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Do Current Produce Have Less Nutrients?

LeTanya Dorsey — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:00:01 +0000

Are our produce losing nutrients? Transported produce may be losing nutrients because of the exposure of light, heat, and air. While they may lose nutrients, it’s still important to have a high intake of fruit and vegetables. They help you to reduce obesity and maintain a healthy weight.

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Vegan Spinach & Nectarine Salad

Vinnie Stevens — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:42:00 +0000

Are you holding onto something steady? Brace yourself because this salad is about to blow away your taste buds. Picture a colorful bowl filled with juicy, tangy nectarines, crisp spinach, crunchy walnuts, and vegan, dairy-free feta. That’s right, folks, we busted out the vegan cheese for this recipe! Those assertive ingredients all come together with an aromatic, slightly sweet basil balsamic dressing. Trust us when we tell you that you’ll want to save this recipe for the future.

Nectarines are a great summer fruit, offering an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They happen to be rich in vitamin C, which plays an integral role in immune function, and they have vitamin A, which optimizes your complexion and eyesight. Nectarines also contain dietary fiber, which aids digestive function and helps you avoid constipation. While these nutrients are great reasons to enjoy nectarines, their sweet tartness is unmatched. A perfect nectarine will have a slightly crunchy texture and a tart accent that follows refreshing sweetness.

So what’s up with vegan cheese? Well, we didn’t make it, but you can find vegan feta cheese at many grocery stores. The flavor of the “feta” with the basil balsamic dressing is almost too good to be true. The salty flavor of the “feta” complements the sweetness of the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, in addition to the sweetness of the nectarines. And the walnuts offer the much needed crunch that everyone wants out of a salad. And to reiterate, the vegan feta cheese will blow your mind!

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Watermelon Berry Smoothie

Vinnie Stevens — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:02:00 +0000

Is there a more refreshing combination than berries and watermelon? If there is, please let us know in the comments because we want to know. These summer produce items work to enhance hydration and exhibit various health properties. For example, berries are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that work to fight against oxidative stress. In addition to hydrating the body, watermelon contains several plant compounds that may have potential anti-cancer effects.

You see, we try to bring you recipes that not only impress your taste buds, but also improve your overall health. We hope this refreshing summer smoothie does exactly that. Free of added sugars, dairy products, nuts, and protein powder, this watermelon berry smoothie cools you off on a hot day. Because watermelon is so juicy and over 90% water, you don’t need the addition of water or another liquid. The same can be said for raspberries! As for the blueberries, you should freeze them overnight because having another frozen element besides ice will give your smoothie more body. If you think the smoothie isn’t thick enough, you can add more ice.

With some smoothies, you need the addition of raw agave nectar or grade A maple syrup. That is not the case with this smoothie because the ingredients, especially the watermelon, are naturally sweet. As for which type of watermelon you should use, the choice is up to you. Seedless watermelons are great because you don’t have to worry about blending up the seeds. Lastly, make sure the watermelon is ripe, but not overly ripe. And don’t be afraid to include some of the whiteish rind because that contains even more nutrients!

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Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad

Vinnie Stevens — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:43:00 +0000

If we had to describe this salad in one word it would have to be: refreshing. It’s a simple combination of vibrant, flavorful ingredients that seem to epitomize summer on a plate. Not only is it a great appetizer to cool you off on a hot day, but it also offers incredible depth of flavor, color, and elegancy. This is all due to the oddly-shaped and robustly flavored heirloom tomatoes.

We have to make one note about heirloom tomatoes: they are not the cheapest of summer produce items. They can come with a higher price tag, but they are worth it, especially if you don’t buy them that often. Treat yourself, and your palate, to some heirloom tomatoes, which are not specific varieties, rather, the word “heirloom” refers to the history of the tomato. Heirloom tomatoes are the fruits of plants whose seeds were passed down from season to season for at least 40 years or more. How incredible is that? Unlike most tomatoes you see in grocery stores, heirloom tomatoes do not contain certain traits, genetically modified organisms, uniform color, or pesticides. That is why heirloom tomatoes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Heirloom tomatoes are incredibly juicy and they do not have a long shelf life. That means that you need to make this salad not long after you buy them. The acidity of the mild vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the inherent sweetness of the tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Remember, do not chop or dice the basil. You want to tear the leaves and fold them in with the rest of the ingredients. That helps them retain the richest flavor!

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Cucumber And Radish Salad

Vinnie Stevens — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:43:00 +0000

When it comes to cooking (or not cooking in the case of raw veganism), the best approach is to let the ingredients shine. Simple recipes are often the best, using seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Using seasonal produce is the most flavorful way to cook, but sometimes you have to purchase out of season items. Fortunately for you, both radishes and cucumbers are summer produce items, meaning this salad is brimming with freshness.

We do have to say that the best way to make this salad is to cut both the radishes and the cucumbers with a mandoline. Please use a guard so that you do not slice your fingers. You can use a knife to thinly slice the ingredients, but this will be very labor-intensive. The mandoline slicer speeds things up and makes it so all of the slices are the same. Slicing the ingredients extra thin, especially the radishes, means that you won’t get a super peppery bite by eating a thick radish slice.

Both cucumbers and radishes provide lovely texture and refreshing flavors, but the real star of this recipe is the dill dressing. It has a strong dill flavor because of the fresh dill, and that pairs beautifully with the lemon juice and mustard powder. If the flavor of the dressing is too intense for you, drizzle in some raw agave nectar to bring some sweetness to the party. Taste and then dress your salad!

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Basil Flax Salad Dressing

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:58:00 +0000

Summer is nearly here! We’ve been waiting for that warm sunshine for months, and now we can finally embrace outdoor activities, fun in the sun, and new seasonal produce. Don your flip flops, T-shirts, and shorts and get ready to visit the local grocery store or farmer’s market. One of the best summer produce items is basil. Buy the fresh plant that looks healthy and thriving instead of the 10 leaves that supermarkets sell in plastic cases for $5.

Not only does fresh basil smell incredible, but it also tastes amazing. You can blend it into a homemade pesto, add it to pasta sauces, or make this fresh dressing. It is a nut-free, oil-free, raw vegan dressing that goes great on almost any salad. Because the basil exhibits such a strong, signature flavor profile, it goes great with tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens like arugula, Romaine, or kale. But basil isn’t the only ingredient that makes this dressing great.

Flaxseed, or ground flaxseed in the case of this dressing, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which work to encourage optimal heart and brain health. Several studies show that omega-3s also work to reduce inflammation. In addition to the ground flaxseed, this dressing includes fresh garlic cloves, sea salt, granulated onion, and water. That means that this is an oil-free, nut-free dressing, making this an excellent choice for anyone with a nut allergy.

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Summer Stone Fruit Sorbet

Vinnie Stevens — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:41:00 +0000

Summer brings excessive heat and pesky mosquitos, but it also features an array of stone fruit varieties. Nectarines, plums, peaches, apricots, and cherries are readily available in grocery stores and farmer’s markets all summer. Not to mention, they are the freshest between late May and late September. Get your hands on them before the summer is over. While you’re at it, make this sorbet!

This sorbet calls for three juicy stone fruit varieties: plums, peaches, and nectarines. Some people like to peel these fruits, but you don’t have to for this recipe since everything will be blended. Now, the nectarines and plums offer a wonderfully tart flavor that balances their sweet nature. The teaspoon of lemon juice is just enough to enhance that tartness. You won’t pucker after every spoonful because the agave helps to mellow the subtle sour.

You can make this ice cream two different ways, but it may be easier to use an ice cream maker. Let it churn until you get a lovely sorbet. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the blended stone fruit mixture into a freezer-safe container. Place it in the freezer and stir it around every 45 minutes. The second method takes much longer, but it yields the same flavor no matter how you make it.

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7 Easy No-Cook Recipes To Beat The Summer Heat

Vinnie Stevens — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:08:00 +0000

The heat of summer can often inspire general fatigue. All you want to do is live in a safe haven from the dry or humid heat. Often times, this is your home, which begs an important question. Why should you spend time baking food in the oven or spend hours over the stove cooking meals? Not only does this make your air-conditioning work harder, but it also causes you to lose interest in the hot food. What can be done?

If you’re looking to beat summer heat, try your hand at some no-cook recipes. Instead of a hearty stew, consider a refreshing salad with summer fruits and vegetables. Avoid heavy dairy desserts that cause bloating and opt for homemade sorbets that cool you off. Lettuce wraps, smoothies, raw soups, and vegetable noodle recipes are lighter, cooling meal options. They won’t weigh you down or cause sweating, unless you kick up the spice level.

The following recipes are all raw vegan, meaning that they are great for anyone participating in one of the many Dherbs cleanses. If you are not ready to transition to this type of eating plan, feel free to add pre-cooked legumes to your salads or entrees. If you opt for canned legumes, please pay attention to ingredients labels. Many of these canned varieties can easily cause people to exceed the recommended daily amount of sodium. Fortunately, there are sodium-free or low-sodium varieties that are much healthier options.

To start you on your no-cook summer meal marathon, here are seven recipes that will keep you feeling fresh in the summer heat.

Kale Salad With Almonds, Cranberries And Apples

Boost your nutrient intake by enjoying this raw vegan kale salad that’s perfectly balanced with apples, cranberries, and a tart vinaigrette. Kale is naturally bitter and has an assertive flavor. For this reason, sweet ingredients like apples and dried cranberries work well in kale salads.