Day: June 5, 2020

I LOVE NOODLES!

The problem . . . the gluten in them does not love me. In addition, despite my denial, this heavy carb dinner makes me feel sluggish and foggy through the evening. This may be ok if I leave the dinner table and head to the couch, but after dinner is by far the busiest time of day for this mom.

My problem was solved with my favorite vegetable. . . . zucchini spiralized into noddles. In this recipe, I toss the zoodles with an amazingly healthy avocado pesto full of healthy fats and antioxidants.

The best part. . . it was so pretty and bright green on a summer evening!

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This salad couldn’t be simpler or fancier all at the same time. It is perfect paired with grilled meat such as pork tenderloin, lamb chops, or chicken.

Why arugula? You are going to get a lot more bang for your nutritional buck with arugula compared to regular lettuce greens.

• High levels of Vitamin K build healthy bones

• High levels of Vitamin A for healthy eyes

• Extracts from arugula help balance blood sugar

• Cruciferous vegetables like arugula help detoxify the liver

Arugula also adds a peppery flavor to a salad and the baby leaves are less bitter than the full grown leaves.

The dressing has incredible flavor you would find in a restaurant dressing – without the inflammatory oils or added sugar. Plus, it sores well in the fridge so you can keep it on hand for dinners throughout the week.

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