There’s something inherently magical about this light and bright dish. We eat with all of our senses, not just taste! And this salad gives our eyes a treat before dazzling our taste buds too! Lindsay Young @eatyoungnutrition is a nutritionist and lover of food from around the world. She’s passionate about making healthy, home cooked food accessible and approachable for everyone. She hosts workshops in her home town, Kelowna, sees clients and works as a recipe developer and food photographer.
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Flora Red Beet Crystals: The Beet Goes On
March 2, 2021
Flora Red Beet Crystals are a nutritious, energizing superfood that help to boost nitric oxide levels in the body. This naturally sweet tasting, instantly soluble product is a pure concentrate that is carefully obtained from the juice of freshly harvested, organic beet roots. The beets come from organic farms in Europe and are fresh pressed using hydraulic presses soon after harvesting. Next, the juice is vacuum dehydrated without the use of heat or freeze-drying, in order to best preserve the…
Valentine’s Day Heart-Beet Chocolate Mousse
February 11, 2021
What makes a food appropriate for Valentine’s day (also known in Latin America as the day of love and friendship)? It makes sense to me that foods known as aphrodisiacs or which promote the production of oxytocin, our bonding hormone, would be a good start. Dubbed “the love hormone”, many of us are currently depleted in oxytocin, which is produced when we experience positive social interactions and pleasant physical touch. (While the recipe makes enough for sharing, folks in isolation…
Beet ‘N’ Berry Overnight Cauli Proats
October 25, 2019
This is one of my absolute favourite overnight oat combos. Honestly, I am addicted to the colour, the taste, and how happy and satisfied I feel after eating them. Salus Red Beet Crystals have become a staple in my home (sponsored). Even if you don’t like beets, these are worth a try. They’re naturally sweet, less “earthy” than regular beets, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant-based compounds such as betalains and nitrates. Among their many benefits, these compounds may…
Sunburn ‘Sicles: Red Beet Ice Pops
August 1, 2019
For the kids and the kids at heart, try this electrolyte replenishing, oxygenating ice pop post-play. I’m fairly certain it’s well known that when we engage in physical activity, we lose important electrolyte minerals through sweat and exertion. To restore that fluid balance and help our muscles recover from exercise, beverages that contain these electrolytes are extremely important. Where do we get these electrolytes if not from Gatorade? Of course, filtered water should contain trace minerals that allow us to…
2 Easy Ways to Boost Your Pre-Workout Smoothie
April 27, 2019
It can be tricky to eat just the right thing before your workout. Your snack has got to have enough calories to give you the fuel you need but not so much that it weighs you down. Your performance provisions should have a good ratio of protein to healthy carbs to help you operate at your best. Enter smoothies. These liquid dynamos may be the ideal pre-workout food: they’re quick, light, and yummy. Plus, smoothie recipes are flexible, so it’s…
Beets Meet Apple Cider Vinegar: A Love Story
February 19, 2019
It’s a story as old as time. Two souls meet and the chemistry is instant, the magic palpable. It’s like they were meant to be together, and they can’t imagine how they were ever apart. So it is with one root vegetable and one fermented fruit juice who recently joined forces to create Flora’s new Apple Cider Vinegar Red Beet Wellness Shot. Meet Beets Beets are having a moment right now. Popping up in steamed in salads, roasted with fowl,…
Hearts & Flowers Almond Cookies
February 14, 2019
Hearts & Flowers Almond Cookies Category Recipes Seasonal Ingredients 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, sifted, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 1 cup almond flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 1/3 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cardamom 1/3 tsp. salt 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup Flora Hydro-Therm Almond Oil 2 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. rose water 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped – additional for topping, if desired 1/2 cup almonds, chopped – additional for topping, if desired…
Muhammara Red Pepper Dip with Red Beet Crystals
January 6, 2019
Mmm is for muhammara! It may even be better than hummus. Traditionally, smoky roasted red peppers—the version from Aleppo uses the region’s distintive spicy peppers—are made into a spread and their flavor is mellowed using breadcrumbs, walnuts, and pomegrate molasses. Our twist on the classic muhammara omits the bread and substitutes Red Beet Crystals for pomegranate molasses to add a sweet and tangy flavor. Muhammara Red Pepper Dip Category Health Recipes Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 3 red bell peppers ¼…
Pink Drinks from Vibrant & Pure
December 31, 2018Rosemary Bee(t)’s Knees with Pink Aquafaba Foam 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 2 small or 1 large sprig of fresh rosemary 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounces rosemary honey syrup 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons aquafaba 1/4 teaspoon Salus Red Beet Crystals Bring honey, water, and rosemary to a boil in a small saucepan. Let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to be infused. Set aside and let cool. Blend gin, cooled rosemary honey syrup mixture,…
Red Beet Pizza Crust with Cashew, Pear & Balsamic
June 21, 2018Makes 2 (8-10”) pizzas Beet-za Crust with Cashew, Pear & Balsamic Category Health Recipes Ingredients Dough 2 cups stoneground spelt flour 3/4 cup lukewarm water 1 tsp active dry yeast 2 tbsp Salus Red Beet Crystals (US / CA) 1 tsp Himalayan pink sea salt 2 tbsp Flora Extra Virgin Olive Oil (US) Toppings 1 package of plain cashew cream cheese (offers a sweetness to the pizza) 1 bunch of asparagus 1 ripe pear diced 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1…
Red Beet Whipped Cream-Topped Chocolate Cupcakes
June 14, 2018The flavors of red beet crystals and chocolate collide in this delicious cupcake recipe. A moist and chocolatey vegan chocolate is topped with a fresh and creamy red beet whipped cream lightly sweetened with Salus Beet Crystals (US/CA). The beet crystals add a hint of sweetness, the subtle flavor of beets and a gorgeous color to the whipped cream. Chocolate Cupcakes with Red Beet Whipped Cream Frosting Category Recipes Persons 12 Ingredients CUPCAKES 1 cup milk of choice (almond, coconut,…