8 Easy Clean Healthy Eating Recipes for the Whole Family

For Instructions and the full recipe See Anti-Aging Smoothie – a Coconut Turmeric Creamy Pleasure

Ingredients

• Coconut milk
  
• Tropical fruit
  
• Frozen banana
  
• Coconut oil
  
• Fresh grated turmeric (or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric), to taste
  
• Fresh grated ginger or ground ginger
  
• Maca
  
• Cinnamon
  
• Chia seeds
  

Chaga Tea Latte

One of the most ancient medicinal recipes in Russia is chaga tea. In fact, it has been used in Russia and many northern countries for many centuries. This healthy beverage is renowned for boosting the immune system, protecting against viruses, decreasing inflammation, and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.

On its own, chaga has an earthy flavor with a slight vanilla taste. However, it pairs well with more modern drinks such as chai. In fact, chaga blends well with many chai spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, anise, and clove.

Chaga Tea Latte

Creamy, Frothy & Comforting

Ingredients

• Filtered water
  
• Chaga chunks or powder
  
• Honey or maple syrup, to taste
  
• Vanilla beans
  
• Cinnamon
  
• Cardamom
  
• Coconut milk (can substitute other non-dairy milk) Note: Coconut milk works best
  

For cooking instructions and the full recipe See Chaga Tea Latte

Cinnamon Apple Infused Green Tea

The perfect pick-me-up when you’re feeling sluggish or congested is a cup of cinnamon apple infused green tea. It is the ideal beverage that supports a world wind of health benefits like fat loss, improving brain function, lowering the risk of cancer, and boosting your immune system with a ton of vitamins.

This simple recipe is perfect for a natural energy boost without the jitters effects of coffee. It’s also great to serve at festivals or special occasions when catering to big groups. This recipe is extremely versatile and can be spiced up the way you like. You can exchange the cinnamon sticks with anise or maybe use pears instead of apples. Indulge your tastes buds by simply letting your imagination run wild and free. Healthy, Simple & Delightful

Ingredients

• Filtered water
  
• Organic apple juice
  
• Cinnamon sticks
  
• Honey or agave nectar
  
• Organic green tea
  

For instructions and the full recipe on how to make this tasty beverage See Cinnamon Apple Infused Green Tea

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

When the weather outside is frightful; sit down and have yourself a bowl of hearty butternut squash soup. From now throughout winter, butternut squash will be at its peak. This is a soup you’ll never grow tired of. So make plenty!

This is a healthy and hearty soup that tastes wonderful! Make sure to make plenty, everyone is sure to go back for seconds. In fact, it’s hard to believe that this rich and creamy soup is actually low fat. In addition, its beautiful color is due to the high content of carotenoids which helps prevent heart disease. To top it off, it is a fall favorite rich in potassium, antioxidants, B9 (folates), vitamins C, and fiber- making it perfect for the flu and cold season.

Likewise, it can easily accommodate a raw diet; simply blend the ingredients instead of cooking them.

Easy to Make, Nutritious & Delightfully Creamy

Ingredients

• Butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
  
• Apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces (optional)
  
• Vegetable broth
  
• Full fat coconut milk
  
• Onion, peeled and roughly chopped
  
• Garlic, minced
  
• Agave nectar
  
• Cinnamon, optional
  
• Freshly ground nutmeg
  
• Himalayan salt, to taste
  
• Garnish; fresh cilantro, sage or chives
  
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  

For instructions and the full recipe See Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Healing Watercress and Apple Soup

If you’ve never had watercress, you have to try! It is sort of like a cross between kale and spinach but a little spicier. What is more, when it is cooked, it releases a sweet flower aroma that gently fills the kitchen.

Watercress is also loaded with a whole lot of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, manganese, flavonoids (antioxidants) and beta carotene. It is often used in culinary dishes to add extra flavor. It is sort of like adding an onion to food but with a different taste. Watercress is the ideal green to add to creamy soups or in salads and sandwiches.

Healing Watercress and Apple Soup

Rejuvenating, Creamy & Healing

Ingredients

• Apples, cored, diced, plus wedges for garnish if desired
  
• Bunches of watercress, washed well and chopped
  
• Leeks or a large bunch spring onions, chopped
  
• Small potatoes, sliced or cubed
  
• Olive oil, more for garnish (or coconut oil)
  
• Vegetable stock
  
• Lemon, juiced (optional)
  
• Garlic, minced
  
• Ginger, peeled and finely grated
  
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  
• Crushed chilies, for garnish (optional)
  
• Yogurt, for garnish (optional)
  

For instructions and the full recipe See Healing Watercress and Apple Soup

Cranberry Spinach Salad

This is an outstanding cranberry spinach salad that will be a hit at all your social gatherings. This scrumptious salad contains crispy fresh spinach, lightly toasted almonds, and the tart flavor of cranberries. This fresh salad is topped off with a lovely sweet and pungent dressing that balances all the flavors together.

This salad is so popular with everyone that even the kids love it. Just don’t tell them how healthy it is. For instance, the spinach is high in iron, vitamin-A, and vitamin-C; cranberries are a great source of fiber, rich in vitamin C, and helps prevent urinary tract and kidney infections.

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Simple, Tasty & Divine

Ingredients

• Organic butter, unsalted
  
• Almonds, pine nuts or walnuts
  
• Fresh organic spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
  
• Dried cranberries
  
• Gorgonzola or feta, crumbled (optional)
  

For Dressing

• Extra virgin olive oil
  
• Organic raw turbinado sugar
  
• Sesame seeds, toasted
  
• Onion, finely minced (optional)
  
• Organic cider vinegar
  
• Salt and pepper to tastes, if desired
  

For instructions and a complete recipe See Cranberry Spinach Salad

Grilled Asparagus Vegan Style

Whenever you light the grill, don’t forget to throw on a few vegetables. You will be amazed at how the flavor is enhanced and how juicy your vegies are. A popular grilled vegie is asparagus. In truth, many cooks would agree that a grill was made just for asparagus. It is the perfect cooking device for bringing out the flavor and succulent juicy texture.

Simply, once the grill is heated, throw on your asparagus; add a few herbs and garlic if desired then serve. You will revel in the smoky taste of the fresh asparagus that is perfectly tender and melts in your mouth.

Let’s not forget, asparagus is a highly nutritional food loaded with vitamins A, C, and K. It is also known to help with weight loss, lower the blood pressure, and improve digestion.

Grilled Asparagus Vegan Style

Tender on the Inside, Crisp on the Outside

Ingredients

• Fresh asparagus
  
• Olive oil
  
• Garlic cloves, finely minced (optional)
  
• Lemon zest, grated (optional)
  
• Soy sauce or Himalayan salt, to taste
  
• Gas or charcoal grill
  
• Narrow wooden skewers (6-inch)
  

For instructions and a complete recipe See Grilled Asparagus Vegan Style

Coconut Lime Rice with Cilantro

One of the best side dishes that pairs with most meals is Coconut Lime Rice with Cilantro. Not only is it easy to prepare but it’s also nutritious. For example, rice is a great protein, lemon and limes are high in vitamin C, and coconut has several medicinal properties like antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-parasitic, and many other health benefits.

This simple refreshing dish is the perfect blend of coconut and lime coupled with rice. It goes well with spicy dishes or as a main meal for lunch.

Fluffy, Refreshing & Simple

Coconut Lime Rice with Cilantro

• Coconut milk
  
• Filtered water
  
• Raw Jasmine or Basmati rice
  
• Fresh lime zest
  
• Fresh lime juice
  
• Salt
  
• Honey or coconut crystals (optional)
  
• Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  
• Coriander, roughly chopped (optional)
  

For instructions and a complete recipe See Coconut Lime Rice with Cilantro