Recipes
RECIPE: DIY Electrolyte Drink
DIY Electrolyte Water to keep you hydrated this summerRecipe courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Ingredients: 2 cups water1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon and/or lime juice1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt1/2 tsp honey Directions: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Shake well. Serve chilled or over ice.You can store the drink in your…
Read MoreRECIPE: Healthier AND Cheaper Frappuccino
DIY Frappuccino for a fraction of the costRecipe Courtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Ingredients: 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso1 Tbsp sugar1/2 cup milk of your choice1.5 cups ice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed. You can add in cinnamon, cocoa powder, or vanilla extract for…
Read MoreRECIPE: Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Lettuce WrapsCourtesy: Dietitian Alix Shantz of Achieving Your Best Lettuce wraps are a delicious Asian style dish! They are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Using low sodium soy sauce and ground turkey cuts down on the amount of total fat and salt; two items that would normally be too high in restaurant…
Read MoreRECIPE: Cancer Fighting Pesto Sauce
Ingredients: 4 c. arugula (packed)1/2 c. walnuts1/2 c. almonds2 garlic cloves1 Tbsp lemon rind1 pinch cayenne pepper1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese1 tsp salt1 c. olive oil Directions: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended. Slowly add the olive oil while the processor is running until a paste is formed. Serve with…
Read MoreRECIPE: Sweet and Spicy Salmon
Courtesy: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, LD, CSSD Ingredients: 1/2 c. Pineapple juice1/4 c. Lemon juice4 (5-6 oz each) Salmon filets1/2 Tbsp Brown sugar1 Tbsp chili powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon Directions: Combine the pineapple juice and lemon juice in a large plastic zip lock bag. Place salmon inthe bag and marinate for at…
Read MoreRECIPE: Rosemary Roasted Almonds
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Rosemary Roasted AlmondsCourtesy: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Ingredients: 3 cups of raw almonds2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary)1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add seasoned almonds to a baking…
Read MoreRECIPE: Bone Broth Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 cup Almond milk (or milk of choice)4 cubes frozen bone broth1 frozen banana1-1.5 Tbsp unprocessed cocoa powder1 Tbsp almond butter1 tsp cinnamon Combine all ingredients in a blender until well blended. Enjoy! NOTE: Cassie freezes the bone broth in ice cube trays first. Doing that gives the drink more of a smoothie consistency,…
Read MoreRECIPE: Turkey Tacos With Apple Salsa & Turkey With Sweet Potatoes & Spinach
Turkey tacos with apple salsa and turkey with sweet potatoes & spinach.
Read MoreRECIPE: Salted Caramel Granola Bars
Salted Caramel Granola BarsCourtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your BestMakes 12 bars Ingredients: 2 cups Rolled oats3/4 cup Chopped raw almonds1/4 cup Ground flaxseed1/2 Tbsp cinnamon1 Tbsp chia seeds1/2 Tbsp sea salt1/2 cup Almond butter1/4 cup Caramel1/4 cup Honey1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8 inch square baking dish…
Read MoreRECIPE: Kale Goddess Salad
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Kale Goddess SaladCourtesy: Dietitian Cassie Dimmick of Achieving Your Best Salad ingredients 1 bunch of curly green kale1/4 c. Pumpkin seeds1/4 c. Shaved Parmesan1/2 c. Grape tomatoes, halved Dressing ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp tahini3 Tbsp hemp seeds1.5 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 Tbsp lemon juice2 tsp Ume plum vinegar1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4…
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