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Mashed Potato Alternative


ROASTED GARLIC CELERY ROOT MASH (Makes 4-6 Servings) 

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible) 

1 garlic head
1 teaspoon organic olive oil
1 large cauliflower head cut into florets
1 celery root peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons ghee
sea salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice top off of garlic head. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and wrap in foil. Roast until soft and caramelized, about 35 minutes.
Place cauliflower and celery root in pot, cover with water, and add large pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Drain vegetables and add to food processor with a few cloves of roasted garlic, ghee, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined. Add more garlic to taste. Process to desired consistency.


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Easy Make Ahead Breakfast


BANANA FLAX MUFFINS  

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible) 

2 cups almond flour  
1/2 cup ground flax meal 
2 bananas  
4 eggs 
Dash of real vanilla 
1 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free) 
2 tablespoons coconut oil  

DIRECTIONS:  

Blend and bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Lately I've been sprinkling them with cinnamon and making mini-muffins. Throw in the freezer and pull out when you need a quick breakfast or snack! 


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Copyright, 2018, 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.






#1 Thing You Can Do for Your Child's Health



Cooking with your kids is a great way to talk about their health! Experts say that the single most important thing you can do for your health is to cook at home. Inviting children into the kitchen and involving them at a very young age fosters a habit that will have lifelong benefits. Also, it gives you an opportunity to discuss with a 3-year-old how fish can help make you smart (fatty acids), how “eating a rainbow” ensures that you get a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, and how eating plenty of fresh vegetables and drinking lots of water will “make your dump truck easier to empty!" 

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For the Big Game


GARLIC DILL SWEET POTATO WEDGES (Serves 4-6)
   
INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible)

3 sweet potatoes
¼ cup coconut oil
¼  teaspoon garlic powder
¼  teaspoon sea salt
⅛  teaspoon paprika
3-4 tablespoons fresh dill, minced

DIRECTIONS:

Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, the cut each half into 4-5 wedges.
Place wedges in a bowl, cover with water and add ice, about 2 cups worth. Let wedges sit in ice for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Remove wedges from water and pat dry.
Place wedges back into a large, dry bowl. Add melted coconut oil, garlic powder, sea salt, and paprika. Toss wedges to coat.
Place wedges on a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet to help cook on both sides (if you don't have a cooling rack, just cook on parchment paper lined baking sheet and flip half way through cooking).
Bake wedges for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and browned.
After cooked, let cool for 5 minutes then toss wedges in the bowl with fresh dill. I used the same bowl that I had first tossed the wedges in with oil, the oil helps coat the wedges a little more and keep the dill sticking to the wedges.




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Chilly Night



BISON CHILI

421 calories per serving.  Makes dinner for two, with leftovers for lunch. Recipe makes 4 servings.  

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible)

  • Tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil 
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 
  • 3 stalks celery, diced 
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced 
  • 1-3/4 lb. ground bison  
(Elk, venison, or beef may be substituted) 
  • 2 tsp ground cumin 
  • 2 tsp chili powder 
  • 2 tsp thyme 
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar salsa (low sodium and no sugar added) 
  • 1 (8 oz.) can diced tomatoes (low sodium) 
  • 1 (7 oz.) can mild green chilies (low sodium) 
  • 2 tsp sea salt (optional) 

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DIRECTIONS: 

Heat a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat.  When the pan is hot, add coconut oil. Add onions, celery and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 or 4 minutes. Next, add ground bison, cumin, thyme, and chili powder. Stir while this cooks, about 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in salsa, green chilies, tomatoes and sea salt. Simmer for at least 1 hour. 



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.



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G is for Ginger (Bread)


PALEO GINGERBREAD CHIA PUDDING (Serves 2-4)  

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible)  

1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk 
2 tsp maple syrup 
1 tsp molasses 
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
1/2 tsp ginger 
1/2 tsp cinnamon 
1/4 tsp cloves 
1/4 cup chia seeds 

DIRECTIONS:  

Mix all ingredients together except the chia seeds. Stir in the chia seed. Pour into small glass containers. I used four 4 oz. mason jars. Cover and place in fridge overnight. 



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.



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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice



PALEO PUMPKIN PANCAKE SANDWICHES


INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible)

1/4 cup pumpkin puree
3 tbsp almond milk
1 tbsp honey (optional)
3 eggs
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted, plus additional for pan
1 tsp pure vanilla
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp baking soda


DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients – the coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda. Then in a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients – the pumpkin puree, almond milk, honey, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir together until just combined.

Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet to medium heat. Coat pan with coconut oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-4 minutes until the bottom is cooked through, and then flip. Cook for another 2-4 minutes until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter.

Layer two pancakes and insert a layer of nut butter of your choice in between to create a sandwich!


Servings: 6 small pancakes


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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.