Dr. John Day, Cardiologist

My cute 12 year old son helped me name and post this smoothie.  He wisely advised me that giving my recipies book-like titles would make them far more interesting.

Don’t be fooled by the color of this smoothie, which happens to be a vibrant green. This really tastes like a creamy peanut butter smoothie. It just packs a bunch of extra nutrients without sacrificing taste.

The recipe is simple: unsweetened almond milk, peanut butter, hemp seeds, avocado, spinach (this where it gets its vibrant green), and of course, the DATE!

Collard greens! Interested in nutrients that support the body’s detox system, antioxidant system, and inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system? Not sure how to prepare them? I wasn’t. We were out of greens and I had just a few minutes to stop at a small local store.  The only greens available were collard greens, so I snatched them up.  When I got home, I stood there looking at them wondering what in the world to do with them. As I tried to imagine how I might most enjoy them, I decided to make a tasty broth of vegetable bouillon, aminos, rice vinegar, hot sauce, with a touch of peanut butter. I stirred in diced tofu and topped with crushed peanuts and chili flakes. It turned out to be a super fast and delicious way to enjoy these powerful greens. Go get some collard greens and give them a try!

Our friend LuAnn, who owns a bakery, devised this awesome chocolate chip cookie recipe and shared it for one of our health seminars.  Made from oatmeal, bananas, coconut, cinnamon, and vanilla, she calls them “LuAnn’s Breakfast Cookies” because they are “so healthy you could eat them for breakfast.”  These are also great to share at holiday gatherings. Enjoy!

Compliments of LuAnn Lukenbach, www.andtheheartbeatgoeson.wordpress.com

LuAnn’s Cupcakes & Bakery 656 Division Street, Park City, UT 84098, 801.688.7468