Zucchini Noodles With Avocado Pesto aka Health-Foodie Heaven

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This is my new favorite summer dish! It’s so easy to prepare and incredibly good for you. Every single ingredient in this raw recipe has major health benefits that will keep you looking and feeling your best. It’s packed with healthy fats, plant nutrients, chlorophyll, good carbs and fiber. It even contains a good amount of […]

Spicy Pomegranate & Ginger Smoothie Recipe

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Hot damn this drink is pretty! Even better, it’s as good for you as it is beautiful. I’m in love with both the pomegranate jewel tone and spicy kick from the ginger. Enjoy this vegan smoothie any time of day to indulge in a healthy treat. Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Smoothie Recipe Serves 1 Ingredients: seeds […]

Simple Green Acai Smoothie Recipe

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I was in Phoenix a few weeks ago speaking at a female entrepreneur event when I found a cute smoothie shop called Neckar on my morning walk. I gulped down one of the best-on-the-go smoothies I’d had in a while and it inspired me to semi re-create it at home. I used to use acai […]

Avocado Pesto Pasta With Arugula & Basil (Gluten-Free)

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The smell of fresh basil growing in my herb garden might just be my favorite thing about summer. Combining it with easy ingredients that I already have on hand is a close second. This recipe is pretty easy and forgiving, just aim for three cups of any combination of greens that you love the flavor […]

Hummus & Quinoa Superfood Veggie Bowl

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Spring is fast approaching and fresh veggies are on my mind! This salad came together from a bunch of leftover greens and veggies that I needed to use up, and it ended up being amazingly delicious. The ingredients here are really flexible—use this idea and method to use up any extra raw veggies, quinoa or […]

Healthy Game Day Chili Recipe

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There’s nothing like a giant pot of chili or soup and a football game to really feel that Fall is here. I just love the changing of the seasons – I’ll miss summer but am looking forward to sweaters, boots, holidays, snow and, of course, fall flavors. This is my easy go-to healthy game day chili […]

How To Make A Health Coach Turkey Sandwich

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After posting this photo of my Health Coach Turkey Sandwich on Instagram last week I got a flood of emails asking about it. Today I’m going to teach you how to make this healthier version of a good ol’ favorite.   A photo posted by Health Coach & Blogger (@elizabeth_rider) on Oct 2, 2015 at […]

Easy Christmas Morning Smoothie Recipe

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We are definitely going to have a white Christmas here in Montana. The air is crisp and I love the beauty of the snowy mountains against the big Montana sky–it’s pretty dreamy. I’m getting ready to head to my parents’ house for loads of fun, chats with my sisters, and lots of cuddling with my […]

Healthy Chicken Poblano Chili Soup Recipe

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The leaves are changing, the morning air is crisp, and football season has commenced. Fall has arrived! Which means it’s time to focus on warm and grounding foods. I can’t think of anything I love more on a beautiful fall evening than a big pot of homemade food on the stove. Soups and chilis make the […]

Kale & Sweet Potato Hash Recipe For A 15-Minute Healthy Breakfast

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Once you get the hang of how quick and easy this Kale & Sweet Potato Hash recipe is you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it for years. I usually have a smoothie for breakfast, but when I’m craving something warm and savory this is one of my healthy go-to’s. It’s simple, made with real food, […]