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Zucchini Pasta with Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes

Zucchini “pasta” is an amazingly delicious substitute for regular pasta that will leave you feeling great—and not bloated—after eating it. There are multiple ways to prepare it so that you won’t ever become tired of this easy-to-make favorite. The secret is in the sauce. Try this dairy-free and delicious pesto for starters. The pesto can […]

Roasted Asparagus

This simple roasted recipe is a surefire, tasty way to get your green on and fill your plate with microbe-boosting inulin fiber. *Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch of asparagus ½ to 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil (or enough to coat) ½ lemon Method […]

Green Bananas

These are a favorite Live Dirty, Eat Clean starch—good for your microbes, your waistline, and your blood sugar. Pair them with veggies or animal protein for a delicious meal.   *Serves 2 to 4   Ingredients 3 unripened green bananas 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to […]

DIY Nut Milk

Homemade nut milk is budget-friendly and easy to make, plus most commercial varieties contain ingredients that are questionable for microbial health. Once you make your first batch, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to upgrade your plant-based milk to homemade. All you need is a quart-size jar, a nut milk bag (or an […]

Guilt-Free Chocolate Orange Truffles

Aside from being delicious bite-size treats and the perfect Valentine’s Day guilt-free indulgence, these easy, no-bake truffles are filled with nourishing ingredients that aren’t present in the commercial varieties. Be prepared to get a little messy before enjoying every morsel of this decadent dessert.   *MAKES 18 to 20 truffles   Ingredients 1 cup cashews […]

Gingered Carrots

For an introduction to fermented foods, try this simple, 3-ingredient recipe. There’s something about the flavor of ginger that augments the flavor of garden-fresh carrots. If you’re not growing your own, look for carrots with their tops on at the market. If the tops appear bright green, aromatic, and fresh, the carrots will be, too. […]