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Mango Lime Tart Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:34:02 +0000

Recipe by: Chef AJ via Nutrition Facts – Mango Lime Tart Recipe This Mango Lime Tart Recipe is packed with health-promoting ingredients, such as oats, mangos, cashews, and lime, and sweetened with dates, one of the healthiest whole-food sweeteners. In the mood for a frozen dessert? This Mango Lime Tart freezes perfectly. Just thaw slightly before cutting and serving or freeze it in individual slices for a quick go-to healthy dessert. COURSE: Dessert DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 12 Ingredients For the Crust ▢2 cups rolled oats (or 1 cup [120g] raw cashews and 1 cup [80g] rolled oats) ▢2 cups packed, pitted dates ▢¼ cup lime juice ▢2 teaspoons lime zest For the Filling ▢2 pounds frozen mango, defrosted (about 6 cups, diced) ▢2 ounces unsweetened dried mango, soaked in a very small amount of water until soft ▢2 cups raw cashews ▢¼ cup lime juice ▢2 teaspoons lime zest Optional Toppings ▢1-2 pounds of fresh raspberries ▢Unsweetened coconut flakes ▢Lime zest ▢Chopped mint leaves Instructions For the Crust In a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the oats into a flour-like consistency. Add the dates and process until a ball forms. Then add the lime juice and zest. If it is too wet, add a few more oats until the proper consistency is reached. Press into the bottom of a tart pan with a removable bottom. For the Filling In a high-powered blender, combine all of the ingredients (but not the optional toppings) and blend until smooth. Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle on any optional toppings, then cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the filling to firm up before slicing, serving, and enjoying. To read the original article click here.

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Pho Recipe — a Gut-Friendly Vietnamese Soup

AHA Publisher — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:16 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – There’s nothing like cooler weather that makes me want to cook up a big batch of soup and spend a cozy evening in with family and friends. Especially one that involves bone broth, grass-fed beef and immune-boosting herbs and vegetables. That’s right, I’m talking about this pho recipe, which will warm you up, aid your gut health, support your immune system during these cold winter months and is downright tasty. What Is Pho? Pho or phở originated in Vietnam in the early 20th century and has probably been around even longer, although there is poor documentation of the recipe until the last 90 years. It is thought that the French occupying the region in northern Vietnam and neighboring Chinese traditions both influenced the popular broth that we know today. After the Geneva Accords, which required Vietnam to split into two in 1954, many northern Vietnamese migrated south and brought their Vietnamese soup along with them. (1) Southern Vietnam was much more liberal with their pho soup and introduced garnishes like cilantro, lime, bean sprouts and Thai basil. How do you pronounce pho? The same you would ‘duh’! Is Pho Healthy? I would argue, absolutely. Not only are the benefits of bone broth numerous, including digestive repair, skin and joint health, but adding in healing spices and herbs boosts the benefits even more. Grass-fed beef boasts benefits of CLA, omega 3 fatty acids and is free of all hormones and antibiotics. Instead of traditional white rice noodles used in pho, I incorporated zucchini noodles, which have high anti-inflammatory properties and are high in vitamin C. (You can also opt for gluten-free brown rice noodles.) Toppings for the pho include cilantro, which helps rid the body of heavy metals, and Thai basil, which boosts immunity and contains natural antioxidant properties. Mint leaves aid in digestion and give a refreshingly cool flavor to the broth. Green onions give a mild, pungent kick and also add in antiviral and antibacterial properties to your pho soup recipe. Bean sprouts add a crunch, and since they are sprouted, are easy to digest, and you can absorb the nutrients within them much easier. Lastly, I added organic sriracha sauce to give it an extra kick and coconut aminos with beneficial enzymes, minerals and other healthy elements. So now you’re wondering how to make this pho recipe. Traditional bone broth can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to prepare, so if you’re using homemade, give yourself a day or two to get your pho broth ready. Otherwise, find a high-quality bone broth made from organic meat and vegetables to add to your pho ingredients. This pho recipe is easier to make than you think, so don’t be afraid to dive in! How to Make Pho First, take the bone broth and add it to a large stock pot. Add in onions, carrots, garlic cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamon pods, coriander seeds and coconut aminos and bring it to a boil. Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat so that the broth will simmer for 30 minutes. While the broth is simmering, go ahead and spiralize your zucchini into noodles or “zoodles.” Chop up your herbs and vegetables and set aside. Slice your sirloin steak into very thin slices, about one-fourth of an inch. Place the steak slices back in the refrigerator to keep them cold until the broth is ready. After the broth has simmered, strain out the solids and discard them. Return the broth to the stove top and keep piping hot until ready to serve. Now you’re going to assemble your pho soup bowls. First, add in a handful of zucchini noodles to the bottom of the bowl. Pour in a cup or two of bone broth over the noodles and quickly add 5–6 raw beef slices and watch them begin to cook through in the piping hot broth. Top off your pho with cilantro, green onion, bean sprouts, mint, Thai basil, organic sriracha and more coconut aminos, if desired. This pho recipe is so soothing, warming and nourishing. You’ll want to make this again and again in the upcoming winter months! Pho Recipe — a Gut-Friendly Vietnamese Soup DESCRIPTION There’s nothing like cooler weather that makes me want to cook up a big batch of soup and spend a cozy evening in with family and friends. Especially one that involves bone broth, grass-fed beef and immune-boosting herbs and vegetables. INGREDIENTS For the broth: 6 cups beef bone broth 2 onions, peeled and halved 4–5 whole carrots, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed 2–3 whole cinnamon sticks 8 star anise 5 cardamon pods 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 tablespoons coconut aminos Toppings: ½ pound sirloin steak, sliced into ¼ inch pieces 1 pound zucchini, spiralized 1 cup bean sprouts ½ cup chopped green onions ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup Thai basil leaves ¼ cup mint leaves Organic sriracha, to taste Coconut aminos, to taste INSTRUCTIONS In a large stock pot, add in beef bone broth, onion, carrots, garlic cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamon pods, coriander seeds and coconut aminos. Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and let broth simmer for 30 minutes. Place zucchini into a spiralizer and spiralize into noodles. Set aside. Slice beef into very thin slices, about ¼ inch thick. Keep beef slices in the refrigerator to keep cold until ready to add to the broth. Strain the broth and discard the solids. Return the broth to the stove to keep warm. In four soup bowls, prepare each serving by adding in zucchini noodles to the bottom. Top with pho broth and add in 5–6 raw beef slices. Top each bowl with desired amount of herbs, vegetables, sriracha and coconut aminos. Serve immediately. To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Axe click here.

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Low Carb Ginger Lime Fizz (Non-Alcoholic) Recipe

AHA Publisher — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 07:00:58 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – It’s still hot out, and there’s still plenty of time for refreshing summer drinks. If you’re looking for a new healthful and flavorful one, try out Keto Ginger Lime Fizz. Here’s how to make it, and why you should. Keto Ginger Lime Fizz Ingredients 2 limes 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, or 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger low-carb Stevia-Based Ginger Ale Ice Optional: Instant Ketones Limeade Flavor Instructions Fill a glass with ice. Juice one lime, and pour into a small bowl or cup. Add ginger to juice and mix well. Pour lime juice and ginger mix into the glass with ice. Pour 6-8 ounces low-carb stevia ginger ale over ice, stir to mix with ginger and lime juice. If you’d like to add instant ketones to enter the Keto Zone faster, reduce symptoms of keto flu, or simply add electrolytes and ketones to your body, stir in Instant Ketones. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy! Nutrition info (per recipe): 6 calories, 0 grams fat, 1 gram net carbs (1 gram carbs, 0 grams fiber), 0 grams protein Why Drink Keto Zone Ginger Fizz? First, limes and lime juice offer many health benefits. It can improve skin, help fight inflammation, exhibits anti-cancer effects, may boost the immune system, and supports healthy blood sugars. That’s a great start. Next, ginger is a potent medicinal food. Here’s what a little ginger can do in your body. Health Benefits of Ginger 1. Ginger Helps Fight Nausea For centuries, ginger has been used as a nausea remedy. It’s very effective. In fact, some studies have shown it works s well as some prescription medications (1, 2). Ginger can be used for nausea due to medications, pregnancy, motion sickness, and more Note: If you are pregnant, speak with your doctor before using large amounts of ginger. 2. Anti-Cancer Properties Ginger contains large amounts of 6-gingerol and 6-paradol, two strong nutrients that may fight cancer cells. Lab studies have shown that these ginger-derived compounds may have inhibitory effects on various types of cancer cells (3, 4). Gingerol is also highly anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, in addition to anti-tumor. The current studies are promising for ginger against cancer cells; however, more research is needed to confirm how it can be used, and its effectiveness in humans. 3. Gingerol Supports Fight Against Infections Gingerols also have anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Ginger may even prevent bacterial growth and provide anti-bacterial activity against multi-drug clinical pathogens (5). As more and more people become resistant to some antibiotics, ginger may have an important position in aiding the fight against harmful microbes. 4. Supports Heart Health Ginger also supports heart health. It promotes healthy cholesterol levels. One 45-day double-blind controlled clinical trial study on 45 patients with high cholesterol found ginger had a significant lipid-lowering effect compared with placebo (6). Another animal study found ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol in a similar way to a statin drug. 5. Potent Anti-Inflammatory Agents Every day, our bodies are under attack from free radicals and inflammation. As they build, they can become a chronic issue that leads to systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and accelerated aging of our cells. Unless you fight back with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents. Animal studies have found that ginger’s bioactive compounds and antioxidants may inhibit inflammatory brain responses. One study from 2012 published in Evidence Based Complement Alternative Medicine studied the effects of ginger extract on 60 middle-aged women. The researchers found the ginger enhanced working memory, reaction time, and attention, commonly reported problems in this population, without any reported side effects (7). 6. Relief for Muscle and Joint Aches The anti-inflammatory health benefits of ginger go even further! If you suffer from joint or muscle pain, ginger could help. Further, it can be used for muscle-induced pain and menstrual pain. One study of 150 women students took one gram of ginger powder per day for the first 3 days of their menstrual cycles. Ginger was found to be as effective as ibuprofen in relieving this menstrual pain. 7. 1-2 Superfood Punch with Turmeric Ginger, and its close counterpart turmeric, are both from the Zingiberaceae family. Like ginger, turmeric has many medicinal properties that make it popular in alternative medicine. When combined, their effects can increase. Both support reduced pain in joints and muscles. Both are healthy for the digestive system and support brain health. Together, they are truly a 1-2 superfood punch. Bottom Line Ginger is a true superfood that goes beyond macronutrient to deliver amazing health benefits. Try it today in our Keto Ginger Lime Fizz. Enjoy the refreshment and the benefits from your head to your toes. To read the original article click here.

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