Citrus Turmeric Smoothie

Ingredients: ½ a grapefruit, peeled and seeded 2 small oranges or 1 large orange, peeled and seeded 1 frozen banana 1 inch fresh turmeric, chopped 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional) ¼ – ½ cup coconut milk, or milk of choice Add all ingredients to a blender and...

Sweet Beet, Kale and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 large head of kale, stems removed and chopped 2 medium red beets, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 1 apple, diced For the dressing: 1 cup olive oil 2 Tb. Dijon mustard 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tb. maple syrup or liquid honey 2 medium...

Banana Bread Granola

Ingredients: 1½ cups gluten free rolled oats 1 cup crisped rice cereal (or an additional cup of rolled oats) ¼ cup ground flaxseed 1 cup chopped walnuts 1½ very ripe bananas ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tb. melted coconut oil 3 Tb. real maple syrup 2 tsp. cinnamon...

Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard crust-less Quiche

Ingredients: 1 small-medium sweet potato, diced into small ½ inch cubes (about two cups) 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion 2 large swiss chard leaves, about 3 cups chopped 2 roasted red peppers, diced (jarred, but can sub 1 fresh red pepper, diced and...

LIVING WITH LUPUS | Diana B

“ParalysisVision lossComa3 month hospital stayTTPTIALow blood countBlood clotsPainful joints and musclesFighting death 3 times, to name a few things I have been through and continue to battle. This is what lupus looks like to me. My battle with this disease has...