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Cooling Cranberry Quinoa
Dinner
Cooling Cranberry Quinoa

Quinoa should be a staple in kitchens today, with its amino acid-rich (protein) seed that makes for a complete protein as it includes all nine essential amino acids. It exudes a yummy nutty flavor when cooked and has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture. Quinoa was once called “the gold

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Dinner
Okra Tomatoes + Potatoes

Okra is one of my favorite vegetables and has many wonderful benefits;, however, many people that I meet are unsure of how to cook with it so I hope this recipe inspires you to incorporate it into your diet! Benefits of okra It helps lubricate the large intestines due to

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Eggs in A Nest
Breakfast
Eggs in a Nest

If you’re looking to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, try this delicious recipe for breakfast. Vegetables for breakfast? Yes! This recipe has been modified from one of my favorite books, Animal Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver.

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Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Cereal
Breakfast
Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Cereal

Quinoa is a superfood. Easy to prepare and packed with protein! Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love this version with sweet potato puree and can be made in advance and reheated the following morning.

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Kichadi
Breakfast
Sweet Kichadi

A staple of an Ayurvedic diet, Kichadi, meaning mixture, mixes savory Basmati rice, nutritious Mung dal (beans) and a delicate blend of healing spices for a light and flavorful dish. Kichadi is a delicious, gluten-free meal. This delicacy is for the truly health-conscious and busy person like yourself. Nutritional Information

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Crispy Tofu Orange Sauce
Dinner
Crispy Tofu + Orange Sauce

This is a great way to cook tofu coupled with some sautéed bok choy or steamed veggies! I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite vegan cookbooks: The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone.

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Baked Rice Pudding
Breakfast
Baked Rice Pudding

This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks: Heaven’s Banquet by Miriam Kasin Hospodar. Traditional Western rice puddings are prepared with short or medium grain rice, which is stickier and starchier than long-grain varieties and produces a more amalgamated result. Basmati rice produces a sumptuous, light pudding, and

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Christina Vargas

Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Educator, Herbalist, Certified Yoga & iRest Instructor, Marma Therapist, and Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver, APC

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