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Turkey Day Mashed Potato Alternative


ROSEMARY CARROT MASH (Serves 4)   

 INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible) 

 6 medium (about 1 pound) carrots, peeled,  
And cut into 1-inch chunks 
2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or extra virgin olive oil 
1/2 to 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 

DIRECTIONS:  

 Bring a pot of water to a boil. 
Chop carrots and rosemary. 
Add carrots to boiling water and boil until tender. (about 10 minutes) 
Drain carrots and put them in a bowl. 
Mash with potato masher or whip with a hand/immersion blender 
Add rosemary, butter, sea salt & pepper and stir. Serve.  


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Love Me Some Rainbow Carrots


Picked these up at the local grocery store in my hood! Carrots are jammed with nutrients and standard orange carrots contain beta and alpha carotene pigments-this promotes vitamin A production by the body, which is essential for healthy eyes. Here is a brief breakdown of the other colors and their health benefits:

 Purple: Anthocyanin, beta and alpha carotene pigment. Purple carrots typically have an orange core, and their pigment-related nutrients may provide additional vitamin A and prevent heart disease.

 Red: Lycopene and beta-carotene pigment. Lycopene is the same red pigment that gives tomatoes their deep color and is linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.

 Yellow: Xanthophylls and lutein. Both are linked to cancer prevention and better eye health.

 White: The nutrients don’t come from the pigment but from the fiber, which promotes healthy digestion.

Sautéed Brown Butter Garlic Rainbow Carrots

 Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 

 ¼ cup grass-fed butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Rainbow carrots, sliced
¼ cup red onion, chopped
Sea salt and pepper to taste

 Directions: 

 In a medium sized skillet add the butter. Cook over medium heat and whisk the butter to brown. It will become frothy and start to have a nutty aroma. Then it will turn brown.
Add the garlic, sliced carrots and red onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft and tender. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.

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Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Crazy Good Carrot Cake Balls!







Ingredients:
  • 6 Dates
  • 2 Large Carrots
  • 1 Cup of Almonds
  • ¼ Cup of Coconut (shredded)
  • ¼ Cup of Pecans
  • ¼ Cup of Raisins
  • ¼ Cup of Walnuts
  • 2 Tsp of Cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp of Coconut Oil

Directions:
1. Pit the dates.
2. Shred the carrots.
3. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor until thoroughly combined in a semi-chunky mass. Avoid over processing the nuts to prevent releasing too much of the oils from the nuts.
4. Shape into balls.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to serving.

Copyright, 2012, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or jackieamart@hotmail.com.

As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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