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Non-Dairy Golden Milk, The Healthiest of All the Healthy Drinks

A soothing Age-Old Remedy that fights inflammation, boosts immunity, helps digestion & more
April 6, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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I’m sure you’ve heard or seen the latest health craze by now; “golden milk” has become a household name in the wellness world in the past few months with its superfood ingredients and long list of health benefits.  But it’s actually an age-old concoction with simple, yet effective all natural ingredients that just so happens to also be a comforting, warm, delicious drink.  I personally love to enjoy my non-dairy golden milk in the evening as I unwind from the day, with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. 

The health benefits of non-dairy golden milk are almost too good to be true; the ingredients all pack a healthful punch.  Its main ingredient is turmeric, which is known to be a strong antioxidant, but it also has anti-cancer properties and anti-inflammatory effects.  The full list of benefits goes on and on, including being a liver detoxifier and immunity booster, too. But golden milk also includes coconut oil, which we’ve all ready about the 23498234029 health benefits of, as well as fresh ginger that helps with digestion, nausea, bacterial infections and even a big fighter against heart disease and stroke. Lastly honey, which helps to prevent heart disease as well, along with a whole slew of healing effects. And if you suffer from seasonal allergies like me and pollen is the main culprit then ingesting local honey is said to reduce your reaction to seasonal pollen by half.  But keep in mind it must be local honey! *To make this vegan sub in maple syrup or agave for the honey*

Anyway, making non-dairy golden milk is easy; simply combine all of the ingredients, bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes, then enjoy! You can add more or less honey as you decide on your sweetness preference, as well as coconut milk versus almond milk with the range of richness and consistency for both. The drink can even be made as a batch, storing up to five days in an airtight container in the refrigerator before being reheated.  My recipe below serves four, and I’m sure you’ll find that you want to keep it all to yourself to enjoy!  It’s that good.  Cheers to health and happiness, friends. Truly, MKR

P.S. You may be tempted to skip the black pepper but don’t; when paired with turmeric, black pepper helps your body absorb turmeric by 2,000%. xo 

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Vegan Golden Milk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk (or almond milk for a lighter consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey (local if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 small pieces of ginger, grated OR a few drops of Ginger Vitality Essential Oil 
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • freshly ground cinnamon, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot, simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
  3. Serve with a dash of fresh ground cinnamon.
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Making Smarter Snacking Choices

Sharing my newest and healthiest snacking obsession, Pure Growth Organic
February 19, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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I’m one of those people that will eat an entire bag of chips without even realizing it, (any other “grazers” out there reading this?!)  I actually don’t like to have snacks on hand at home because of that very reason.  So I was recently over-the-moon to find a brand that has less-guilt snack options with all the organic ingredients I can feel good about. 

Enter Pure Growth Organic.  Pure Growth Organic has an incredibly refreshing take on organic eating; it’s affordable, approachable and downright easy.  And not to get too technical but, PGO has no artificial colors or flavors, no MSG and 0g trans fat per serving.  The brand covers all the sweet and savory bases too, and actually makes snackable items that I would want to eat, even if they aren’t on the healthier side.  From chips to popcorn, pretzels, snack mix, animal crackers, breakfast biscuits, bars and oatmeal, there are seriously so many goodies.  My personal favorites are the super chips (pictured here), the animal crackers and the chocolate banana breakfast bars. 

Another reason I’ve been focused on smarter snacking is because of my schedule.  If you’ve been following along, the team and I have been on a string of road trips lately, and having smart snacking options with us was an absolute must.  We had a whole canvas bag filled with PGO snacks which was perfect as we didn’t feel bad noshing in the car between stops (and it helped us all avoid being hangry…cough, cough, Kat).  At home in Atlanta, I’ve been splitting my time between the shoppe, my office at home, and wherever we’re shooting that day, and I’ve found that having these healthy snacks with me in my bag is a life-saver too; sometimes I don’t find the time to eat and just need some quick fuel to be onto the next item on my to-do list.  

One other bonus worth mentioning: the snacks, specifically the super chips, are beautiful.  So next time you’re putting out a crudite, cheese, or dip platter when entertaining think a little outside of the box and grab some PGO super chips!

Word to the wise though: it’s a little harder to find these snacks at your local grocery store, but you can order them online from Walmart and Amazon.  I promise you that they’re worth ordering and trying out, especially if you have little ones at home and are struggling to find a healthy snack-time options.  Truly, MKR

P.S. Check out PGO’s Facebook page and Instagram for more healthy eating inspo. xo 

Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha | This post is in collaboration with Pure Growth Organic, a brand we love and adore.  All opinions are 100% our own. 

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Everything But the Kitchen Sink Lettuce Cups with Vegan Green Goddess Dressing

Make This Super Simple & Healthy Meal In A Flash
February 14, 2017
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > 30 Minute Meals

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Roasted Chicken & Vegetarian Lettuce Cups with homemade Vegan Green Goddess Dressing, Waiting On Martha
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Lettuce cups are a lot like nachos in my mind (and you know how deep my love for nachos runs).  You can truly throw anything you want in them and enjoy as an easy, fresh, guilt-free take on your favorite dishes.  I call these particular lettuce cups my “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” lettuce cups because I whip them up when I’m too weary to run to the store, instead using all sorts of things I find in the fridge for an easy and healthy weeknight meal.  Sound familiar?!

While these healthy lettuce cups are absolutely delicious the big winner here is the homemade vegan green goddess dressing.  I made mine dairy-free, using Vegenaise and Tofutti (two of my favorite vegan substitutions that taste just as good), amongst a lot of other goodness.  Guys, this dressing is so good that it might even overtake my love for homemade french onion dip.  The dipping possibilities are endless with this vegan green goddess dressing; I’m dunking chips in it as you’re reading this! And I promise you will NEVER taste the dairy free difference.

But back to the lettuce cups.  I mixed things up and made a few vegetarian chalked full of Mediterranean chickpeas and fresh avocado and the others with my favorite rotisserie chicken.  Even with the pulled rotisserie chicken, the dish is incredibly simple and fast to make, and not to mention super healthy to enjoy. I’m a big fan of making a rotisserie chicken on Sunday, then incorporating it in dishes for 2-3 days during the week.  The glory of a great leftover meal like this one never fails to put a smile on my face. 

For the actual lettuce cups I prefer to use a head of iceberg lettuce.  In order to get 5-6 cups out of each head of lettuce, I first chop off the bottom in one big slice.  Next, I flip the head over and very, very lightly hit it down on the cutting board.  This will loosen the center pieces, allowing you to slowly pull it apart.  Voila!  You have your lettuce cups.  Check out the recipe in it’s entirety below and please let me know if you decide make these this week, you’ll love them!  Truly, MKR 

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Everything But the Sink Lettuce Cups with Green Goddess Dressing
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
25 min
For the Lettuce Cups
  1. 1 head of iceberg lettuce pulled apart into 5-6 cups
  2. 1 rotisserie chicken, pulled apart
  3. 1 large can Garbanzo beans, rinsed
  4. 1 red onion, thinly sliced in rounds
  5. 1 fresh avocado, sliced
  6. 1/4 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  7. a small handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
  8. Plus any leftover herbs you have from your Green Goddess Dressing (see below)
  9. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  10. salt & pepper to taste
For the Green Goddess Dressing
  1. 1 medium avocado
  2. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  3. 1-2 tablespoons vinegar
  4. 3-5 tablespoons water
  5. 1/2 cup Vegenaise (vegan mayo)
  6. 1/2 cup Toffuti (vegan sour cream)
  7. 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  8. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  9. 4 tablespoons chives, finely sliced
  10. 2 cloves garlic
  11. Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. For the dressing combine all ingredients into a blender and blend till combined.
  2. On a large platter lay down your lettuce cups and fill with desired toppings. Drizzle with vegan green goddess dressing and enjoy!
Notes
  1. *One head of lettuce should give you 5-6 cups.
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