Ingredients:

• 4 oz milk (we use walnut milk at 118°F)
• 1 banana
• 2 tsp raw cacao
• 1 large dash cinnamon
• 1 tsp coconut nectar
• 1 tsp ashwagandha
• 1 tsp super greens
• 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 cup ice

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into your blending container.
2. Blend ingredients for 1 minute and garnish with swirled chocolate sauce.
3. Enjoy and serve!

Dr. Mark Hyman shared this warm and comforting soup by his friend  Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. It’s nourishing, delicious, and creamy without any dairy.

Ready in: 1 hour

Serves: 2- 4

Ingredients:

1 large butternut squash, sliced in half lengthwise and seeds discarded

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

2 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk (or any other dairy-free milk alternative), plus more if needed

Large pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Place the butternut squash onto the prepared baking sheet facing up. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Roast in the oven for 50 minutes or until the squash is tender. Set the squash aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4: Then, use a large spoon to scoop out the squash flesh and place it into a food processor. Add the almond milk, sea salt and...

At RISE we focus on keeping wellness simple, and when it comes to food we know it’s essential to have a few strategies that work for your taste buds and your budget.

So imagine this scenario: you open a fully stocked fridge brimming with delicious and fresh, high-quality foods that are chocked-full of the nutrients you need. And the best part is that it was super affordable and you have cash to spare.

While organic superfoods may cost more than your weekly food budget allows, you can still load up on the good stuff at an affordable price having a few tips in mind. Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily require expensive ingredients and your recipes don’t need to be overly complex.  

If you’re ready to add high-quality ingredients to your diet without breaking the bank, follow these four easy tips...

#1 Keep Your Kitchen Stocked
It makes cooking so much easier if you stock up on canned and dry goods, like tomato puree, tuna, chickpeas, kidney beans, rice,...

Looking for some solid strategies and top tips to curb your cravings? Well know you are not alone in this quest as 90% of people report experiencing food cravings for sweet, salty and fatty foods!

And unsatisfied cravings are a main reason sticking to a healthy lifestyle can get derailed. We love Chef Sally Cameron’s top 12 tips as she provides a great combination of food solutions and practical lifestyle changes you can integrate today!

12 Tips on How to Conquer Your Food Cravings

1. Drink Water

What seems like a craving could be dehydration. Check your water intake for the day and drink water before you eat food. Aim for half your body weight a day in ounces of water. And if you’ve sweated a lot, be sure to include electrolytes in your water to replenish critical minerals.

2. Move

When cravings hit, get outside for a walk and get some fresh air. If the weather is bad, do laps in your house, turn on music and dance, turn on a fitness video, do jumping jacks or pushups....

Try this incredibly tasty and hearty lentil soup full of delicious plant-based protein from Chef Sally Cameron. Choose between Instant Pot or Stovetop as your preferred cooking method and garnish with your heart’s content - yum! And for more incredible recipes check out all the goodness from Chef Sally at A Foodcentric Life. 

Click here to view the recipe. 

Ingredients

• Add all ingredients into your blending container.
• Blend for 1 minute or until the mixture has a smooth consistency.
• Enjoy and serve!

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving.

For the bowl:

½ cup broccoli, chopped

½ cup quinoa, cooked

½ red onion, small 

1/4 cup grated carrots

¼ cup green onion chopped

1 handful cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons slivered almonds

For the sauce
1 1-inch piece ginger
Juice of 1 lime
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tamari
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl toss cooked quinoa, broccoli, red onion, carrots, cilantro, green onions and slivered almonds together. Mix until combined.

2. In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients and whisk. (Garlic, ginger, lime, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil)

3. Pour dressing over quinoa and mix until combined. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Optional: Add favorite cooked protein, chicken, steak, salmon, tofu, or shrimp. 

 This recipe is a favorite of our Group Coaching Program at RISE from Chef Jenny, our nutritionist.  

Ingredients

8 ounces organic kale shredded
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
2 cara cara or navel oranges 1 juiced for dressing and 1 peeled and diced for salad
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon organic honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/8 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons raw pecans roughly chopped
3 cups chicken grilled or baked free-range, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, chopped

Instructions

1. Place kale and cilantro in large bowl.
2. In small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 orange, sea salt, ground pepper, honey and sesame oil. Whisk until blended.
3. Toss diced orange, raisins, sesame seeds, pecans and dressing with the kale and cilantro. Refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
4. Serve salad on plates and top with chicken. Enjoy!

Recipe provided by Tana Amen - https://tanaamen.com/recipes/sesame-citrus-kale-salad-with-chicken/ please visit her website for more delicious recipes.