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4th of July Healthy Food Recipes

Last updated on June 28, 2018 By Astrid

Celebrate 4th OF July With Guilt-Free, Low Carb, No Sugar Added Foods

I love long holiday weekends, and I am sure you do too !
After all, it is a great opportunity to relax, enjoy the warm weather and spend quality time with family and friends.

Fourth of July holiday is just so exciting… maybe it is the fireworks, the weather, gatherings, music, BBQ’s or the food? Oh the foooood!!!

On that note, It can get a little overwhelming when trying to decide what to make or bring to a party that isn’t going to send you and your guests straight to the ER after the first bite. Ok okay, I am exaggerating, but you get the point.

That is why I have put together a list of quick and easy fourth of July healthy recipe ideas for you. Now the problem is, I want to make them all! Ok nuff said… without further ado here they are:

Appetizers

1. Cowboy Caviar Cups

Some of the ingredients in this recipe can be substituted according to your dietary restrictions and life style. For example: You can substitute the corn chips for organic non-gmo corn chips, organic corn, and beans from a BPA can. Overall this recipe is a nice healthy treat- live a little 🙂

Blueberry Strawberry Cones

These blueberry strawberry cones spell convenience, delicious and easy. You can use parchment paper to make the cones and then fill’em up with fruit the day of your gathering and voila!

Salads

Red, White and Blue Quinoa Salad

Impress your guests with a delicious and different salad this holiday. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of fruit, and the tasty saltiness of quinoa and nuts.

Blueberry Strawberry & Jicama Salsa

Give your salsa a make over with this scrumptious blueberry strawberry jicama salad. If you’ve never tried jicama don’t be afraid to use it. It has the consistency and flavor of a not too sweet crunchy apple, is low in calories and best of all– guilt free. Give it a try, this may become your favorite salsa.

Red White and Blue Fruit Salad

Here’s another salad that is super easy to make, that is refreshing and of course will entice your taste buds before or after any entree. No fruit salad sai no one ever!

Strawberry Blueberry Feta Salad

Entrees

Bean and Basil Frittata

Put a new spin to your classic frittata by adding beans and basil. The ingredients are easy to find: sweet cherry tomatoes, cubes of mozzarella cheese, black beans, and purple basil but the best part is that this high-protein low calorie meal. Pair it with your favorite grain free bread or side for a delicious brunch or even dinner dish.

Grilled Cherry Tomato Turkey Burgers

Shrimp, Watermelon, and Halloumi Kabobs

What a delicious treat for a change- shrimp Kobobs. This combination will not only make your mouth water, but your taste buds dance with flavors. Always aim for healthier options when it comes to seafood. (Here’s where I get my EWG recommend safe seafood)

Summer Coolers

Very Berry Iced Tea With Honey Mint Syrup

To healthify this delicious recipe all you have to do is replace sugar for Swerve Sweetener to reduce the glycemic index and calories.

Summer Watermelon Cooler

Note: This recipe calls for rum but that of course, is optional. Enjoy 😉

Mason Jar Mint-Berries Cooler

Red White and Blue Lemonade

Desserts

Gluten Free , Sugar Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

These delicious low glycemic, low carb, no sugar added grain free cookies will be a great addition to your menu. Flavorful, light and very addicting! I’d suggest you make two batches 😉

Cookie Cutter Fruit Salad

Raw Berry Tart with Coconut Pastry

When it comes healthy 4th of July recipes, this may just be my favorite. Coconut and berries? Doesn’t get any better. Make it ahead and put in the fridge for a one of kind dessert. Delish!

Frozen Yogurt Cup Cakes

Now I’d love to hear from you. Which one of these amazing recipes would you make? Or is there a favorite healthy recipe you make that is always a hit? Do share it with us below.

Thank you as always for reading, and for generously sharing, and commenting. You are the reason why I continue to spread the message of healing with foods while still living and having fun.

With appreciation, to your best health,

8 Colorful, Delicious and Healthy Memorial Day Recipes

Last updated on May 15, 2018 By Astrid

Are you kicking off the summer with a BBQ or get together this Memorial Day? It is very easy to indulge with traditional foods like heavy pasta or potato salads, sugary desserts and some booze. But no worries, there are many ways to lighten up your menu without sacrificing flavor with this list of healthy memorial day recipes.

I’ve got a few ideas that will help– healthyFY the festivities while still making your taste buds and tummy very very happy. From light salads to healthier desserts, these 8 tasty Memorial day recipes will definitely hit the spot. So go ahead and get that grill going, this is going to be your healthiest summer yet.

1. Lightened up 7 Layer Dip

Taco Dip is always a hit at any get together, but if you want to make a healthier version try this Lightened up 7 Layer Dip. It replaces sour cream with hummus and uses reduced fat cheese.

2. Cruditè: a Truly Healthy Memorial Day Dish

If you are feeling inspired, want to stay on track with low calorie meals, while wowing your guests with your best presentation skills… This Crudite is it. It is perfect as an hors d’oeuvres, and I love that it is adorned with beautiful bright vegetables– fun, healthy and delicious. I am in!

3. Spiralized Apple and Cabbage Slaw

This spiralized apple and cabbage slaw is crispy, refreshing and bright, making it a perfectly healthy and delicious side dish.

4. Arugula-Spinach Salad (Enzymes &Probiotics Dressing)

I came up with this invigorating arugula-spinach probiotics healing salad a couple of years ago, and my guests always love it! I think the secret is the dressing, but I’ll leave it up to you to find out (grin). Serve this awesome salad as a side dish to any meal, or use it to top your favorite fish taco recipe instead of lettuce and the usual toppings.” It goes well, because of the tangy dressing.

5. Red White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Ahh!! dessert… who doesn’t love dessert? These scrumptious Red White and Blue Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are not only visually appealing, they are delicious and easy to make. I use Swerve Powdered sugar for a low glycemic version.

6. Watermelon Caprese With Balsamic Glaze

If you love the combination of sweet and salty this Watermelon Caprece with Balsamic Glaze will be the perfect addition to your healthy memorial day appetizer or even desserts.

7. Blueberry Strawberry Cones

Nothing says easy peace than these blueberry strawberry cones. You can make the cones in advance then fill’em up with fruit the morning of the event and put them in the fridge.

8. Red White and Blue Fruit Salad

This Red White and blue salad is refreshing, colorful and it takes less than ten minutes to put together. What’s not to like?

Red White and Blue Lemonade

Needless to say there is no cooking required to make this refreshing, healthy Red White and Blue Lemonade perfect alternative to sugary drinks. Win win!

Your turn: What are you making or bring for Memorial Day? I’d love to hear about your favorite recipes.

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Happy Mother’s Day from healYOUnaturally

Last updated on May 13, 2018 By Astrid Leave a Comment

In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to dedicate this post to all of my amazing and courageous Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, pet mothers everywhere. However, this post is dedicated to my lovely Mother.

We are so blessed to have her in our lives, despite her fragile health right now! Thanks to her tenacity, dedication, love and nurturing ways we are, who we are today. Thanks for showing us how to be kind, and to love and care for all human beings unconditionally.
Te Amo Mama!

To My Dearest Mother

My mother is a special part
Of all that’s cherished in my heart,
She is my pearl, my soul, my mate;
She is the one to make life great.
She is an angel without the wings,
Who makes life special with the littlest things,
Whenever I’m in need of love,
She is there from the heavens above;
Whenever I’m in need of a shoulder,
There’s no one as devoted as my mother.

Her presence and love have always been there,
Everything in her nature is to only care.
With every soft hug and kiss
The world seems more beautiful and blessed.

I’m sorry for all the times I caused you pain,
But after these brief storms, my love still remains.
I love you so much,
I will love you forever-
I wrote your name on my heart
And it will stay there forever, and ever…
By © Kirsten Rollander Source

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How are you celebrating Mother’s day?