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  I aim to create dishes that help me keep endometriosis at bay, get through menopause well, and age gracefully. When I combine ingredients, I want to know how they can impact my overall health. And when you are passionate about what you are doing, the result is a delicious meal that does wonders for your body and mind. So here's a simple but comforting broccoli leek soup recipe that's easy to make, inexpensive, creamy, and nutritious. This hearty soup is a great way to enjoy broccoli. It's made...

   Quinoa and chickpeas are plant-based proteins that can successfully replace a meat meal.  Today I would like to introduce you to a delicious protein-rich quinoa-chickpea salad. It's perfect for lunch and post-workout meals because the salad contains nutrients, wholesome plant-based proteins, fiber, and vitamins.  The protein-rich white quinoa and chickpeas base is filled with cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and corn.  This salad is one of my favorites and a great recipe to incorporate into your weight loss diet plan. It will keep you full as...

  For many of us, soups are the ultimate comfort food.  In this cold weather, I want nothing more than a nutritious and delicious warm soup. It's still that time of year when we crave comfort foods like this creamy sweet potato & roasted red pepper soup.  Sweet potatoes are at the top of my cold-season shopping list.  This cozy soup is one of the best winter soups. It's a creamy blend of sweet potatoes, roasted red peppers, and chickpeas for a protein boost.  Roasted red peppers, ginger, and ground...

  The cold weather calls for more comfort food, so I came up with a hearty recipe for creamy cauliflower & roasted red pepper soup that will warm you up. I cook cauliflower for its health benefits, as it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It contains almost all the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function correctly. For me, cauliflower is a superfood because, for years, it helped me keep my endometriosis in check and get through menopause just fine. To prevent endometriosis flare-ups,...

  Lentils and quinoa are plant-based proteins that can successfully replace a meat meal. Today I'd like to introduce you to a delicious lentil and quinoa salad. The protein-rich base of brown lentils and quinoa is jazzed up with roasted peppers, feta cheese chunks, fresh parsley, and toasted walnuts. This salad is one of my favorites and a great recipe to incorporate into your weight loss diet plan. This lentil quinoa salad will keep you fuller longer because it contains a hearty combination of protein and fiber. Lentils are...

  When the evenings get cooler, I want nothing more than a nutritious and delicious warm soup. It's that time of year when we crave comfort foods like this sweet potato soup. For many of us, soups are the ultimate comfort food. This sweet potato soup is one of the best fall soups. Fresh dill, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese go so well with the simple orange sweet potatoes. When I combine ingredients for a meal, I like to know how they can impact my health. And when you...

  How about a healthy, delicious, antioxidant-rich drink that replaces your coffee while keeping your hormones balanced? Reducing my caffeine intake through coffee was an excellent way to learn about Matcha green tea. This matcha latte with a basil hint is my go-to morning energy kick. It is easy to make, rich in antioxidants, and requires only four ingredients. This emerald-colored drink contains about ½ the caffeine of coffee. So you can have a pick-me-up but reduce your caffeine intake.   After figuring out the tea's subtle bitterness and grassy...

  Are you looking for a refreshing and light meal that will cool you down on these hot summer days while providing your body with nutrients? Here is a simple recipe for broccoli & quinoa lettuce wrap that is easy to prepare, affordable, and nutritious. For me, broccoli and quinoa are those superfoods that have helped me keep endo at bay and get through menopause well over the years. I can call them my health heroes. I love wraps, and whenever possible, I avoid the carbs from tortillas by...

  Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious dessert that requires little preparation? I offer you this cheesecake with lemon and cherries, prepared without baking, which will healthily delight your taste buds.  You can enjoy this delicious cheesecake in the summer when cherries are in season or even in the winter when you have cherries in the freezer.   My cherry tree gifted me with lots of juicy cherries this year. After enjoying fresh cherries for a few weeks, I thought about a refreshing combination with cherries.   My gut...

    Minty oat milk sounds so fresh on a hot summer day. I chose mint for this recipe because it gives us the freshness we need on hot summer days.  Since oat milk thickens when heated, I prefer to let the mint leaves steep for a few hours or overnight so their oils can infuse into the milk. Crush the mint leaves by hand, pour over the oat milk, and let steep.  When it comes to using oat milk, my favorite recipes are smoothies and yummy drinks with...