Cauliflower Salad with Mint, Pomegranates, and Nigella Seeds

Bella Breakdown Shave the cauliflower for this salad recipe within an hour of serving so that it won’t have time to discolor, and make quick work of that task by using a mandoline. Ingredients 8 SERVINGS 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 head of cauliflower (about 1½ pounds), broken into large florets, sliced as thinly as possible 1 cup pomegranate seeds ½ cup coarsely chopped mint ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives ¼ cup nigella seeds (buy HERE or at any Indian food market)...

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Model Valentina Zelyaeva’s Favorite Sunchoke Soup Recipe

  Bella Breakdown The Russian stunner and burgeoning wellness guru knows a thing or two about eating right and enjoying life. She starts today’s soup with a trip to the farmer’s market for some fresh, local ingredients. So swing by your local produce department and pick up this list of goodies. Your Shopping List •Sunchokes •Celery •Celery Root •Kale •Garlic •Shallots •Ginger Your How-To Start by washing the sunchokes really well and give them a rough chop. Next peel the celery root, wash well and chop. Then peel your shallot and chop. Add to a big pot with herbs...

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Eat Clean: Strawberry Chia Pudding

Bella Breakdown There is nothing nicer than whipping up a batch of fresh puddings. This sweet treat is also nice on your waistline and packed full of healthy ingredients. To whip up a batch of your own strawberry chia puddings, all you’ll need is: 4 c. almond milk 2 c. fresh strawberries 2 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. vanilla pinch of salt 1/2 c. chia seeds Start by adding the almond milk, strawberries, coconut oil, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and a pinch of salt to your blender or food processor. Blend until it’s the...

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How to Mix The Perfect Classic Greek Salad

Bella Breakdown In the post-new years resolution, healthy eating mania, salads are everything. While we love all the new health crazes out there, nothing really beats a classic greek salad. They’ve stood the test of time for good reason, they’re delicious! We love all the different textures in this salad, that’s why we tear some ingredients and slice others, plus it’s always fun to cook with your hands. Start by washing your vegetables and tearing however much romaine lettuce you’d like into medium size pieces. Slice a handful of cherry tomatoes in halves and crumble a good block of...

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Rose Water, Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Bella Breakdown This simple and delicious recipe is perfect on a warm summer’s night and couldn’t be easier to make. With it’s creamy texture and light flavor this pudding would be the perfect dish to raise the bar at your next potluck. For this recipe you’ll need: • 7-8 T. Chia Seeds • 2 C. Coconut Milk • 3-4 T. Rosewater • Raw Honey • ½ t. Cardamom • ½ t. Vanilla • Sultana Raisins • Crushed Pistachios Start by pouring the coconut milk in a bowl and stirring in the chia seeds. Add the ground cardamom and vanilla...

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