Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Who knew that buddha bowls could be so simple to make? Although they usually require a couple micro-recipes to create, using clean ingredients from the start maximizes flavor, meaning each element can be made with ease. Here, a base of warm quinoa is drizzled with a decadent garlic “butter” (made dairy-free with coconut oil!), and topped with beans,

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Green Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Ideal for a simple and healthy dinner, stir-frys cook up exceptionally quickly, and are brimming with beneficial vegetables and balanced nutrition. Here, coconut oil is used as a complimentary base for the exciting spices of green curry, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, which combine to make this medley of tender-crisp greens and plant-based protein absolutely irresistible.

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Bearding Successfully with Dr. Bronner’s

Full disclosure: I didn’t write this post from personal experience. However, I’ve been married to a beard for most of the past 20 years. And I had input from several proud beardsmen. My thanks go out to Aaron, Marty, Benny, and Tyler. The Big Picture Personal care products that stay on the body for extended periods of time warrant extra scrutiny.

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Golden Goji Latte with Coconut Oil

This delicious elixir combines the health attributes of turmeric, prized for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, with the immune-boosting and blood sugar-leveling qualities of goji berries. Our Organic Coconut Oil provides healthy fats, while the almond milk is a perfect way to add creaminess while keeping the recipe fully plant-based. Calm and restore yourself with this warm and nutritious drink!

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Split Pea and Kale Soup

If the deliciously comforting smell wafting from the bubbly cooking pot doesn’t already lure you, the hearty, homey taste of your finished dish absolutely will. Likely, you’re familiar with the joy of split pea soup, but the pleasure of this clean creation is something you don’t want to miss. Humble ingredients like onion, carrots, potato, peas,

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Coconut-Cacao Nib Macaroons

These macaroons are easy to make and can be made weeks ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. The cacao nibs give them depth that balances nicely with the richness of the coconut oil. A great dessert for guests who are dairy-free or gluten-free! Here are step by step instructions: Coconut-Cacao Nib Macaroons Makes 1½ dozen macaroons / 9 servings ½ cup raw almonds 8 large Medjool dates,

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Superfood Stuffing

There’s no denying the delicious allure of stuffing! What’s more, some smart substitutions and tasty superfoods can transform this holiday staple dish into a truly nutritious affair.  Using sprouted grain bread offers peak mineral and fiber content; nutty hemp seeds enrich with their high protein; sweet goji berries add antioxidants; and buttery coconut oil provides healthy fats while keeping this recipe fully plant-based.

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The Simple Secret To Making “The Toast With The Most”

Imagine: Your favorite bread, toasted to golden perfection, lightly fragrant and still warm as it lands on your plate with a light tap. With one swipe from the jar, your go-to condiment curls up creamily as it gathers on your knife. As you glide this white, velvety spread onto the bread in a generous coat, it begins to coyly melt down into the heated pores on the toast’s surface,

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