Author: Alissa Glenn
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White Bean and Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Jalapeno
White bean and turkey chili with sweet potatoes and jalapeno This chili has been very popular with the kiddos for dinner, and will be a new winter staple in our house. That’s my 3 year old’s chili – the supermodel in the above pic. It’s a sweet, savory, and if you want, slightly spicy take […]
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Decadent Brownie Tart
Brownie tart batter..the precursor to the best brownies ever That’s not tofu, my friends. And the cleanse is over. That’s the real deal: chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar. These are simply the best brownies ever, and I just had to share for Valentines Day. The most wonderful thing about these brownies is how delicious they are. […]
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Whole Grain Waffles with Fresh Strawberry Sauce and Toasted Pecans
Whole grain waffles (gluten free) with fresh strawberry sauce and toasted pecans Yesterday I absolutely delighted my daughter when she asked me what was for dinner. I wish that was a daily occurrence, but it isn’t always – she is 3, after all. When I responded with “waffles”, her immediate response was “that’s crazy” (she […]
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Top Five Reasons to do a Whole Foods Cleanse
Participating in a whole foods cleanse is a commitment to treating your body with attention, love and care for a period of time, and the benefits are many. Read below to see my top 5 reasons to do a whole foods cleanse: Quick results: Cleanses are ideal for people who want to feel better quickly, […]
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Whole Foods Cleanse Details: February 2nd-13th, 2014
I have led hundreds of individuals through various types of cleanses, and have always enjoyed hearing how wonderful they make people feel. Results vary from predictable (“I feel so much better”) to sometimes astonishing (“I had no idea I could feel this way!”). So now I’m especially excited to offer my own customized cleanse program: […]
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Oregon Blueberry Brunch Cake
A nice slice of blueberry brunch cake I’m ringing in the new year with something old – my mom’s Oregon Blueberry Brunch Cake. My mom would make this for us frequently when my sisters and I were growing up living in Oregon. We’d pick mountains of blueberries in the summer and freeze them to use […]
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Five Fixable Ailments and How to Fix Them
In my health coaching practice I see clients suffer from many of the same symptoms. Most of the women I work with are working hard at their jobs, caring for families, and generally giving selflessly of their time and energy to others. Their own self-care has taken a back seat, and the results are both physical and emotional. […]
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Roasted Squash Salad with Two Beans and Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted Squash Salad with Two Beans and Tahini Lemon Dressing Beautiful, delicious and simple. There really isn’t anything not to love about this dish. But my favorite thing about, besides the taste, it is how efficient the preparation is. When I’m in a rush, and I usually am, I try to think of recipes that […]
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Buckwheat Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Lemon Sour Cream and Sauerkraut
Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Lemon Sour Cream and Sauerkraut A special sneak-peak from next week’s meal plan menu! I loved smoked salmon well before I knew much about the nutritional benefits of this awesome fish. It’s smoky, salty, buttery, and wonderfully satisfying. And, it doesn’t require any preparation on my part! I just buy […]
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Improve Your Immunity Naturally
Need natural ways to improve your immunity? Me too. Since having kids I’ve become a little obsessed with fending off bugs around this time of year. About a year ago I wrote a post about 6 steps to boost your immune system. Well, it’s on my mind again this year, and actually even more relevant, since […]