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Rainbow Roasted Carrots With Maple Tahini Sauce

Vinnie Stevens — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:45:00 +0000

We want to make a claim right out of the gate: there is nothing wrong with existing holiday side dishes. We simply want to help you take your side dish game to the next level with these roasted rainbow carrots. Not only do they provide an assortment of colors, but they also provide a new set of flavors that are quite autumnal. With each bite, you get notes of sweetness, nuttiness, tanginess, and aromatic herbs.

Do multi-colored carrots taste different than the orange ones you are familiar with? Some people say that all of the colors taste the same, while others argue against that notion. Typically, yellow carrots have a sweeter flavor with a slightly earthy undertone. White carrots are quite mild, while purple carrots may have a peppery flavor, but they can also be quite sweet. The contrasting flavors makes each bite a unique experience, especially when you have the maple tahini drizzle, fresh parsley, and pomegranate arils on top.

You roast the carrots on their own, seasoning them with sea salt, black pepper, and a little olive oil. Once they are soft and browned, you can remove them from the oven. When it comes time to plate the carrots, drizzle the maple tahini sauce over them, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and optional pomegranate arils. The parsley adds an herbaceous flavor, while the pomegranate complements the sweet carrots with a slightly tart flavor. It is visually stunning and the perfect side dish for your holiday meals.

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Spiced Fall Fig Smoothie

Vinnie Stevens — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:45:00 +0000

Could we have posted another green smoothie? Yes. Will we post another green smoothie recipe in the future? Also, yes. Given that fall is in full swing, we wanted to take the road less traveled and provide you with a unique, seasonal smoothie. Although fig season is coming to a close, you can still snag a few before they disappear from supermarket shelves. They are great fall fruits chock full of sweet flavor and nutrients.

Once you take a sip of this fig smoothie, you’ll be reminded of the classic childhood snack, FigNewtons. The main difference is that this smoothie contains autumnal spices, and it is much healthier for you. No processed ingredients in this smoothie! It works great as a filling breakfast option, but you can also enjoy it as an afternoon snack, or post-workout beverage.

Because figs have a brief shelf life, you have to pick them properly. Fresh figs that are slightly soft will spoil within a week of harvesting. Once you purchase them from the grocery store, you have about three to four days to use them. Ideally, choose figs that are clean, dry, and smooth with unbroken skin. You want the fruit to be soft to the touch, but not mushy. Additionally, use your nose to smell a sweet or sour flavor. If the figs smell sour, they have already begun to ferment and spoil.

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Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:53:00 +0000

Is it wrong to have such strong feelings for a cozy, fall-inspired soup? Call us crazy, but these steamy bowls are exactly are exactly what you want on a chilly autumn evening. Sweet potato and kale soup is a cozy, healthy, and hardy meal option that is 100% vegan and easy to make. Not only will it please your palate, but it will also keep your belly full without weighing you down.

This soup is packed with a healthy dose of nutrients, including carotenoids, fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The onions, garlic, bell pepper, and celery provide the base flavor for the soup, but the real flavor comes from the fresh herbs and seasonings. Obviously you get the sweetness from the sweet potato and nuttiness from chickpeas. Don’t worry about the kale imparting a bitter flavor because it takes on the flavor of the broth once it softens.

There is one thing to note when you add the kale to the soup. Make sure that you don’t add the kale until the last five minutes of the cooking process. If you add it while the potatoes are still boiling, the kale will become overly soggy. Once you finish cooking the soup, ladle it into bowls and top with a healthy sprinkle or crack of black pepper. The soup is hardy enough to enjoy on its own, but a crisp slice of bread would be a lovely treat to accompany it. Think about it and let us know!

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Healthy Fall Pumpkin Soup For Weight Loss

LeTanya Dorsey — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:18:06 +0000

This pumpkin soup is the perfect recipe for fall. The inherent sweetness of the kabocha squash forms a harmonious marriage with the herbaceous thyme. It’s amazing that a soup with only eight ingredients can taste so delicious.

Chapters:
0:04 Ingredients
0:09 Garlic, Chopped
0:17 Yellow Onion, chopped
0:28 Ginger, Minced
0:33 Red Bell Pepper
0:39 Kabocha Squash
0:53 Add Ingredients to Pot
1:03 Add Coconut Cream
1:09 Add Squash to Pot
1:23 Blend
1:27 Bon Appetit

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7 Melons To Try While They’re In Season

Vinnie Stevens — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:32:00 +0000

Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries are classic summer fruits, but you can’t forget about melons. Perfectly sweet and ripe for the eating, melons also get their time in the spotlight during the summer months. They may not seem like summer fruits because you can always find watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews in stores year round. Visit a grocery store that features seasonal items or a farmer’s market and you’ll find melons in great supply.

We’re confident in saying that there are many melons you’ve never tried or heard of in your life. Melon mania is here and your window of opportunity is closing to enjoy these water-rich, nutrient dense fruits. Melons belong to the same botanical family as cucumbers, squash, and gourds. Unlike zucchini and cucumbers, melons are very sweet, especially when ripe. We detail more melon facts below.

Melons 101

Melons are fragrant, juicy, and incredibly sweet. They have a long history of being staple fruits in many cultures, and they fall into two species:

Cucumis melo, which includes cantaloupes, honeydews, and muskmelons
Citrullus lanatus, also known as watermelons, which includes yellow watermelons and sugar babies (these look like watermelons but differ slightly)

There are unique varieties that reveal themselves at farmers markets and local grocery stores during peak season. How do you pick the perfect melon, though? Well, put your ear to the melon and listen for the ocean’s song. No, don’t do that. To judge the ripeness of a watermelon, tap it and listen for a dull “plunk” sound. For honeydews and winter melons, the blossom end should give when you apply a little pressure. Finally, smell muskmelons and cantaloupes to take note of a strong fruity aroma.

Summer Kiss Melons

Summer Kiss melons have a distinctive color, but the flavor is a bit more subdued than other melons. It looks like a cantaloupe on the outside, but the flesh is nearly identical to the flesh of honeydew, only the center has an orange hue. It is very creamy and rich and works as a refreshing snack, but you can incorporate it into smoothies, salsas, and summer fruit salads.

Santa Claus Melons

Christmas in July? It is when this melon shows up in the kitchen! Sometimes referred to as piel de sapo (toadskin), Santa Claus melons resemble small watermelons that are a bit more oblong in shape. They have gold or bright yellow stripes that break up the green. The brighter the yellow stripes, the riper the melon. The flesh is similar to honeydew, only it is a bit more pale green or mild yellow.

Hami Melons

Native to China, the Hami melon is oblong just like the aforementioned Santa Claus melon, only a bit smaller. It belongs to the muskmelon family and tastes very similar to a cantaloupe, only the flavor profile is sweeter and the flesh is crispier. To help balance the sweetness, squeeze a lime wedge over the fruit when you eat it fresh.

Yellow Watermelons

Yes, the flesh of this watermelon is really yellow! If you want to enjoy this as a thirst-quenching treat (given that watermelons are 92% water), chill it for a few hours prior to serving. Depending on the variety, yellow watermelons range from small to large, weighing as little as six pounds or more than 20 pounds.

Casaba Melons

This melon may look more like a winter squash than a refreshing summer melon, but don’t judge this tasty fruit by its exterior. Casaba melons have a bright yellow rind, which can look somewhat wrinkled or withered. The flesh is a similar color to that of a honeydew, but it is incredibly sweet and creamy. A lot of people agree that the flavor is more mild and reminiscent of a cucumber.

Crenshaw Melons

This melon has made a name for itself because it is one of the sweetest varieties available. It ripens from midsummer to early autumn and tends to weigh anywhere from eight to 10 pounds. The Crenshaw melon has a pink-orange flesh that is very thick and an aroma that will blow you away. It goes great with savory and salty flavors.

Golden Honeydew Melons

Have you ever opened a bag of chips and realized that most of the bag was just air? You won’t be disappointed like that when you open a golden honeydew melon. It has a small cavity, which means that you get to enjoy more fruit! Look for a slight opening at the blossom end to detect when they’re ripe.

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Autumn Anxiety: Why You Feel More Stressed This Season

Vinnie Stevens — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:22:00 +0000

Pool time and long days of sunshine near extinction as we make our way deeper into the autumn season. Kids are back in school, spooky season is in full swing, and the holidays are lurking around the corner. If you feel more anxious during fall, you aren’t alone because autumn anxiety is a real thing. Since there is no singular external trigger, autumn anxiety is unlike other forms of anxiety; rather, it tends to occur annually when fall rolls around.

Some people don’t realize how common autumn anxiety actually is, and some don’t even recognize the symptoms. If you notice that it occurs every year, the pattern is obvious and you should take steps to prevent it. Some of the most common symptoms of autumn anxiety include:

Anxiety and excessive worry
Lethargy, sleepiness, and fatigue
Low mood and depression
Loss of interest in everyday activities
Irritability

What Is The Reason For Autumn Anxiety?

Experts point out that one of the primary causes of autumn anxiety is that there is less daylight, which decreases serotonin levels. Serotonin is a hormone that affects appetite, mood, and sleep patterns. The increase in melatonin, which is attributed to the darker days, also increases feelings of sleepiness and depression. Additionally, you may experience a decrease in vitamin D levels, and studies show that low levels of this vitamin increases the risk of depression and behavioral changes. Fortunately, you can tame autumn anxiety by identifying what your personal triggers are. Put a plan in place to manage these triggers before they overwhelm you. Hopefully, the following tips help you beat anxiety this fall.

Reframe Your Outlook

Don’t immediately view the fall season in a negative light, or you will surely start to head down an unhealthy path. Try to reframe your outlook and focus on what there is to gain versus what you lose during autumn. Instead of thinking, “Oh no it’s colder, darker, and I’ll have to be stuck inside,” try to reframe that thought to, “I’ll be warm, cozy, and with loved ones more often.” Establish a healthier environment in your home by hanging some fall decor, putting autumn-colored accent pillows on the couch, or draping a warm throw blanket on your chair. In doing so, you take what feels like a loss and reframe it in a more positive light.

Stop Anticipating Problems

If you want to stop dealing with autumn anxiety, stop anticipating problems. Don’t worry about autumn being awful or potential problems that may occur. By anticipating that things will go wrong, you start to spin out of control into an anxious flurry, if you will. You can only manage what happens in the present, so don’t try to jump into the future to manage things that haven’t happened yet. Several health experts recommend practicing mindfulness exercises to help manage stress and remain in the present. When you direct your focus to the present moment, you only worry about what happens in the now. If anxious thoughts about the future start to creep their way into your mind, bring your awareness to something that anchors you in the present. Follow your breath and take a minute to relax.

Get More Light

Lack of light is one of the primary reasons people experience autumn anxiety. Fall is not completely dark, though. There are many beautiful sunny days that give you the opportunity to absorb natural light, but it’s your job to get outside. Instead of a morning run, consider a walk on your lunch break. Researchers also suggest using a light box, which is a bright lamp that you use for 30 minutes a day to expose the eyes to extra light. If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, you may also want to consider light therapy.

Talk To A Professional

There is no reason to feel shame about seeking professional help, and nobody should make you feel bad about doing so. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective way to help treat anxiety and seasonal affective disorder, which tends to start in autumn. This is because of the anticipatory anxiety you experience about the upcoming holiday season and the shorter days. Don’t wait until things spiral out of control and you have difficulty controlling your anxiety or depression. If you start to feel depressed or anxious, take action to improve your mood! There are so many services available and you don’t even have to leave your house to talk to someone.

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Post Cleanse Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:54:00 +0000

With this recipe, comfort is guaranteed within five minutes because it only takes five minutes to make. Although you cannot enjoy this recipe while cleansing, you can have it once you finish your cleanse. Not only does it burst with autumn flavors, but it also is much healthier than most other pumpkin spice creations. How do we know this? Well, to put it in perspective, the average pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks contains about 12 teaspoons of sugar.

Pumpkin pie spice is a popular spice blend in North America, and it has taken the world by storm. This spice blend contains cinnamon, ginger powder, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and occasionally some black pepper. All of these spices boast incredibly health benefits and flavor, which really brings this tea to life. The pumpkin pie flavor is very forward in this variation of a classic chai tea, which contains similar spices.

We know what you’re going to ask so we have the answer ready. The reason you cannot drink this tea during a Dherbs cleanse is because it uses black tea. As you know, you cannot consume caffeinated beverages during the cleanse. For this recipe, you also don’t have to make your own almond milk. You can can use a store bought variety, but make sure that there are no added sweeteners. You can also use oat milk if you prefer.

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You Autumn Know About These Fall Recipes

Vinnie Stevens — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:01:00 +0000

As we transition out of the sweltering summer months into the cooler autumn temperatures, we get to take advantage seasonal fruits and vegetables. Fall isn’t just about the pumpkin spice craze or Thanksgiving; rather, it’s about apple picking, pumpkin carving, and seeing the amazing squash varieties at the farmer’s market or grocery store. There’s no denying the deliciousness of pumpkin pie, but you can’t neglect all the other flavors of fall.

While fall activities may look a little different this year, you can count on an abundance of produce that transform into sweet and savory recipes. From smoothies and desserts to pastas and salads, fall ingredients are incredibly versatile and filled with diverse nutrients. This article aims to open your eyes to the wonderful, autumnal recipes you can create. If you make one or more of the following recipes, let us know how you like them in the comments below.

Breakfast

Peach Persimmon Smoothie

This is probably one of the best entry points into the world of persimmons. Experience the unique flavor and then make more recipes!