Danielle's NCAP Blog

  Chili Con Carne                     This week I created the ultimate chili con carne, meaning chili with meat. It is simmered with all the classical chili ingredients that we know and love. Believe it or not, this was my very first time making a classic stovetop chili and it 100% will not be the last time. It is the perfect meal, one that’s rich and hearty, yet doesn’t skimp on the best ingredients needed to achieve an immaculate flavor. This recipe is a must! Ingredients 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 2 TSP Himalyain salt 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves 1 TBS ground cumin 1 TBS ground coriander 1TBS chili powder 3 TBS julienned sun dried tomatoes 30 oz. diced tomatoes (canned) 30oz. Red kidney beans (canned; rinsed) 1 cinnamon stick Simply, heat the saucepan over medium and once heated, add oil, beef, and salt. Once browned all nicely, add onions until softened- this took me 10 minutes. Then, toss ...

  Today’s recipe will take a little longer than the others’ posted on my Blog to make, But it is 100% worth it!!!!! After only 13 hours, I was able to make an immense amount of insanely delicious beef bone broth. For a few seconds, I was hesitant to try it, but once I did I did not want to stop. ITs a must!  Please watch my video to see how to make it and enjoy reading all the amazing benefits that this dish provides below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PlTcsG2sRY Ingredients: Carrots Celery 1 whole Onion 1 whole Garlic  3 Beef marrow bones  Dried parsley and thyme Benefits Beef Bone Broth filled with ingredients that benefit the digestive tract (gelatin), our musculoskeletal system (GAG’s) and nervous system. Gelatin helps with gut inflammation.  glycosaminoglycans, GAG’s, play a crucial role in the cell signaling process and help with healing from injury, specifically hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate .   collagen.https://broyaliving.com/bl...

  Roasted Red Pepper Hummus  I decided to make my own Tahini sauce, it ended up being extremely easy and quick to make! All you need is some extra virgin olive oil and toasted sesame seeds, as you’ll see in the video below.Having to create a healthy snack/ appetizer for NCAP, I was able to perceive how easy it is to make hummus at home; I am in love. Tastes so much better than store-bought hummus, that it was devoured by my family and I in less time than it took to make it! To make this creamy roasted red pepper hummus, and the dreamy tahini sauce contained within it, you will want to set aside 30-45 minutes to make. The best part is that once you’re done blending up all your ingredients, it is ready to serve.          Video on how to make it⇩ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zTa_vNUKCw     Ingredients  2 whole red bell peppers  1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas  1 large lemon 1/4 cup tahini 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 ...

  Benefits contained within your salad Raspberries  Antioxidant powerhouse; antioxidant helps reduce inflammation Reduces risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, arthritis pain  Linked to better DNA repair The flavonoids help to improve coordination, memory, and mood; therefore, benefits your nervous system.  https://www.health.com/food/raspberries-nutrition Strawberries  Abundant in vitamin C, which supports our immune system and integumentary system by producing collagen https://www.health.com/food/strawberries-nutrition Blueberries Contains Flavonoids, phenolic, and polyphenol compounds that have been shown to reverse cellular aging of cognitive and motor functions.  A superfood Benefits nervous system by enhancing communication between nerve cells Anti-inflammatory properties that protect the integumentary system,muscular system, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. https://www.health.com/food/bluerberries-nutrition Arugula  From the cruc...

  We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, this is because during the night your body feels as if it’s fasting and therefore our glucose gets lower. When you eat your breakfast in the morning, it will boost your energy and restore all the glucose levels that have been lost. That means that breakfast keeps your metabolism up for the day, it’s thought to help you focus. If you are someone like me who eats breakfast around what most people would consider lunch time, it could be referred to as intermittent fasting-which is proven to be beneficial to your metabolism as well! Many people resort to quick and toxic breakfasts favorites, like cereal or pop tarts. These foods do not keep you energized or keep you feeling good throughout the day like a healthy breakfast should. As an aspiring pediatric surgeon, I feel we should strive to encourage kids to eat a plate full of health-boosting foods for breakfast. Below is a recipe for a delicious quiche with sunflower cr...

  Scrumptious way to get your superfoods in!