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What is the Paleo Diet all About?

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The Paleo Diet History There are so many healthy lifestyle diet choices available today that it is easy to get confused about what all the different diets are. There are vegan diets, vegetarian diets, flexitarian diets and the paleo diets, just to name a few. This article will cover the basics of the paleolithic diet […]

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Rich Creamy Carrot Soup

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Carrot Soup Recipe

Carrots are so good for you so we wanted to share a great vegan carrot soup recipe. This Vegan carrot soup recipe is so creamy you won’t believe not one drop of cream is used making this! Choosing more vegan recipes in 2020 has kept me out of dairy land and this one makes me feel like I’m not missing a thing!

Rich Creamy Carrot Soup

Creamy Carrot Soup

  • 3 large carrots peeled
  • 1 sweet potato peeled
  • 2 red potatoes peeled
  • 5 stalks celery hearts
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 -2½ cups vegetable broth
  • Avocado for garnish
  1. Chop carrots , sweet potato ,red potatoes ,celery, and onion in bite sizes

  2. Mince garlic

  3. Grate fresh ginger

  4. In large saute pan or pot place vegetables and oil and saute for 10 minutes on medium heat

  5. Add the 2 cups of vegetable broth and salt, bring to a simmering boil and reduce heat to medium low

  6. Simmer till vegetables are tender about 15 minutes

  7. Let cool about 15-20 minutes before processing as it can be dangerous to blend hot liquids! I found out the hard way when I was blending a squash soup once,ouch!

  8. Process in blender or food processor till creamy, add extra vegetable broth for desired consistency

  9. Depending on vegetables water content. I almost always add another ½ cup in the winter months when veggies are not as fresh.

  10. You can leave it as my girls call it “baby food” consistency like in my pictures and garnish with avocado, salt and pepper to taste. I love it a bit thicker because it feels a little more substantial for a main course, and is very filling too!

Some of the nutritional benefits of this soup are:

  • Vitamin A: Carrots are rich in beta carotene. Your body converts beta carotene into vitamin A. This nutrient helps to promote good vision and is important for growth, development, and immune function.
  • Biotin: Biotin plays an important role in fat and protein metabolism.
  • Vitamin K1: Vitamin K1 is important for blood coagulation and promoting bone health.
  • Potassium: As an essential mineral, potassium is important for blood pressure control.
  • Vitamin B6: B6 is a key element in the conversion of food into energy.

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Groundhog Day Sunshine Smoothie

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Smoothie For Cleansing A smoothie for cleansing is a great way to start the cleansing process. We like to incorporate a nice smoothie into our diet for periodic cleansing. I am starting February with a 10 day juice and smoothie detox. Today is my second day and it is Groundhog day too, but I woke […]

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The Flexitarian Diet

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Flexitarianism We have been learning about and trying different diets. We have tried vegetarian, vegan and raw food diets and are finding that the best diet for us so far is the flexitarian diet. I believe that the healthiest diet is 80% raw vegan diet if it is done right. That is also the most […]

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Homemade Bistro Veggie Burgers

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Veggie Burger I have been on the search for a great homemade veggie burger recipe. It has been about 2 years now that I have been vegetarian, with bouts of flexitarian the last 4 years. I am slowly moving to a vegan mostly raw diet for all the health benefits that diet offers for my […]

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Tofu Chocolate Mousse

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A Healthy Dessert – Tofu Chocolate Mousse I love my desserts and finding healthy ones is kind of an obsession with me. I had never thought of using tofu in a healthy dessert recipe until we tried this little dish. This chocolate mousse is amazing! I have always thought of tofu as something to replace […]