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Roasted Beet Hummus





ROASTED BEET HUMMUS (Serves 6) 

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible) 

1 small roasted beet
1 15-oz. can cooked chickpeas (mostly drained // 1 can yields ~1 3/4 cup)
1/2 large lemon (juiced)
1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
2 large cloves garlic (minced)
2 heaping Tbsp tahini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS: 

  1. Roast the beet in oven. 
  2. Once your beet is cooled and peeled, quarter it and place it in your food processor. Blend until only small bits remain.
  3. Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth.
  4. Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mixing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil if needed. If it’s too thick, add a bit of water.  Will keep in the fridge for up to a week.





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My Afternoon Snack


This is my go-to smoothie in the afternoon if I’m feeling a little tired and sluggish.  Maca is an endocrine adaptogen that has the ability to support healthy hormone production and is great for stamina and energy! Cinnamon is a blood sugar balancer and helps keep the sugar cravings away!



COCONUT MACA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible)

1 cup unsweetened nut milk
¼ cup coconut milk (can)
1 frozen banana
1 tbsp maca powder
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1 tbsp nut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Medjool dates, pitted

DIRECTIONS:


Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy!


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Coconut Oil Fudge


COCONUT OIL FUDGE  

INGREDIENTS(all organic if possible) 

1/4 cup coconut oil  
1/4 cup cocoa powder  
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
Stevia to taste 
Pinch of sea salt 
Optional: 2 drops peppermint essential oil  

DIRECTIONS 

  1. Measure 1/4 cup of coconut oil and scoop it out into a mixing bowl. Whip the coconut oil with a stand or hand mixer until it’s light and fluffy. Note: If your coconut oil is room temperature and already liquid you can skip this step. 
  1. Mix the whipped coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt together. Slowly add stevia.  Mix in 2 drops of peppermint essential oil if using. 
  2. Pour fudge into a 9×5 inch pan (this is a bread size pan). Spread fudge evenly cover the pan with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate until fudge is set and hard, about 4 hours.  




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Staples for SAD













A few of my winter staples to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder. (SAD)

Liquid vitamin D3 vegan spray and liquid fish oil

It’s been estimated that as many as 20 percent of Americans are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each winter, suffering from the blues, fatigue, and in some cases, more serious depression as sunlight grows scarce.

Vitamin D receptors appear in a wide variety of brain tissue, and activated vitamin D receptors increase nerve growth in your brain. It’s important for all-around brain function and mental health. I take 5,000 IU's per day. (Be sure to get your levels checked to see if you need a mega-dose from the doctor if yours is depleted.)

Fish oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Recent studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in maintaining a healthy emotional balance. Try taking a combined total of 1,000 – 2,000 mg of EPA and DHA, the essential fatty acids found within fish oil, per day for mild depression. DHA is found in nerve and brain tissue.





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Not Your Typical Boring Salad


FALL HARVEST ROASTED PEAR AND KALE SALAD (Serves 6) 

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible) 

2 cups of baby kale or other favorite dark leafy green 
2 pears 
2 tablespoons shallot, minced 
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (Braggs) 
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
1 tablespoon flax seed oil (or add more olive oil in place) 
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 
1/2 cup dried cranberries (no sugar added)  
Sea Salt and pepper to taste 

DIRECTIONS:  

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
Wash the pears and cut in half. Remove the core and seeds by using a spoon to scoop out the middle. Slice the pears into thin strips and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they begin to soften, then remove from oven and cool. 
Whisk the shallot, Dijon and apple cider vinegar together in a bowl. Slowly add in the oils while stirring vigorously. Season with sea salt and pepper. 
Place greens in a bowl and toss with dressing. Greens can sit with the dressing overnight, or add the roasted pears, cranberries and walnuts and serve immediately. 



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Eat This for Energy



If you need more energy remember fat should be your fuel! Load up on healthy fats to fuel your brain and body instead of sugar and carbs. Healthy fats help your body burn fat, build muscle, curb cravings for junk foods, aid in mineral absorption, function as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins, and provide building blocks for cell membranes and hormones.  

My top picks: 

Avocados
Raw nuts/seeds (specifically almonds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, or walnuts)
A spoonful of MCT or organic coconut oil 
Local, organic eggs 
Nut butters or tahini 
Wild-caught salmon


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Jackie's Health Tip of the Week 4/30/17


My pick for healing battle wounds and scars! Emu Oil!

I crashed my bike a few summers ago and banged up my shoulder as you can see in the photo below. I applied emu oil for a few weeks and now there is no visible scar!




I also used it recently after my car accident when the air bag did this to my arm. 





Emu oil is taken from the fat of the emu, a flightless bird native to Australia that resembles an ostrich. The fat is composed mainly fatty acids including Omegas 3, 6, and 9. Thousands of years ago, the aborigines of Australia, known to be one of the oldest groups of people on Earth, were the first to use emu fat and oil to treat skin infections. Since then, emu oil has become so popular that doctors recommend it for the treatment of burns and other skin conditions. When used topically and orally, emu oil is known to possess anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat a number of health issues, including muscle pain, migraines and skin conditions.

I picked some up at my local natural food co-op in Minneapolis, but you can also order it online in my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051N4SU4/?ref=exp_loc_pl_optimumwellness&th=1

I highly recommend it for any type of burns, cuts, or scrapes!




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Easter is for EGGS



Easter time always makes me think of eggs! These were a hit at my co-op class last month about snacks! Quick and easy to make and packed full of protein and healthy fats! The avocado is a much better alternative than using traditional mayonnaise and the hot sauce kicks it up a notch! Try them and let me know what you think!


GUACAMOLE DEVILED EGGS

Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 
4 eggs, hard-boiled 
1 avocado 
2 tsp hot sauce 
1 tsp lemon juice 
Sea salt (optional) 
Freshly ground black pepper 
 
Directions: 
  1. Peel hard-boiled eggs and cut in half length-wise.  Spoon out yolks into a small bowl. 
  1. Mash yolks with avocado, hot sauce and lemon juice.  Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. 
  1. Refill egg whites with the yolk mixture. 






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Copyright, 2017, 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.