

Chocolate Protein Crunch Bars
Sometimes you just need to have a little treat! And these are DELICIOUS!!

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Organic peanut butter without any sugar or palm oil
  • 1 cup Maple Syrup
  • 3 cups Rice Puffs Cereal
  • 1 1/4 cups Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
  1. Line a pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and maple syrup and mix well to combine. Add the cereal and protein powder and mix well with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
  3. Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down to create an even layer.
  4. Add water to a double boiler or fill a small pot halfway with water and place a heat-safe bowl on top. Bring the water to a boil and add the chocolate chips to the bowl. Melt the chocolate, stirring often. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on 30-second intervals.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal, spreading it out to create an even layer. Transfer to the fridge until the chocolate has completely set, about 45 minutes, or overnight.
  6. Remove the cereal bars and slice into rectangular pieces. 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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