This is a fun and hearty play on summer slaw . It's crunchy with clean, bright flavors and a creamy almond butter-based dressing. Unlike the typical slaw slathered in mayonnaise this one is still rich and creamy but completely dairy-free, which makes it a great option for summer picnics or outdoor barbecues.
Read MoreHumor me for a minute and think back to your high school science class. You'll remember learning about chlorophyll being the pigment that gives plants their green color and allows them to derive energy directly from the sun. And that eating these chlorophyll-rich plants increases production of hemoglobin, the molecule responsible for carrying oxygen in our blood. You probably were also told that oxygen-rich blood is the most essential element for cell energy because unlike plants, we humans cannot derive energy directly from the sun. Or can we?!
Read MoreWould you believe me if I told you this bowl comes together in 6 minutes? Assuming the hummus is already waiting for you in the fridge, you can soft-boil the egg in five minutes, drop asparagus in to blanch the last two, and warm the beans while the egg is cooking. And after all that, there's still a whole minute left to peel the egg and assemble the bowl. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little.
Read MoreWhen green smoothies are made mindfully, erring on the side of less is more, and sugar content is kept down they can provide a naturally energizing boost to your day. But in our smoothie-crazed society it's easy to overcomplicate the recipe, adding more ingredients and more complex combinations than we would otherwise eat on a plate in whole food form.
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