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Strip Those Greens
The Recipe: Simple Sautéed Swiss Chard
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of Swiss chard (use the stripper to remove leaves from the stem)
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 shallots, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese for topping
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and the shallots and sauté until fragrant. Chop the Swiss chard into 1-inch pieces and add to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the diced tomatoes. Sauté until the leaves are boiled down and softened (approximately seven minutes). Put in a bowl and top with parmesan cheese.
Recipe via Running to the Kitchen
Background image via Medical News Today
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Have Your Dessert
Banana ice cream has an entire Instagram account devoted to it, and for good reason: It's a creamy treat with the same consistency as soft serve, but is made from only a frozen banana -- no milk, no added sugar. Use this machine to whip up your own photo-ready concoction (it also makes frozen treats out of other fruits), and add the toppings of your choice.
The Recipe: Chocolate Yonanas
Ingredients:
2 frozen ripe bananas
2 ounces dark chocolate
Directions:
Insert one frozen banana, and then add the dark chocolate. Add the second frozen banana. Stir to combine.
Recipe via Yonanas
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Trick Yourself Into Drinking More H2O
The benefits of staying hydrated are numerous. Glowier skin, better digestion and even weight loss are all wonderful side effects of drinking enough water. So why is it so hard to drink the recommended nine cups per day? Probably because regular water is kind of, well, boring. This unique water bottle has a chopping compartment at the bottom, where you can put any fruit your heart desires. Let it steep for a few minutes, and it transforms your plain water into a must-drink beverage.
The Recipe: Strawberry Blackberry Orange Water
Ingredients:
3 fresh strawberries
3-4 blackberries
2 Clementine wedges (peeled)
Cold filtered water
Directions:
Add all ingredients to the bottom of the Aqua Zinger. Screw the rest of the bottle on and add water.
Recipe via Zing Anything
Background image via Drann Blog and Woolworth's
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Snack to Your Heart's Content
Kale chips are delicious, but many of the store-bought versions are ultra-pricey. Baking them can take forever and they tend to come out soggy (not to mention, they make my entire apartment smell like weed). Enter: This dehydrator. It's got four trays and 6.5 square feet of surface area -- way more than a cookie sheet. Put in your fruits, veggies or meat, and in a few hours enjoy healthier, less-expensive versions of fruit leather, jerky and, yes, kale chips.
The Recipe: Lemon Dill Kale Chips
Ingredients:
8 cups organic kale, broken into bite-sized pieces (no stems)
1-1/2 cups organic cashews
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons organic dill
2 tablespoons organic lemon juice
1 tablespoon organic extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Directions:
Blend all ingredients except for the kale in a blender until smooth. Place the kale pieces in a bowl, and then add the coating. Stir until kale is covered. Spread out the kale chips in the dehydrator, and dehydrate at 110 degrees for 10 to 12 hours.
Recipe via The Healthy Family and Home
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Speed Up Your Veggie Prep
Studies have shown that adding more veggies to your diet can help you lose weight. But there's a slight problem: Who has time to chop all of those veggies? This chopper saves time (and, in the case of onions, tears); plus, it comes with a measurer and four different kinds of blades. It's dishwasher-safe, so you won't have to waste energy cleaning them out of grate.
The Recipe: Roasted Veggies and Sausage
Ingredients:
1 package pre-cooked sausage links cut into 1-inch sections
2 sweet potatoes
2 medium carrots
1 red pepper
1/2 red onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Chop all veggies. Mix veggies, garlic and sausage in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat, then sprinkle with the seasonings. Line a baking sheet with foil, and spread the mixture over it. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, turning twice.
Recipe via Paleo Newbie
Background image via Quick and Dirty Tips