Superfoods Salad is such an amazing salad to surprise your insides with.

Superfood definition: A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

We eat superfood every day, and a beautiful combination of different food makes us feel good, makes us healthy.

They all doing their own thing to make us strong and give us the power to live a happy and long life.

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My diet is pretty balanced and my family enjoys everything, so squeezing something like this salad into our weekly menu is pretty fantastic for our body and mind.

This salad is fresh, refreshing and amazingly delicious. I hope you will give it a chance.

Let me go briefly over some of the health benefits of this amazing superfoods salad.

I wrote about so many before, but I really want you all to read about it again.

I just gave you a fraction of the information about these awesome ingredients.

If you include them in your daily menu or at least every other day, your body will thank you.

Of course, you will feel younger, healthier, energetic, less moody when you feed your body with an amazing selection of fresh, organic and colorful food.

KALE

Let us start with Kale as a fantastic ingredient of superfoods salad.

It is high in Vitamin C, and K. We all know how amazing vitamin C is for us, but eating a diet high in Vitamin K can help protect against various cancers.

It is also necessary for a wide variety of bodily functions including normal bone health and blood clotting.

Also increased levels of vitamin K can help people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. It is high in iron and fiber.

It is a fantastic anti-inflammatory agent and it gives you cardiovascular support.

CARROTS

Did you all know that carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A?

This essential vitamin is used by the eyes to maintain good sight.

If your skin appears dull or is showing signs of aging, you can use carrots to get your skin glowing again.

The vitamin A and antioxidants found in carrots help protect skin from sun damage.

So the harmful effects of the free radicals that are sometimes put out during normal metabolic processes.

Carrots Prevent Cardiovascular Disease, prevents and lower the risk of cancer and flush out toxins.

MUKIMAME; individual GREEN Soybeans/Edamame refers soybeans in the pod

Soybeans or Mukimame gives you energy, contains protein, fiber, carbohydrate, various amino acids and low levels of fat and sugar.

It is a good source of various minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, and manganese. Makes a very healthy snack.

BROCCOLI SLAW: Broccoli stems, red cabbage, and carrots

Well, broccoli slaw is an amazing combination of powerful vegetables, which make superfoods salad even better.

The high content of vitamin K and calcium in broccoli helps in maintaining stronger and healthy bones, as well as preventing osteoporosis.

Also, a significant amount of folate has demonstrated promise in protecting against colon, pancreatic, cervical and stomach cancer.

It has Anti-Aging properties and boosts the immune system. Also, it helps to reverse and ease the damage brought by Diabetes.

We all know that cabbage is brain food. Cabbage is full of vitamin K and anthocyanins that help with mental function.

These nutrients also prevent nerve damage, improving your defense against Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.

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Red cabbage has the highest amount of these powerful nutrients. It helps to detoxify the body.

The high content of vitamin C and sulfur in cabbage removes toxins. These are the main causes of arthritis, skin diseases, rheumatism, and gout.

It helps keep blood pressure from getting high. The high potassium content helps by opening up blood vessels, easing the flow of blood.

BLUEBERRIES

Berries, especially blue like blueberries can prove to be extremely valuable for cancer patients.

Blueberries, being very rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper.

Also, we have to mention selenium, zinc, and iron (promotes immunity by raising hemoglobin and oxygen concentration in blood).

It can seriously boost your immune system and prevent infections. Blueberries are amazing for you to stay and feel young.

You can prevent signs of aging like wrinkles, age spots, cataracts, osteoporosis, hair loss, etc. Blueberries go amazing with all ingredients that you can find in Superfoods salad.

NUTS and SEEDS

Nuts are an antioxidant powerhouse. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential fats, nuts are the best.

A golf ball-sized serving (about 30g) of unsalted nuts makes a vitality-boosting snack and, unlike most other options, contributes a mix of valuable vitamins and minerals.

All nuts have different nutrition credentials and will provide various health benefits.

Antioxidants help control free radicals, which are unstable molecules produced as a normal function of metabolism.

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Free radical production increases in reaction to heavy sun exposure, stress, pollution, and other causes.

Although free radicals can play a beneficial function in the immune response, owning too many can lead to cell damage.

When your level of free radicals is too high, your body is supposed to be in a state of oxidative stress, which increases disease risk.

Nuts have impressive effects on cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Cashews, Walnuts and Sunflower Seeds 

CASHEW is still a nut in a culinary world. Cashews are one of the lowest fiber nuts, they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are important for maintaining good bodily function.

WALNUTS may help reduce not only the risk of prostate cancer but breast cancer as well.

Also, walnuts contain the plant-based omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, which is anti-inflammatory and may prevent the formation of blood clots.

Walnuts contain antioxidants and contain a number of neuroprotective compounds, including vitamin E, folate, melatonin, and omega-3 fats.

SUNFLOWER seeds contain selenium, an essential nutrient. Studies have found it plays a role in the antioxidant function and helps reduce redness and swelling in the body.

There is an added bonus to the magnesium in sunflower seeds, it promotes a healthy mood. They contain bone-healthy minerals.

Besides calcium, your bones need magnesium and copper to stay strong. Sunflower seeds have both these minerals. As a bonus, they also contain Vitamin E, which helps ease arthritic pain.

CRANBERRIES

Dried cranberries commercial drying processes substantially reduce the vitamin A and vitamin C content, and most commercially produced dried cranberries contain added sugar.

Dried cranberries contain the same nutrients as fresh cranberries (notably dietary fiber and antioxidants).

When they are in season I love eating a handful despite their tart taste, but adding a bit of dried over my salad or cereals gives me sweet satisfaction.

Dried cranberries are a source of fiber, an important part of a healthy, balanced diet, aiding digestive health.

LEMON AND GINGER 

While lemons may seem quite acidic, they’re a surprisingly good source of an alkaline food that can help balance your body’s pH.

Studies have supported the anticancer activity of citrus limonoids, compounds that protect your cells from damage that can contribute to the formation of cancer cells.

Vitamin C in lemons helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging. On the other hand, you have amazing ginger.

Whether we’re talking about curing a simple stomach ache or severe morning sickness, ginger has been used for thousands of years as an effective digestive aid and natural cure for nausea.

Ginger may drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk genes.

Ginger has been indicated to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain and Anti-Inflammatory effects can help with osteoarthritis.

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*Various sources from the internet, research, and books that focus on health and healthy eating.

You cannot expect to feel any progress if you eat clean, healthy and raw food one time a month.

You have to eat every day a rainbow and a variety of healthy food to feel great and see any changes.

IF you cannot eat some of these please omit. You can always replace it with something else.

There are so many options and seasonal produce that you can certainly replace or substitute, for example, if you do not have blueberries, then use raspberries or another kind of berries.

Equally delicious and beneficial to your health. I am not a doctor, nutritionist or vegan.

However, I do have a common sense of what works together, and this Superfoods salad works perfectly.

For example, what is healthy and what is doing amazing things for our body, mind, and spirit.

Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Superfoods Salad

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We will feel younger, healthier, energetic and less moody when we feed our body with an amazing selection of fresh and colorful food, such as this amazing salad.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh Kale
• 1 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
• 1 1/2 cup Broccoli Slaw
• 1 1/2 cup Mukimame or deshelled Edamame
• 1 1/2 cup Blueberry
• 64 Cashews 16 per serving
• 1 cup Walnuts 12 to 14 halves per serving
• 1/4 cup hulled Sunflower Seeds
• 1/2 cup Dried Cranberry

Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette

• 1 large Ripe Lemon squeeze as much as you can (if the lemon is smaller, you can use 2)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
• Himalayan Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Wash all the vegetables and fruit, then prepare them by slicing, shredding, and grating.
2. Slice Kale into bite size pieces, and place in the large bowl.
3. Mix everything for lemon-ginger vinaigrette in the glass jar with a fitted lid and season with salt to taste, start with 1/4 teaspoon and taste. Close the lid and shake the jar to combine all the ingredients.
4. Pour the vinaigrette over the kale and massage it for about one minute or until the kale is tender. Squeeze the kale using your hands. You will end up with half of the size in the bowl. You got to do this step to make kale tastier.
5. Now add all the other ingredients (fruits and vegetables) and lightly toss with the kale.
6. Taste and see if you need to add a pinch or two of Salt.
7. Serve just a salad immediately or place in the container/jar with a fitted lid and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Apple cider vinegar ingestion can help acid reflux, lower blood pressure, improve diabetes and support weight loss.

The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from its powerful healing compounds, which include acetic acid, potassium, magnesium, probiotics, and enzymes. * Red wine vinegar is free of cholesterol, fat, and sodium and full of anti-aging antioxidants. Unlike wine, it doesn't contain alcohol. * Massaging your kale removes the bitter and rough taste that the leaf sometimes have.

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Refreshing chicken and a handful of mixed greens to start this spring season. I must admit that this Thai Chili Grilled Chicken with Salad is absolutely scrumptious.

It is finally getting warmer, and I thought what better way to celebrate this beautiful Spring weather than this Thai Chili Grilled Chicken. I just love anything grilled, and all the greens around that beautiful golden make me smile.

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Of course, I added a nectarine that I grilled just for a bit and serve it with asparagus too.  It is one delightful meal that anyone can enjoy.

As for the dressing, if you are following me, then you must know that I love simple dressings that contain oil, lemon, herbs, and salt.

Well, It is vinaigrette if you ask me. It’s amazingly refreshing that way and goes so well with grilled chicken and sweet nectarine.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did the other day.
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Yield: Serves 2

Thai Chili Grilled Chicken with Salad

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Easy and Delicious Thai Chili Grilled Chicken over tasty salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Grill Time 12 minutes

Marinate Time 15 minutes

Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 chicken breast split in half
• 1 tablespoon oil + brushing on the grill pan if you are using a grill pan
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Thai Chili Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
• Pinch of Himalayan Salt
• Pinch of Ground Black pepper
• SALAD
• 1 cups Mixed greens any on hand
• 1/2 cup baby Spinach
• 1 nectarine split in half and grilled
• VINAIGRETTE
• Juice of 1/2 lemon you may add more if you prefer sourer
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• GARNISH
• Parsley
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Heat the grill pan, or outside grill.
2. Cut the fat off the chicken, if any, and season it with oil, lime juice, Thai seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper. You do not need much salt just a pinch because Thai seasoning already contains sodium. Rub on both sides and allow it to marinate for about 10 minutes and/or until the grill pan is ready. You may marinate it for up to an hour, but make sure to place in the fridge after 15 minutes.
3. Brush a bit of oil on the grill pan and lower the Temperature to medium.
4. Place chicken on the top and allow it to cook for 5 minutes on one side before flipping on the other. Press a bit so you get those grill marks. Cooking time on direct fire is about 5 to 6 minutes, per side, for the boneless chicken breast and internal temperature should be between 160° and 165° F, now for the grill pan, I would say cook it until you reach that internal temperature or for about 15 minutes altogether. flipping a couple of times until it is cooked through. If the chicken is thick you may slice it in half or cook longer. When it is cooked, place it on the kitchen paper towel and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes so the juices could stay in and you won't end up with dry chicken.
5. Wash and slice nectarine and place just a couple of minutes before a chicken is done. You can also grill asparagus or any other vegetables that you prefer of have, like mushrooms or peppers.
6. Combine dressing or vinaigrette by mixing it together and drizzling it over the greens. You do not have to use it all, so you may place it in the jar with a lid and keep it in the fridge.
7. Serve the grilled chicken with mixed greens on the side and place on each plate a half of the nectarine.

Notes

IF the chicken breast is frozen then defrost it completely. THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST. I just enjoy Weber seasonings very much.

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The very first time I tasted buckwheat waffles it tasted like cardboard. Yeah, I am not kidding. It still tastes like it, but I am guessing my taste buds adopted that particular taste.

I add fresh fruit as you can tell on my images and plenty of delicious maple syrup as well as some type of nuts, depending on what I’d have on hand that day.

Buckwheat is fantastic for us. It is a perfect way to include a nutritious meal at least for a breakfast. Like I said below in my notes, Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free even though the “wheat” throw you into believing that it’s not.

It has 40g of whole grain per serving and a good source of fiber. My kids ate it and didn’t even notice the difference because of the addition of banana and berries, as well as maple syrup.

Also, I added in my notes health benefits of Buckwheat, so please get informed because it may help you.

I hope you try this recipe and like it. Don’t judge it too much because just think of how amazing it is for our body.

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Buckwheat Waffles GF, DF

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, holidays, brunch,

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Author Sandra | Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 cup ARROWHEAD MILLS BUCKWHEAT PANCAKE AND WAFFLE MIX
• 1 EGG beaten or an egg substitute
• 1 tbsp OIL I would suggest melted coconut oil or olive oil add to health benefits
• 2 tbsp. Pure Organic Maple Syrup OR 100% Organic Honey
• 1 cup Almond or Coconut milk use Soy Milk as a substitute
• 1/2 cup Gluten free Oats look for organic, non-GMO gluten-free oats, but Gluten Free, Rolled Oats by Bob’s Red Mill is not bad at all

Instructions

1. Heat the waffle maker.
2. Mix all the ingredients for the waffles until lumps free.
3. Grease waffle iron with an oil using a pastry brush.
4. Add waffle batter on a hot waffle iron and close.
5. Make accordingly to your waffle maker.
6. Serve with syrup or honey and fresh fruits and nuts.

Recipe Notes

GF Gluten Free DF Dairy Free This is from the ARROWHEAD MILLS BUCKWHEAT PANCAKE AND WAFFLE MIX. IF you want to make your own mix just use ARROWHEAD MILLS BUCKWHEAT FLOUR and add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). I rarely use mixes, but this one looked promising. ARROWHEAD MILLS is NON-GMO, AND USDA organic. If you look for a taste of your regular waffles this is not it, but if you add syrup or honey as a topping it’s quite pleasant. This is NOT a sponsored post nor was I sent this product to review. This is fully purchased on my behalf. I found this particular brand in my local Whole Foods Market, Inc. BUCKWHEAT flour is GLUTEN FREE. Buckwheat Benefits Improves Heart Health By Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Levels Helps Prevent Gallstones Health-Promoting Potential Equal to or Even Higher than that of Vegetables and Fruits Significant Cardiovascular Benefits for Postmenopausal Women Contains Disease-Fighting Antioxidants Provides Highly Digestible Protein High Fiber Content Helps Improve Digestion Can Help Prevent Diabetes Doesn’t Contain Gluten and Is Non-Allergenic Supplies Important Vitamins and Minerals

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