EARLY SPRING GREEN SHAKSHUKA

EARLY SPRING GREEN SHAKSHUKA

This is a fun and tasty spin on the traditional Shakshuka. Spring greens galore, with a nice pop of (mildly) spicy salsa verde and flavor.

I love to find ways to incorporate early spring greens (since I love them and there is not much else in season) into my meals, without feeling like salads are the only way.

With the weather being all over the place (here in Colorado anyways), this yummy dish can be light and springy, or warming and spicy.

Feel free to use any veggies you have. I chose zucchini, leeks, and whichever spring green(s) I have on hand

Eat well!

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BEET GINGER COCONUT BISQUE

BEET GINGER COCONUT BISQUE

If you are looking for a stunning pink soup to add to your table that is packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants PLUS tastes fantastic this soup is for you.

Creamy with coconut milk, a balance of earthy sweet (from the beets), pungent (spicy) from the fresh ginger, and salty (from broth and sea salt) and blended into a kind of pink perfection, I hope you love this one as much as I do!

COCONUT CACAO BITES

COCONUT CACAO BITES

Need a little sweet treat?  We brought these delicious little bites on the Grace and Gratitude Retreat this November and they were a huge hit.  In fact, there are a few participants eagerly awaiting this recipe as we speak!  This one is for you if you love a little sweet treat, but want to skip the sugar.  

Chock full of coconut oil! There are few substances on the planet that stand up to coconut oil. This versatile superfood has beneficial uses that span skin care, hair health, and anti-inflammatory properties—benefitting you inside and out. Coconut oil is antibacterial and antimicrobial, making it a wonderful addition to your menu.

Notably, research shows  that eating coconut oil regularly can support and heal your digestion as it positively influences the delicate balance of good and bad flora, making the plethora of antioxidant-rich foods you eat, easier to absorb.

Recipe Credit :: Boulder Nutrition Team Member Ani Okun
Photo Credit :: Boulder Nutrition Team Member Kristine Mahan

WINTER CABIN GRASS-FED BEEF STEW WITH CRISPY KALE

WINTER CABIN GRASS-FED BEEF STEW WITH CRISPY KALE

If you like warming and hearty foods at this time of year, this delicious bowl of goodness may be just right for you this solstice week. It can be made stove top, instant pot or crock pot and the recipe has all three options.

We made this recently on a chilly night up at our cabin, with the warmth and ambiance of our pellet stove burning. it warmed us up just right.

And I just love the crunch of the kale chips on top. So much texture and flavor fun.

And yes! Another Butcher Box Win:

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ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH WITH FIGS, ARUGULA, AND TAHINI DRIZZLE

I love collaborations…

This recipe share is one of my favorite to date! Elise Museles, author of Food Story: Rewrite The Way You Eat, Think and Live is the generous contributor of this gorgeous recipe. Check her out and be sure to pick up a copy of her new book right HERE!

Grab this delicious recipe and savor this incredible dose of fall goodness.

This bowl goodness is packed with ingredients to get you in mood for fall. You can use any winter squash in this recipe—butternut, kabocha, kuri—but I like Delicata because you don’t have to peel it (and it looks so pretty).

Top with the satiating tahini drizzle and enjoy every autumnal bite.

Add all the ingredients to a bed of arugula, a good source of zinc to improve blood flow and a popular aphrodisiac among ancient Romans and ancient Egyptians, and marry all of the flavors with an elegant lemony tahini dressing.

Let’s be honest: figs are the sexiest fruit out there, so it should be no surprise that they have been known as an aphrodisiac from antiquity, containing nutrients to fire up sexual stamina. Fun fact: they were even Cleopatra’s favorite fruit! You can use any winter squash in this

Recipes excerpt from the book Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live by Elise Museles © 2021 Elise Museles, reprinted with permission from the author and the publisher, Sounds True, Inc.

Elise Museles holds four certificates in holistic health and integrative healing. She is on the Environmental Working Group board of directors and has been a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant recipient for five years in a row. A sought-after speaker, she is also host of the popular Once Upon a Food Story podcast. Her work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Health, Self, ELLE, Well+Good, The Chalkboard, mindbodygreen, and other outlets. For more, visit elisemuseles.com or check out her new book Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live.

WATERMELON SALT ALOE ELIXIR

We had our first official watermelon of the season at a family BBQ last weekend. There is nothing quite like a cool slice on a hot summer day.

That said, add some coconut water, aloe, high quality salt and blend and be sure to take note how electrolytes hydrate you, energize and keep you sailing through summer and feeling your best.

Tis the season to elevate your hydration. Let's keep in mind the definition of hydration includes water + electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium). Hydration is also integral in your metabolic function.

Too much water and not enough electrolyte will deplete these essential minerals and leave you feeling worse than when you started.

This festive summer elixir is the perfect combination of all the flavors (and minerals) you need to keep your hydration levels happy. Feel free to spike it if you are feeling feisty.

PASTURE-RAISED BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN AND SUMMERY SLAW

PASTURE-RAISED BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SUMMERY SLAW

With summer in full force and the joy of being able to finally come together after a long pandemic year, check out this brand new and tasty BBQ recipe for your festive summer fun.

This is an easy, tasty and super simple recipe for your summer table.

With high quality avocado oil based condiments, pasture-raised pork and local summery slaw, you have got yourself a tasty meal for family and friends.

I am a HUGE fan of Primal Kitchen products and this recipe features their Hawaiian BBQ sauce and (my favorite) Avocado Mayo.

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I hope you enjoy!

ARE YOU PART OF THE EPIDEMIC?

"ONE WOMAN CAN CHANGE ANYTHING. MANY WOMEN CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING."
 

I have a Q for you to A...

 

Do you ever feel like you do it all yourself?


Whether it be running your household, taking care of your kids, managing your business or taking care of everybody else but yourself (or all of the above), you are likely part of a major epedemic..


I call it self sufficiency syndrome (SSS).


The reason I want to talk to you about this is simple: I too, am in full SSS recovery and oh boy, it's a doozy. 


For many, H E L P is a four letter word.

 

You know you have SSS if:

• You have a hard time asking for help
• You would rather do everything yourself so that it gets done "right"
• You are an inherent people pleaser to your core
• You chronically find yourself exhausted with too much on your plate

While you may be thinking "I can't always control my life circumstances," what I want to tell you today is that what you can control is how you respond to them.


You can do anything, if you stop trying to do everything.


Asking for help, delegating and leaning in to support and trust have been a challenging yet monumental practice for me in my personal and professional life. As with any of my deep internal work, I have learned so much about myself in the process. 


I have also felt uncomfortable, tentative and extremely vulnerable.


Don't get me wrong, self-sufficiency can be a blessing––but not when we are left burnt out, fried, overwhelmed and exhausted.


Gathering support, in whatever form we need, is an important ingredient for our health and our happiness.  


So today, I want to introduce you to some of the pinacle support in my life: the wonderful, innovative, smart and savvy women, who have joined forces with me, so that I can stop trying to do everything by myself


...because I have learned, it takes a tribe.


You may have seen them if you follow me on Instagram, as they have been doing some fun and informative #instatakeovers. You may have met them if you have joined (or will be joining) me on any of my local or international retreats. You may have even tried out one of their recipe creations from the Boulder Nutrition recipe page.


Either way, each of these three women have become an integral part of my business and I am incredibly grateful for the work we are creating together. 

MEET THE BOULDER NUTRITION TEAM:

Alana Quattro :: Retreat Assistant

Alana is a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, a yoga instructor and natural baker.  Alana's passion lies in the combination of yoga and nutrition to help women heal negative body image and disordered eating. She brings a bright light and loving heart to many of our retreats.  
(@alanarenewellness)

 

Kristine Mahan :: Assistant Program Coordinator

Kristine is in school for her Master Nutrition Therapist degree in Denver. She’s an advocate for functional health care and believes that your whole history is part of your health story. In practice, she wants to specialize in gut health while teaching others the importance of agricultural sustainability and how to properly prepare food for optimal nutrition.
(@kristinemahan)


 

Olivia Hagen :: Recipe Manager

Olivia is a science student at CU, with a passion for healthy food and movement, on the path to her masters degree in Holistic Nutrition. She comes from a huge family of foodies and loves to create and test the Boulder Nutrition recipes
(@mama_alis_cookin)

Back to you!

 

If you want to create a healthy and happy life, you need support too. 

Here are a few questions for you to ponder:
 

...Where do you feel supported in your life?

...Where are you overwhelmed, exhausted or feeling alone?

...What is one baby step you can take this week to build your tribe?

I would love to hear your responses. Scroll down to comment section and join the conversation.
 

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Photo :: Om Light Photography