Beetroot, or more commonly “beets”, are big and bold and RED! Their color is so intense that beet juice is an effective natural food coloring! If you’ve ever sliced a beet you’re aware of the intensity of its color that stains fingers, nails,...
I’m easy when it comes to spinach. I love the baby leaves as a salad, sauteed with mushrooms and onion, or as a fortified, tasteless (which is good!) boost in my protein smoothie. It’s its delicate texture, but powerful nutritional punch, that keeps me...
In 1978, the song I Will Survive not only made Gloria Gaynor a household name, but also turned her into an icon of the entire disco era. In the years since, she’s certainly survived—a lot. After a childhood marked by poverty and sexual abuse, she endured a...
Halibut is my fish of choice, in rotation with a meal comprised of salmon. I love halibut’s flaky white tenderness. Its ability to pair seamlessly with many side dishes is key when the family has opposing requests to complement the featured fish of the meal....
Brussels sprouts are one of the most maligned vegetables out there (at least they used to be). I’m not sure why, but I think it originated from days gone by when the trend was to hard boil and overcook all things green. Maria’s Cleanse Notes However you slice...
This healthy grain-like seed is light in texture and pleasantly mild in taste. While on the cleanse, quinoa serves as a nice alternative to the abundance of brown rice circulating around the days of my three-week focus on mindful eating. Maria’s Cleanse Notes In...
