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Spaghetti Squash & Walnut Pesto Sauce

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This dish is one of my all time favorite meals. I feel so energized after eating my Spaghetti Squash with Walnut Pesto Sauce!  Basil is naturally full of vitamins A, C and K, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, folate, and flavonoids which protect the body at a cellular level! It’s anti-inflammatory and naturally Paleo and gluten-free!

Spaghetti Squash & Walnut Pesto Sauce

 

 

 

 

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Spaghetti Squash & Walnut Pesto Sauce
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Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Anti-inflammatory. Rich in Vitamins A, C, K, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, folate and magnesium.
Ingredients
  • 1 organic spaghetti squash
  • 4 oz package Trader Joe's fresh organic basil, de-stemmed (or) 1 TIGHTLY packed cup of organic basil leaves
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup organic olive oil
  • ½ cup organic chicken broth (home-made or gluten-free)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed organic lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pink salt or sea salt
  • 2 cloves fresh organic garlic, peeled
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. With a sharp knife, slice ends off of spaghetti squash
  3. Slice in half lengthwise. It may be easier to slice one side and then the other, rather than both sides at once.
  4. Scoop out the seeds and discard, or save for the garden.
  5. Place flat side down on a cookie sheet
  6. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour. It's done when a fork can puncture the skin easily.
  7. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  8. SAUCE:
  9. In a high speed blender add all other ingredients except spaghetti squash.
  10. Blend until smooth.
  11. When spaghetti squash is cool, scoop "spaghetti" into bowls.
  12. Top with sauce.
  13. Garnish with additional walnuts or sliced cherry tomato.

 

Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

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Today is Father’s Day and I’m making my husband’s all time favorite, BLT Chicken Salad. It’s flavorful and filling, and a hit at any backyard party!

Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

 

 

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Paleo BLT Chicken Salad
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Recipe type: Salad, Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Simple, Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
  • All of the meat from 1 unseasoned organic rotisserie chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 head of organic romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 package of Applegate Farms Uncured Turkey Bacon, chopped and cooked*
  • 2 large organic tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 organic avocados, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 oz apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt or pink salt
  • 2 tsp raw honey
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • 1¼ tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. *I cut my turkey bacon into pieces with kitchen shears and cook in a cast iron skillet. Otherwise, cook and crumble like usual.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado.
  3. In a separate container, whisk dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, salt, honey, pepper, dry mustard, and garlic).
  4. Pour over salad.
  5. Toss and serve.

 

Vitamin C Bowl

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My Vitamin C Bowl is naturally loaded with vitamin C. I kept this snack simple and smooth the way most kids like it; however, other toppings can be added such as toasted coconut, blueberries, or even grain-free granola.

Nutrients: vitamins A, C, B6, folate, potassium & magnesium.

Vitamin C Bowl

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Vitamin C Bowl
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Recipe type: snack, dessert, breakfast
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Serves: 1
 
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, refined Sugar-Free. Rich in vitamin A, C, B6, folate, potassium & magnesium.
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups frozen organic mango
  • ½ cup organic orange juice
  • ½ tbsp raw honey
  • 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
  1. Place mango, orange juice and honey in a high speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Top with sliced banana.
  4. *Note: I find organic frozen mango at Trader Joe's or Costco.

 

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Flaming Pineapple Juice

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The Flaming Pineapple is the perfect blend of sweetness with a kick…or might I call it a slight after burn? Either way, it’s one of my all time favorite juices. If you’re feeling well (and brave) , you’ve come to the right place!  The Flaming Pineapple is hydrating, energizing, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, and improves circulation.

*This may not be the best choice if you’re suffering from digestive distress.

Flaming Pineapple Juice

 

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Flaming Pineapple Juice
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Recipe type: beverage
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Serves: 5 cups
 
Hydrating, Energizing, Immune boosting, Improves circulation
Ingredients
  • 1 pineapple, peeled and cut
  • 2-3 organic oranges, peeled
  • 1 large organic pink grapefruit, or 2 small pink grapefruits, peeled
  • 3 inches ginger root
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper powder (from your spice cabinet~not the actual pepper)
Instructions
  1. Slowly press pineapple through juicer into an appropriate size container.
  2. Slowly press oranges, grapefruit, and ginger (one at a time) through juicer.
  3. With a spoon, stir juice to blend flavors.
  4. Add 1 cup of coconut water.
  5. Add ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper.
  6. Stir again to blend flavors.
  7. Pour into 16 oz (2 cup) glass containers.
  8. Juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

 

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I'm Summer Williams, a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal health. With a firm background in healing, I believe anything is possible. All of my recipes are Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free & Refined Sugar-Free. Learn More →
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