by Melanie Rathbun | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Salads, Side Dishes
Ingredients (Serves 4): For the salad:1 lb Extra Lean Ground Chicken (cooked)5 cups Brussels Sprouts (halved)1/2 cup Radishes (sliced)1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Garlic (whole head)1/2 Lemon (juiced)2 tbsps Dijon MustardSea Salt & Black...
by Melanie Rathbun | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Desserts, Gluten Free, Paleo, Snacks, Treats, Vegan
Ingredients (10 servings): 1 cup Pitted Dates (packed)3 cups Water (just boiled)1/3 cup Cocoa Powder1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract3 tbsps Coconut Oil1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips1/4 tsp Sea Salt (large flakes, for topping) Directions: 1. Add the dates to a medium-sized...
by Melanie Rathbun | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Sleep
Health Coach Tips, by Melanie Rathbun, NBC-HWC, FMCHC, CFNC, RHN The days are shorter, time changes have occurred, and I think it’s fair to say we’re all adjusting to the shift. You’ve likely heard about circadian rhythms, but what does that mean for you and how can...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, Desserts
Ingredients (serves 8): 2/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips2 tsps Coconut Oil1 cup Pitted Dates1/4 cup Almond Butter1/2 tsp Sea Salt (flakes) Directions: In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave on high for 30 to 45-second intervals until...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 14, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Have you heard of forest bathing? This is not just going for a hike. In fact, forest bathing comes from the Japanese practise (shinrin-yoku) that is also known as forest therapy. By truly becoming one with nature and all of its glory, you can gain some significant...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, Soups
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 1/2 tsps Coconut Oil 1/2 cup Red Onion (finely diced) 4 Garlic (cloves, minced) 1 tsp Turmeric 1 tbsp Garam Masala 1 tsp Sea Salt 1 cup Cilantro (finely diced) 4 cups Vegetable Broth 3 cups Diced Tomatoes 1 cup Dry Red Lentils 1 cup Canned...
