Recipes Archives - Dr. Mariza Snyder Get The Body You Want, Naturally Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:44:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://drmariza.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-favicon-1-1-32x32.png Recipes Archives - Dr. Mariza Snyder 32 32 6 Easy & Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes that Everyone Will Love https://drmariza.com/6-easy-healthy-thanksgiving-recipes-that-everyone-will-love/ https://drmariza.com/6-easy-healthy-thanksgiving-recipes-that-everyone-will-love/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:05:00 +0000 https://drmariza.com/?p=20890 Dr. Mariza shares her favorite healthy Thanksgiving recipes! Not only are they easy to make, they are jam-packed with ingredients that will show your body the love it deserves and are delicious enough to please even the most critical of your family members.

Dr. Mariza shares her favorite healthy Thanksgiving recipes! Not only are they easy to make, they are jam-packed with ingredients that will show your body the love it deserves and are delicious enough to please even the most critical of your family members.

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3 Surefire Ways to Make Intermittent Fasting Easier https://drmariza.com/3-surefire-ways-to-make-intermittent-fasting-easier/ https://drmariza.com/3-surefire-ways-to-make-intermittent-fasting-easier/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000 https://drmariza.com/?p=18903 I have personally had great success with intermittent fasting, especially in improving my energy, insulin levels, blood sugar levels, and brain function. All while giving myself an extra incentive to eat the right portions of the right foods at the right times. And that’s just scratching the surface.

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Five BIG Reasons Every Woman Needs to Have Their Period Each Month https://drmariza.com/five-big-reasons-every-woman-needs-to-have-their-period/ https://drmariza.com/five-big-reasons-every-woman-needs-to-have-their-period/#respond Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000 https://drmariza.com/?p=18364 There is beauty in getting older and letting experience teach us the most valuable lessons. One of those lessons was learning how important having a period every month actually was. The truth is, birth control certainly cannot FIX everything and it comes with a ton of nasty side effects that can last long after you stop taking it.

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Cardamom Essential Oil Uses and Benefits https://drmariza.com/cardamom-essential-oil-uses-and-benefits/ https://drmariza.com/cardamom-essential-oil-uses-and-benefits/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:30:05 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=10214 Indulgent, spicy, exotic, and warm; Cardamom is indeed the third most expensive spice (by weight) — trumped only by saffron and vanilla. Luckily, you don’t have to go through the laborious harvesting and drying process that drives up its price point! DoTERRA has done the hard work for us by harnessing the power; and flavor of this sexy spice in the form of Cardamom Essential Oil and we’re just here to reap its benefits.

Indulgent, spicy, exotic, and warm; Cardamom is indeed the third most expensive spice (by weight) — trumped only by saffron and vanilla. Luckily, you don’t have to go through the laborious harvesting and drying process that drives up its price point! DoTERRA has done the hard work for us by harnessing the power; and flavor of this sexy spice in the form of Cardamom Essential Oil and we’re just here to reap its benefits.

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Lemongrass Essential Oil Uses & Benefits https://drmariza.com/lemongrass-essential-oil-uses-benefits/ https://drmariza.com/lemongrass-essential-oil-uses-benefits/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:30:44 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=10249 With powerful constituents and a host of daily application possibilities, Lemongrass essential oil is a great one to have on hand!

With powerful constituents and a host of daily application possibilities, Lemongrass essential oil is a great one to have on hand!

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Pumpkin Coconut Cream Custard https://drmariza.com/pumpkin-custard-dessert/ https://drmariza.com/pumpkin-custard-dessert/#respond Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:41:38 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=4317 There is nothing better than fresh, delicious fruit for dessert. But what about the times you’re craving something sweet and gooey, or sweet and comforting, or something simple that hits your sweet spot? Creating slow cooker dessert recipes with little to no sugar is a challenge. Here’s one amazing recipe that is all natural and will not cause a spike in blood sugar.

There is nothing better than fresh, delicious fruit for dessert. But what about the times you’re craving something sweet and gooey, or sweet and comforting, or something simple that hits your sweet spot? Creating slow cooker dessert recipes with little to no sugar is a challenge. Here’s one amazing recipe that is all natural and will not cause a spike in blood sugar.

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Stuffed Green Apples https://drmariza.com/stuffed-green-apples-dessert/ https://drmariza.com/stuffed-green-apples-dessert/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:15:14 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=4320 This is a really simple dessert to make and it’s healthier than a lot of other apple crumble recipes out there. This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy apple!

This is a really simple dessert to make and it’s healthier than a lot of other apple crumble recipes out there. This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy apple!

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Warm Quinoa w/ Berries https://drmariza.com/warm-quinoa-with-berries/ https://drmariza.com/warm-quinoa-with-berries/#respond Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:56:18 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=4306 If you like a warm bowl of cereal topped with fresh berries and other goodies to start your day, say hello to quinoa! This recipe is easy to make and provides a warm, hearty dish to start the day off right.

If you like a warm bowl of cereal topped with fresh berries and other goodies to start your day, say hello to quinoa! This recipe is easy to make and provides a warm, hearty dish to start the day off right.

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Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe https://drmariza.com/chicken-sausage-kale-soup/ https://drmariza.com/chicken-sausage-kale-soup/#respond Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:01:11 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=4315 There are still a few weeks left in Winter, and while I may be experiencing a warmer-than-normal winter in sunny San Diego, many areas in the country are experiencing some of the coldest times all winter. This recipe from my Low G.I. Slow Cooker cookbook will help to warm you from the inside out, and is a piece of cake to throw in the slow cooker.

There are still a few weeks left in Winter, and while I may be experiencing a warmer-than-normal winter in sunny San Diego, many areas in the country are experiencing some of the coldest times all winter. This recipe from my Low G.I. Slow Cooker cookbook will help to warm you from the inside out, and is a piece of cake to throw in the slow cooker.

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Revamping Sexy Time – Boosting Your Libido https://drmariza.com/revamping-sexy-time-boosting-your-libido/ https://drmariza.com/revamping-sexy-time-boosting-your-libido/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:01:31 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=5896 Libido. This word has quite the stigma attached to it. If you’re reading this blog I’m guessing you had one of two reactions to the title line. Are you person A who’s thinking “I’m totally embarrassed to be reading this. I hope no one is looking over my shoulder”? Or are you person B who’s thinking, “Yes!! Finally some help! I totally need to read this”? Either way you can rest assured that you are in good company, and there is no judgement here.

Libido. This word has quite the stigma attached to it. If you’re reading this blog I’m guessing you had one of two reactions to the title line. Are you person A who’s thinking “I’m totally embarrassed to be reading this. I hope no one is looking over my shoulder”? Or are you person B who’s thinking, “Yes!! Finally some help! I totally need to read this”? Either way you can rest assured that you are in good company, and there is no judgement here.

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Healthy Fall Recipes from the Farmer’s Market https://drmariza.com/healthy-fall-recipes-from-the-farmers-market/ https://drmariza.com/healthy-fall-recipes-from-the-farmers-market/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:52:55 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=5532 Waking up to a crisp fall morning, the temperature slightly chilly – jacket weather – always reminds me of trips to my local farmer’s market to search for the season’s best-kept secrets!  While many may turn their nose up at some of these seasonal delicacies, it’s time for you to branch out and relish in the deliciousness of local, farm-grown produce.

Waking up to a crisp fall morning, the temperature slightly chilly – jacket weather – always reminds me of trips to my local farmer’s market to search for the season’s best-kept secrets!  While many may turn their nose up at some of these seasonal delicacies, it’s time for you to branch out and relish in the deliciousness of local, farm-grown produce.

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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes with Essential Oils https://drmariza.com/healthy-thanksgiving-with-essential-oils/ https://drmariza.com/healthy-thanksgiving-with-essential-oils/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:15:37 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=5556 It’s that time of year again!  The leaves have changed color, there’s a nip in the air, we’ve closed up our windows, and started a fire in the woodstove (okay…..maybe you just turned the furnace back on, but dream with me, okay?). 

It’s that time of year again!  The leaves have changed color, there’s a nip in the air, we’ve closed up our windows, and started a fire in the woodstove (okay…..maybe you just turned the furnace back on, but dream with me, okay?). 

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Healthy All Year Long – Cooking with Essential Oils https://drmariza.com/healthy-all-year-long-cooking-with-essential-oils/ https://drmariza.com/healthy-all-year-long-cooking-with-essential-oils/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2017 06:15:26 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=5341 Little did you know that you have a secret flavor arsenal in your cabinet…yep! Your essential oils can be used in both cooking and baking to amp up your flavors and give those boring meals an extra umph. Most people assume that aromatherapy is the only way to use essential oils and many others are learning about the best way to apply them – but cooking with essential oils brings us back to their roots! Most herbs and plants were utilized in cooking and early medicinal purposes before distilling was perfected to create the high-quality essential oils that we utilize today. In addition, integrating essential oils into your cooking will positively impact your life in the future, both by saving you money and improving your health if you use them.

Little did you know that you have a secret flavor arsenal in your cabinet…yep! Your essential oils can be used in both cooking and baking to amp up your flavors and give those boring meals an extra umph. Most people assume that aromatherapy is the only way to use essential oils and many others are learning about the best way to apply them – but cooking with essential oils brings us back to their roots! Most herbs and plants were utilized in cooking and early medicinal purposes before distilling was perfected to create the high-quality essential oils that we utilize today. In addition, integrating essential oils into your cooking will positively impact your life in the future, both by saving you money and improving your health if you use them.

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Kale and Butternut Squash Sauté Recipe https://drmariza.com/kale-and-butternut-squash-saute-recipe/ https://drmariza.com/kale-and-butternut-squash-saute-recipe/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:19:25 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=4291 Here is the easiest and most nutrient-dense recipe for you to add to a main dish as a side, or as a vegetarian entree. You can’t really go wrong with kale and butternut squash. A simple, vegetable-heavy dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and not overly full.

Here is the easiest and most nutrient-dense recipe for you to add to a main dish as a side, or as a vegetarian entree. You can’t really go wrong with kale and butternut squash. A simple, vegetable-heavy dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and not overly full.

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Start Your Fall With This Pear & Ginger Compote https://drmariza.com/start-fall-pear-ginger-compote/ https://drmariza.com/start-fall-pear-ginger-compote/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:00:46 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3904 It’s the time of year to start bringing out the blankets, snuggling up, and eating something warm and delicious. But just because it’s pie season, that doesn’t mean you have to over-do it with sugar and calories. This compote slow-cooks its own sugars from the pears to create a yummy, sticky sweet treat. Use it as pie filling, jam, or eat it on its own!

It’s the time of year to start bringing out the blankets, snuggling up, and eating something warm and delicious. But just because it’s pie season, that doesn’t mean you have to over-do it with sugar and calories. This compote slow-cooks its own sugars from the pears to create a yummy, sticky sweet treat. Use it as pie filling, jam, or eat it on its own!

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Top 5 Essential Oils For Dressing Up Your Water https://drmariza.com/top-5-essential-oils-for-water-infusions/ https://drmariza.com/top-5-essential-oils-for-water-infusions/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:35:31 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3877 Drinking enough water is one of our most basic and critical health needs.  In fact, 75% of Americans are dehydrated, which is why I’ve written an entire book on Water Infusions.  Being properly hydrated can help to boost metabolism and energy, promotes healthy digestive and immune systems, helps to flush out toxins, improve skin complexion, and much more.

Drinking enough water is one of our most basic and critical health needs.  In fact, 75% of Americans are dehydrated, which is why I’ve written an entire book on Water Infusions.  Being properly hydrated can help to boost metabolism and energy, promotes healthy digestive and immune systems, helps to flush out toxins, improve skin complexion, and much more.

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Try Grilling Your Salad With This Romaine Recipe https://drmariza.com/try-grilling-salad-romaine-recipe/ https://drmariza.com/try-grilling-salad-romaine-recipe/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:05:50 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3847 Okay, this might not be the first thing that occurs to you to do to a head of romaine, but bear with me. Grilling the romaine leaves gives your salad a delicious richness you wouldn’t expect. Be careful with them on the grill though! The leaves wilt and char quickly. Top with feta, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette, and you have a perfect smoky grilled salad.

Okay, this might not be the first thing that occurs to you to do to a head of romaine, but bear with me. Grilling the romaine leaves gives your salad a delicious richness you wouldn’t expect. Be careful with them on the grill though! The leaves wilt and char quickly. Top with feta, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette, and you have a perfect smoky grilled salad.

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Celebrate National Guacamole Day With This Homestyle Recipe! https://drmariza.com/celebrate-national-guacamole-day-homestyle-recipe/ https://drmariza.com/celebrate-national-guacamole-day-homestyle-recipe/#respond Fri, 16 Sep 2016 22:26:04 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3828 That’s right, September 16 is National Guacamole Day! Get your guac on with this low-sodium recipe. Did you know avocado is a super food? It’s loaded with heart-healthy fats and fiber, and a bunch of vitamins and minerals. Eating them can even lower your cholesterol levels!

That’s right, September 16 is National Guacamole Day! Get your guac on with this low-sodium recipe. Did you know avocado is a super food? It’s loaded with heart-healthy fats and fiber, and a bunch of vitamins and minerals. Eating them can even lower your cholesterol levels!

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Close Out Your Summer With This Delicious Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta https://drmariza.com/heirloom-tomato-bruschetta-recipe/ https://drmariza.com/heirloom-tomato-bruschetta-recipe/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:23:32 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3777 Summer’s on it’s way out and so are the last of the season’s fresh tomatoes. This bruschetta recipe makes an excellent appetizer for your end-of-summer soirées! Even better if you can get all the ingredients fresh from your local farmers’ market. This recipe is from The DASH Diet Cookbook.

Summer’s on it’s way out and so are the last of the season’s fresh tomatoes. This bruschetta recipe makes an excellent appetizer for your end-of-summer soirées! Even better if you can get all the ingredients fresh from your local farmers’ market. This recipe is from The DASH Diet Cookbook.

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Use Your Garden Tomatoes In This Authentic Italian Sauce https://drmariza.com/use-garden-tomatoes-authentic-italian-sauce/ https://drmariza.com/use-garden-tomatoes-authentic-italian-sauce/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:00:56 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3614 When my husband and I went on our honeymoon in Italy, we took cooking classes and brought this recipe home with us. This is a wonderful sauce to use fresh, homegrown cherry tomatoes in, and it pairs with any pasta beautifully (stick with whole wheat!). Just grate some fresh parmesan into it at the end and presto!

Buon appetito!

When my husband and I went on our honeymoon in Italy, we took cooking classes and brought this recipe home with us. This is a wonderful sauce to use fresh, homegrown cherry tomatoes in, and it pairs with any pasta beautifully (stick with whole wheat!). Just grate some fresh parmesan into it at the end and presto!

Buon appetito!

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Beat The Heat With This Refreshing Mexican Salad https://drmariza.com/beat-heat-refreshing-mexican-salad/ https://drmariza.com/beat-heat-refreshing-mexican-salad/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:00:21 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3600 From my co-author of The DASH Diet Cookbook cookbook, Chef Anna Zulaica: “Growing up, my mother used to make this salad for my sisters and me as a side dish to many traditional Mexican dishes. It is simple, easy to make, nutritious, and versatile.”

From my co-author of The DASH Diet Cookbook cookbook, Chef Anna Zulaica: “Growing up, my mother used to make this salad for my sisters and me as a side dish to many traditional Mexican dishes. It is simple, easy to make, nutritious, and versatile.”

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Fire Up the Grill For a Peachy Summer Treat https://drmariza.com/grilled-peaches-ricotta-stuffing/ https://drmariza.com/grilled-peaches-ricotta-stuffing/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:26:36 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3424 This quick and easy sweet treat is easy to whip up when you’re having a summer grill-out. Prepare the ricotta mix (which can be made with or without dairy) and the balsamic glaze beforehand and store in the fridge if you want to throw peaches on the fire after your barbecue. This dessert is so tasty, but it’s totally guilt-free!

This quick and easy sweet treat is easy to whip up when you’re having a summer grill-out. Prepare the ricotta mix (which can be made with or without dairy) and the balsamic glaze beforehand and store in the fridge if you want to throw peaches on the fire after your barbecue. This dessert is so tasty, but it’s totally guilt-free!

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Lemon & Strawberry Water Infusion Recipe https://drmariza.com/lemon-strawberry-water-infusion-recipe/ https://drmariza.com/lemon-strawberry-water-infusion-recipe/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:10:06 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3269 This is another super easy water infusion to help maintain your hydration as summer revs up. If you drink a little of this first thing in the morning, the lemon will help you absorb nutrients during the day and even provide you with a little immune boost. Enjoy!

This is another super easy water infusion to help maintain your hydration as summer revs up. If you drink a little of this first thing in the morning, the lemon will help you absorb nutrients during the day and even provide you with a little immune boost. Enjoy!

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Asian Quinoa Lunch Salad Recipe https://drmariza.com/asian-quinoa-salad-recipe/ https://drmariza.com/asian-quinoa-salad-recipe/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:16:49 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3203 A tasty treat like this Asian Quinoa Salad is great to cook in bulk, separate into single serving containers, and store in your fridge if you want a light, healthy snack throughout the week. This salad is one of those salads that’s so good for you that it’s totally cool to sneak in more than one serving per day. You get a substantial serving of protein from both the quinoa and the edamame, and feel free to sneak in some extra veggies in the form of snap peas or cabbage to keep your vitamin and mineral intake up. You could even toss in some slivered nuts for extra goodness. The nice thing about a recipe like this is that it’s so simple that you can customize it to your own palette. Play around!

A tasty treat like this Asian Quinoa Salad is great to cook in bulk, separate into single serving containers, and store in your fridge if you want a light, healthy snack throughout the week. This salad is one of those salads that’s so good for you that it’s totally cool to sneak in more than one serving per day. You get a substantial serving of protein from both the quinoa and the edamame, and feel free to sneak in some extra veggies in the form of snap peas or cabbage to keep your vitamin and mineral intake up. You could even toss in some slivered nuts for extra goodness. The nice thing about a recipe like this is that it’s so simple that you can customize it to your own palette. Play around!

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Superpower Your Smoothie With Matcha Green Tea https://drmariza.com/superpower-smoothie-matcha-green-tea/ https://drmariza.com/superpower-smoothie-matcha-green-tea/#respond Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:00:09 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3192 A great way to add a little kick in the pants to your daily green smoothie is to add some matcha to it. Matcha is powdered green tea leaves, traditionally stirred in to hot water to create a tea. A cup of matcha tea actually has five times more antioxidants in it than even the most super of the superfoods (goji berries, dark chocolate, blueberries), and it has a variety of amazing benefits to it like supporting your immune system, keeping your heart healthy, and boosting your energy. So why not add a little to your morning smoothie? You’re already packing in essential daily vitamins and minerals when you use greens in your smoothie. Add a little extra green tea powder and you’ll get a whole bunch of extra added benefits!

A great way to add a little kick in the pants to your daily green smoothie is to add some matcha to it. Matcha is powdered green tea leaves, traditionally stirred in to hot water to create a tea. A cup of matcha tea actually has five times more antioxidants in it than even the most super of the superfoods (goji berries, dark chocolate, blueberries), and it has a variety of amazing benefits to it like supporting your immune system, keeping your heart healthy, and boosting your energy. So why not add a little to your morning smoothie? You’re already packing in essential daily vitamins and minerals when you use greens in your smoothie. Add a little extra green tea powder and you’ll get a whole bunch of extra added benefits!

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Get Your Day Started Right With This Veggie Frittata https://drmariza.com/get-day-started-right-veggie-frittata/ https://drmariza.com/get-day-started-right-veggie-frittata/#respond Sat, 28 May 2016 16:00:03 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3168 Sometimes you just want to start off your Saturday with a hot breakfast. This frittata from The DASH Diet Cookbook is a heart-healthy, low-sodium way to get your protein in the morning. Try it for brunch!

Sometimes you just want to start off your Saturday with a hot breakfast. This frittata from The DASH Diet Cookbook is a heart-healthy, low-sodium way to get your protein in the morning. Try it for brunch!

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Refreshing Summer Water Infusion With Lemon Mint Ice Cubes https://drmariza.com/refreshing/ https://drmariza.com/refreshing/#respond Thu, 19 May 2016 16:00:30 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3143 It’s time to get your summer refreshments game on! This water infusion, with its combination of lemon and peppermint, is extremely refreshing. This combination is perfect for a super-hot day or an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus the Lemon Mint Ice Cubes can be used to dress up any water infusion, although they’re paired best with citrus.

It’s time to get your summer refreshments game on! This water infusion, with its combination of lemon and peppermint, is extremely refreshing. This combination is perfect for a super-hot day or an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus the Lemon Mint Ice Cubes can be used to dress up any water infusion, although they’re paired best with citrus.

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Stay Full After Lunch With These Heart-Healthy Spicy Chicken Fajitas https://drmariza.com/stay-full-lunch-heart-healthy-spicy-chicken-fajitas/ https://drmariza.com/stay-full-lunch-heart-healthy-spicy-chicken-fajitas/#respond Thu, 12 May 2016 16:00:46 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3111 One of the hardest things about transitioning to a healthy diet is how hungry you can feel, even after a meal. That’s why I recommend small meals and light snacks throughout the day, but you can also boost your satiety by eating foods that take a little longer to digest. Like avocados, for instance – they’re 72% water and 7% dietary fiber, which is a perfect combination to keep you feeling full. And lean meat like chicken breast has 19 grams of protein per serving but only 102 calories. Your body will get to work after eating these foods, breaking down more while leaving you feeling like you actually ate something.

One of the hardest things about transitioning to a healthy diet is how hungry you can feel, even after a meal. That’s why I recommend small meals and light snacks throughout the day, but you can also boost your satiety by eating foods that take a little longer to digest. Like avocados, for instance – they’re 72% water and 7% dietary fiber, which is a perfect combination to keep you feeling full. And lean meat like chicken breast has 19 grams of protein per serving but only 102 calories. Your body will get to work after eating these foods, breaking down more while leaving you feeling like you actually ate something.

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Upgrade Your Smoothie to a Green Smoothie Bowl https://drmariza.com/upgrade-your-smoothie-to-a-green-smoothie-bowl/ https://drmariza.com/upgrade-your-smoothie-to-a-green-smoothie-bowl/#comments Thu, 05 May 2016 21:47:21 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=3061 It’s a well-established fact that I’m a super-fan of super-nutritious, super-powered green smoothies. They’re packed with nutritionally dense goodness, from the healthy fats to vitamins and minerals to antioxidants. But drinking smoothies from a straw can get – well, boring. Sometimes I just miss chewing! Smoothie bowls are a great way to switch up your breakfast. Just pour it into a bowl, top with your favorite ingredients, and eat it up with a spoon! You’ll get an extra dose of nutrition from your toppings and you can use whatever you want. You’ll get the satisfying mouth feel from your toppings, and eating it with a spoon will slow you down so you can savor your breakfast a little more.

It’s a well-established fact that I’m a super-fan of super-nutritious, super-powered green smoothies. They’re packed with nutritionally dense goodness, from the healthy fats to vitamins and minerals to antioxidants. But drinking smoothies from a straw can get – well, boring. Sometimes I just miss chewing! Smoothie bowls are a great way to switch up your breakfast. Just pour it into a bowl, top with your favorite ingredients, and eat it up with a spoon! You’ll get an extra dose of nutrition from your toppings and you can use whatever you want. You’ll get the satisfying mouth feel from your toppings, and eating it with a spoon will slow you down so you can savor your breakfast a little more.

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Treat Yourself to a Breakfast Boost With This Berry Banana Green Smoothie https://drmariza.com/treat-yourself-to-a-breakfast-boost-with-this-berry-banana-green-smoothie/ https://drmariza.com/treat-yourself-to-a-breakfast-boost-with-this-berry-banana-green-smoothie/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:34:11 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=2879 Smoothies are a quick, easy, and delicious way to fit extra servings of fruits and vegetables into your day, and they’re great for on-the-go meals and snacks. This is one of my favorite springtime smoothies, because you can get perfect produce this time of year that packs in antioxidants from the berries, vitamins from the spinach, minerals from the banana, and healthy fat from the almond butter. Not only will you feel fuller longer with the healthy fat, but it helps your body absorb and digest minerals from the veggies, making this smoothie a great way to start your day out right!

Smoothies are a quick, easy, and delicious way to fit extra servings of fruits and vegetables into your day, and they’re great for on-the-go meals and snacks. This is one of my favorite springtime smoothies, because you can get perfect produce this time of year that packs in antioxidants from the berries, vitamins from the spinach, minerals from the banana, and healthy fat from the almond butter. Not only will you feel fuller longer with the healthy fat, but it helps your body absorb and digest minerals from the veggies, making this smoothie a great way to start your day out right!

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Try This Super Easy, Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Salad https://drmariza.com/dash-mediterranean-bowl/ https://drmariza.com/dash-mediterranean-bowl/#respond Tue, 29 Mar 2016 04:19:58 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=2799 Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right balance between easy, healthy, and delicious food. And when your life is constantly in motion, just finding the time to cook can be a pain, too. Luckily, my cookbooks are full of simple, quick meals with the health-conscious movers and shakers among you in mind.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right balance between easy, healthy, and delicious food. And when your life is constantly in motion, just finding the time to cook can be a pain, too. Luckily, my cookbooks are full of simple, quick meals with the health-conscious movers and shakers among you in mind.

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Spring Clean Your Body With This Antioxidant-Rich Water Infusion https://drmariza.com/heal-body-delicious-springtime-water-infusion/ https://drmariza.com/heal-body-delicious-springtime-water-infusion/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2016 20:25:23 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=2761 The first day of spring just passed, and I know that like me, a lot of you are spring cleaning your homes – or at least you’re thinking about it. 😉 But spring is also a great time to clean out and detoxify your body! Berries of all kinds are coming back into season, and they are THE super-food when it comes to fighting free radicals.

The first day of spring just passed, and I know that like me, a lot of you are spring cleaning your homes – or at least you’re thinking about it. 😉 But spring is also a great time to clean out and detoxify your body! Berries of all kinds are coming back into season, and they are THE super-food when it comes to fighting free radicals.

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Healthy & Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Recipes https://drmariza.com/healthy-thanksgiving-slow-cooker-recipes/ https://drmariza.com/healthy-thanksgiving-slow-cooker-recipes/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:44:46 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=2299 The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. Colder months lend to warm comfort foods that are familiar and decadent. Luckily the holidays don’t have to mean weight gain. Focus on a healthy balance of food, activity, and fun. By implementing a few simple changes in your recipes, foods that you love can become very healthy for you and your family.

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. Colder months lend to warm comfort foods that are familiar and decadent. Luckily the holidays don’t have to mean weight gain. Focus on a healthy balance of food, activity, and fun. By implementing a few simple changes in your recipes, foods that you love can become very healthy for you and your family.

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Matcha and Green Smoothies: The Perfect Marriage! https://drmariza.com/matcha-and-green-smoothies-the-perfect-marriage/ https://drmariza.com/matcha-and-green-smoothies-the-perfect-marriage/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:59:58 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=1976 Woo Hoo! I am excited to announce my newest and 5th book: The Matcha Miracle! This book was so fun to create, from the researching the many health benefits of matcha green tea to taste testing fun and delicious recipes.

Woo Hoo! I am excited to announce my newest and 5th book: The Matcha Miracle! This book was so fun to create, from the researching the many health benefits of matcha green tea to taste testing fun and delicious recipes.

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Top 5 Tools for Healthy Summer Water Infusions https://drmariza.com/top-5-tools-for-healthy-summer-water-infusions/ https://drmariza.com/top-5-tools-for-healthy-summer-water-infusions/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:54:40 +0000 http://jumpy-captain.flywheelsites.com/?p=1839

 

 

 

Mint Strawberry Water InfusionI started making water infusions five years ago when I came back from an incredible spa experience in Hawaii and had a tropical water infusion that knocked my socks off! I was sold.  I didn’t know that water could taste so good.  I have always liked water, but let’s be honest; water is water!  It lacks flavor.  Over the years I became pretty creative with my infusions and loved that fact that they were super easy to make!

 

Last year, I took my water infusion game to the next level when my publisher reached out and asked if we wanted to write a book on detoxifying water infusions.  I loved the idea of researching the benefits of water with different healthy ingredients.  I also loved the opportunity to experiment with lots of different seasonal fruits, herbs, vegetables and essential oils.  Not all of our experiments were winners, but we were able to narrow down to a list of 75 amazing recipes.  Read about the book.

 

In my research, I found that 70% of Americans are dehydrated and that chronic dehydration can lead to cellular dysfunction and eventually to things like brain fog, weight gain, mood issues and inflammation.  YIKES!  Luckily, this is easy to solve.  We just need to drink more infused water and have fun with it!

 

When it comes to health benefits, infused waters offer a healthy, delicious alternative to beverages currently found on the market. Combining fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and essential oils in water provides crucial hydration to help the body fight inflammation and carry vital nutrients to tissue cells throughout the body. These types of ingredients contain an abundance of antioxidants, which help to fight free radicals produced by the body that lead to all sorts of health problems, including accelerated aging of cells and tissue.  Many ingredients increase metabolic activity and promote detoxification in the body, which can assist with weight loss.  The powerful combination of ingredients assists in cleansing the detoxification pathways of the body, including the skin, liver, and kidneys.  Skin will take on a more youthful appearance, as hydration and antioxidants contribute to slowing down discoloration and the formation of wrinkles.

 

Water infusions help create healthy habits for the whole family.  Kids love to help make the infusions, and it is fun to try the various combinations of fruits, veggies, herbs, and essential oils. The possibilities for combining ingredients are really endless, and kids can get very creative!

 

The best thing about water infusions is the ease of making them! I typically throw together a new infusion a couple times a week and it only takes me 5-10 minutes to make!

Here are my five favorite tools for making a healthy, detoxifying water infusion in your own home.

#1: Quality ingredients

Always look for organic ingredients when possible. One of the reasons that homemade infusions are so healthy is because they’re not filled with preservatives, additives, or fake ingredients. However, much conventional produce is exposed to these types of ingredients during their growth and harvesting. Opting for organic ingredients helps to ensure the purity and quality of the ingredients used for infusions.

 

Reasonably-priced organic produce can be found at farmers’ markets, farm co-ops, and some grocery stores. Even Costco and other warehouse stores are now carrying organic produce. Buying what is in season will help keep the cost down, and several recipes have been designed specifically for use during certain times of the year.

#2: Blender

Blending certain ingredients allows for the incorporation of a wider variety of ingredients, and increases the potency of the infusion. A high-powered blender is recommended for the smoothest blending.  Running the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve will create an even smoother infusion. Blending ingredients also allow for easy absorption of healthy nutrients by the body.

#3: Essential Oils

Most of the infusion recipes call for a combination of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and occasionally, an essential oil or two. Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They offer potent smell, flavor, and health benefits to water infusions with just one to two drops.

 

Utilizing essential oils provides a greater health boost on a cellular level. However, not all essential oils are created equal, and most essential oils on the market are not safe for internal consumption! As such, I only recommend pure, therapeutic grade essential oils that have a supplement label on the bottle.

 

Feel free to reach out to me to learn more about the brand I use. Also, to learn more about how essential oils changed my life, check out my story.

#4: Pitchers, Stirring Rods and Muddlers

All of the recipes have been written to be prepared in a 2-quart pitcher, and most will require some stirring. As such, pitchers and stirring rods are musts!  It is recommended to have two to three pitchers in the kitchen so that multiple or big batches of infusions can be made.  Glass pitchers are preferred, as plastic can leach impurities into its contents, especially when using essential oils. Also, glass pitchers will not alter the flavor of infusions as a plastic pitcher may.

 

A muddler is what master mixologists and bartenders use to mash ingredients for drinks.  Breaking the skin of certain fruits, veggies, and herbs allows for their natural oils to come out, enhancing the smell, flavor, and health benefit of the infusions. Muddlers are simple to use: place your ingredients on the bottom of a glass or bowl and mash them with the muddler. The mashed ingredients are then ready to use for completion of the recipe.  Muddlers can be purchased at stores like Target or Bed Bath & Beyond, and makeshift muddlers can be made from common kitchen utensils like wooden spoons or a thick handle of another utensil.

#5: Recipes

Although it’s fun to experiment on your own, it’s always nice when someone else has done the work for you!  Our Water Infusions book focuses on healthy detoxification recipes from simple, two-ingredient recipes to beautiful, complex recipes perfect for holidays, BBQs, showers and parties.  One of my favorite features of the book is the seasonal water infusions, designed to provide delicious recipes with the perfect seasonal ingredients.  There are also infusions for boosting energy along with weight loss and detox infusions.  If you really want to get fancy, check out the ice cube infusions.  They are created to pair with some of our favorite water infusion recipes.   The Water Infusions book is your perfect resource guide chock-full of everything that you need to dress up your water today!

 

Below is a sample of one of my favorite water infusion recipes with infused ice cubes.  This is a perfect post-workout drink.

 

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How to Make a Green Smoothie with Essential Oils https://drmariza.com/how-to-make-a-green-smoothie-with-essential-oils/ https://drmariza.com/how-to-make-a-green-smoothie-with-essential-oils/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:27:59 +0000 http://webdev.works/mariza2/?p=32 A green smoothie is one of the fastest foods that you can make it your kitchen in under ten minutes with prep and clean up. Make sure that you have a great blender for your green smoothie to produce the smoothest green smoothie without chunks of greens. I prefer Vitamix, or Blendtec blenders for the creamiest smoothies. Once you have all of your ingredients, you can get started making your first green smoothie.

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