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Pineapple Wheatgrass Shots

Written by Viella

I had a great idea to incorporate wheatgrass shots into my diet. The plan was to start the day with a couple of wheatgrass shots and reap the benefits.  Boost of energy, agile mind, and improved digestion to name a few. I bought 6 oz of wheatgrass, juiced it, removed the frothy top layer and threw the first shot down my throat. Now, I was aware that wheatgrass has a bitter after taste, but my oh my, my taste buds were not ready for that kind of bitter – I just couldn’t willingly chuck another shot down my throat. Thus pineapple wheatgrass shots were born, and now my preferred method of imbibing wheatgrass.

Pineapple Wheatgrass Shots by Diverse Dinners

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Coconut Oatmeal

Written by Viella

I love oatmeal but sadly it doesn’t love me so much. A bowl of oatmeal gives me major heartburn, it’s so frustrating. It doesn’t matter what base I use to make my oatmeal – water, milk, almond milk, after every bowl I get that familiar burning in my chest, it sucks. To find relief I have to chug down antacids, otherwise hours pass before I get relief. Hence today’s recipe, coconut oatmeal. It is 1 part oats to 1 part dried coconut chips, and a saving grace to my digestive system.

Coconut Oatmeal by Diverse Dinners

 

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Fruit Tart

Written by Viella

Imagine you and your partner reading the paper, or a book, or magazine on your handheld devices, sipping your favorite hot beverages and sinking your teeth into flaky pastry topped with fresh fruit. What a great way to start the day – right? Today’s recipe is a simple fruit tart, it’s ideal for an easy morning that doesn’t require much movement for an hour our two. It takes very little effort to make, and I’m certain it will be a regular feature when you have the luxury of time.

No need to panic about the pastry, I didn’t make it from scratch. I just bought a packet of pre-made frozen puff pastry. All I had to do was defrost as directed. So easy.

 

Fruit Tart by Diverse Dinners

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Apple Avocado Smoothie

Written by Viella

In an effort to eat more healthily I plan on starting my days with a healing or energy giving breakfast. It’s a smart way to start the day. Yesterday I started the day with an apple avocado smoothie. Yum! It is a thoroughly delightful smoothie that will put a pep in your step once consumed. Every ingredient provides healing qualities and together may help to keep symptoms of cardiovascular disease in check. What could be better?

Apple Avocado Smoothie by Diverse Dinners

 

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Written by Viella

The days of over-indulgence during the holidays has passed and there are many of us who plan on eating more healthily. This quinoa breakfast bowl, made simply of quinoa, parmesan, asparagus, grape tomatoes and topped with a fried egg, is just the trick. Adding this dish to your weekly breakfast regimen will set you on the path to a more calorie-conscious diet, but fear not, it is not lacking in taste.

Quinoa for breakfast is a great idea it is a nourishing and filling first meal of the day and will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl by Diverse Dinners

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