Butternut Squash Hummus with Feta & Pomegranate Serves: serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer Ingredients 1 cup cubed butternut squash (½ inch cubes) 1 large or 2 medium garlic cloves 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup tahini 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon cayenne, less if sensitive to spice ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling ¼ cup water, or as needed freshly ground black pepper for topping & serving: ¼ cup POM POMS pomegranate arils ¼ cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons microgreens, optional drizzle of olive oil pita, crackers and/or veggies Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the s ...

Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta and Walnuts If you’re looking for a last minute healthy holiday appetizer these Sweet Potato Rounds roasted with herbed ricotta, walnuts, cranberries and honey are easy to make and delicious!  INGREDIENTS1 large sweet potato sliced into ¼-inch rounds1 Tbsp avocado oil1 pinch Ground cinnamonHERBED RICOTTA:1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese1-½ tsp Italian seasoning1 Tbsp + 1 tsp honey¼ tsp sea salt or to tasteFOR SERVING:1 cup raw walnuts roasted and chopped¾ cup dried cranberrieshoney INSTRUCTIONSAdd all of the ingredients for the herbed ricotta to a small bowl and stir well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the sweet potato slices to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil. Sprinkle sea ...

Chocolate Energy Bites Looking for a quick snack on the go? Late-night chocolate cravings? Try this guilt-free recipe for your busy healthy lifestyle! Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats (you can use Gluten-free if you want) 1/3 cup ground flax-seeds 1/4 unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 cup peanut butter or other nut butter 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract OPTIONAL – 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (I find them sweet enough) 1-3 tablespoon liquid if needed to form balls (almond milk, milk, coconut milk, or water) Instructions Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl. Cover and chill for at least 45 minutes in the fridge to make mixture easier to shape.Once chilled, roll into balls any size you’d prefer. If mixture is too crumbly, add more peanut b ...

Simple Homemade Burger Recipe 1 kilo Lean ground beef 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 onion chopped finely Grill on BBQ grill to your preference. Garnish with toppings and condiments (lettuce, tomato, pickles etc).

For many of us, reducing the spread of COVID-19 has meant long periods of isolation at home. This pandemic has disrupted our routines, shoving exercise to the bottom of our to-do lists. But chiropractors know that keeping your body moving is important. As spine, muscle, and nervous system experts, they have shared a few important reasons for you to stay active: 1) It helps relieve low back pain All the sitting around during the pandemic hasn’t helped your back pain. Exercise, especially core strengthening, has been shown to be very effective in improving the function of your back.1 2) It improves bone health Current evidence shows that exercise can increase bone density and decrease the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly.1 Studies have also shown that exercise is comparable to medi ...