Zeesha Health

Delicious salad RECIPE & how to SKIP the DETOX CLEANSE and still feel good post holiday fun.

I've been getting so many messages... " I'm trying to be mindful and enjoy the holidays but all the parties 1 after the other & so much food... just make me feel heavy & gross. Help!"

This is your reminder you don't need a crazy diet, juice cleanse or detox. You may just need a few tips.

1. If you are hungry eat a bit of nutrient dense food before the party so you don't only fill up on party food.

2. Start with adding in some great veggies like this amazing salad (recipe below)

3. Try ending your night with a glass of herbal tea or warm water

Head to my stories for more tips in case you haven't seen them yet.

Recipe

5 oz arugula

8 oz mushrooms

1/2 small red onion

2 plum tomatoes

1 avocado

3 T Evoo

2 T Raspberry vinegar

Salt & Garlic to taste

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350. Clean mushrooms, place on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt & pepper then bake for 10-15 minutes until tender and let them cool.

Place arugula in a bowl, thinly slice red onion and tomatoes and layer on top of the greens. Chunk the avocado and scoop out on top. When the mushrooms are cool, slice thinly and layer on top.

Combine dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the salad. Mix it all together and enjoy.

Tag a friend or 2 that needs to hear these tips in the comments below.

Toast with Greek Yogurt Spread topped with Banana & Cinnamon. YUM!

I don't eat a lot of dairy which is why you don't see me posting dairy foods often. It's not that I don't like it, but like many of you, my body often doesn't.

However, the truth is not all dairy is created equal. So, let's talk dairy!

We all love it, but for some of us our body seems to hate it. Why?

Dairy is inflammatory and can cause congestion and sinus issues. Additionally, the meds that animals are given and the processes the dairy goes through can make it super difficult for your gut to digest.

However, unless you have a dairy allergy chances are there are some items you can enjoy without harm. The key is knowing what and how.

Greek yogurt is high in protein and contains good bacteria. Therefore many people that have a hard time digesting dairy are actually able to enjoy it without pain. It doesn't just need to be a boring breakfast food; in fact it should never be boring! Greek yogurt can be used for dressings, dips and spreads, smoothies, yogurt parfait and overnight oats just to list a few.

Goat dairy is another great alternative to conventional dairy. While very similar to cow milk products, the protein in goat milk is different. It is usually the protein in the product that makes digestion difficult. Therefore, for many, goats milk can be enjoyed without side effects. Goat milk is also a great source of calcium, healthy fat & has properties that are great for gut health. There is a large variety of goat dairy products available that you can use as you would any regular dairy product.

Another tip for those with only minor symptoms post dairy foods: try organic. The animals are treated so much better & the quality that much greater - thereby minimizing aftereffects.

Missing your dairy? Try 1 of these and let me know how you feel.

xx