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If you know me you know quality is a huge factor in anything I put in, on or around my body. From food to my sheets, it’s all about reducing toxins and increasing the good guys that boost our immune system, especially right now. Spices are not all created equal. Just like how you choose organic local veggies, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, it is same same. Have you ever considered your spice cabinet could be filled with toxins, heavy metals, GMOs, rancid ingredients, and inflammatory toxins?

Strawberry Moringa Mint Smoothie

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

This low sugar, keto (high-fat) smoothie is my go to in summer. When I see strawberries at the market I will freeze half for my on the go lunch or snack (depending on my workout). Because of the healthy fats from the coconut, MCT oil and chia seeds, this smoothie keeps you full and satisfied. Cauliflower is my secret to a creamy consistency without the high sugar and carb from the traditional banana used in most smoothie recipes. Try adding a scoop of collagen or protein to up the protein as well.

Spaghetti Squash with Meat & Mushroom Bolognese

Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 1 hour
Serves: 6 people

One of my favorite winter meals, but to be honest I make it year round because it is so comforting and very satisfying. The meat sauce is a staple that I learned from my Pop and once you make it I promise your family will be begging for more!

Spaghetti squash is packed with fiber and vitamins like carotene and vitamin A, plus you do not need any special tools to make it into "spaghetti" you just use your fork.

Veggies, Recipes, Meat, Whole 30, KETOTorie Borrelli HallSeptember 30, 2018ketogenic, meat, grass-fed, organic, butcher boxComment

Green Tomatillo Salsa with Cilantro and Lime

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 20
Serves: 3.5 cups

Tomatillo means “little tomato” in Spanish and that’s essentially what it is. Small, firm and green with a lantern-type paper covering, most people miss them in the produce aisle. When roasted, the firm acidic meat of the tomatillo transforms into a sticky-sweet tomato caramel you'll want to serve with everything. That being said, the naturally occurring sugars in the salsa are better absorbed in our bodies by adding a healthy fat such as MCT or avocado oil.

Veggies, Recipes, KETO, Mexican, Whole 30, Anti-InflammatoryTorie Borrelli HallAugust 22, 2018ketogenic, tomatillo, salsa, high-fat, Mexican, spicy, BulletproofComment

Superfood Seed Mix

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
Serves: about 1 cup

This superfood seed mixture was inspired by my recent travels to Australia where they would throw a bunch of nuts on salads. I would not say Australia is very progressive when it comes to food but we were lucky enough to visit some amazing farm to table restaurants that were very unique. I try to always take some inspo back from my travels and this nut mixture is just that. This mixture is great to add to your meal prep list and should be stored in the fridge with the rest of your nuts and seeds (yes if they are not in your fridge they should be so they do not become rancid). Throw them on your salad or use them as a snack, and feel free to add your own touch to them by using your favorite spices.

Recipes, KETO, Whole 30, SnacksTorie Borrelli HallMarch 13, 2018ketogenic, nuts, seeds, superfoods, snacksComment

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