March 19, 2019
In a rush? Prep once and be done with these recipes and enjoy three different takes on asparagus throughout the week!
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March 19, 2019
This no-brainer sauce takes 5 minutes to whip up, and makes all your cleanse food instantly interesting. It is used in the Sesame Burdock and Pea Shoot Salad, but feel free to spoon onto fish, grilled chicken, and steamed veggies.
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March 13, 2019
This recipe makes you forget you're on a cleanse. Simple and light fish cakes accompanied by decadent almond Thai dipping sauce feel like a treat—you'll return to this recipe in post-cleanse days!
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March 13, 2019
Time to get your Omega-3s on! Enjoy this brain food warm right out of the oven as an evening main course and make extra for a quick protein boost to a fresh salad!
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily Mazzarella
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaLoaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and a plethora of other micronutrients, this chia pudding bowl recipe is a soothing, nourishing and easily digestible morning uplift.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis warm delight features our Stress-Adapt Herbal Pow[d]er, a building and nourishing blend of Ashwagandha, Suma, and Maca roots. Cashews, vanilla, and antioxidant cinnamon take this slightly sweet and creamy treat over the top.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese tasty herbal treats are perfect mid-morning and early afternoon pick-me-ups—the times you might be crashing/craving/irritable and reaching for something sweet and caffeinated. Full of healthy fats, fiber, protein and herbal adaptogens, these superfood balls will keep you fueled without the down slope on the other side. They actually contribute to your system—which is what good food and herbs should do. Eat 1-2 per day.
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November 26, 2018
Author: Lily MazzarellaI make a batch of these tasty turkey burgers and freeze them for my week’s lunches. Sometimes I add a finely chopped green, such as chard, to boost the veggie content further.
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October 26, 2018
Author: Paige Doyle
It's that 'sweet' time of year and as much as we want to participate, we also want to keep feeling good! Learn how to make this healthy treat that even an unhealthy craving will love.
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazarrellaFor some people, giving up dairy is what’s most challenging about the prospect of doing a cleanse. But dairy is pro-inflammatory for some, and creates congestion in most of us, so it’s a good idea to give it up for a while and see how your body does without it. Trust me, this creamy cashew cheez will get you through the tough times!
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazarellaThis light, creamy, not-overly-sweet treat features vitamin C-rich springtime strawberries and goji berries, a.k.a. Happiness Berry or Wolfberry. Goji is a traditional Chinese medicine used for liver and kidney deficiency patterns, for “brightening” the eyes (no wonder, as it is chock-full of carotenes and anti-inflammatory pigments), and promoting happiness and longevity.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaI love dandelion greens! These delectable bitters are chock-full of potassium, vitamins A, C, K, folate, and choline. In herbal medicine, we use them as a classic bitter tonic to stimulate digestion and gallbladder activity, and to decongest the liver.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis gorgeous rainbow of a salad takes just a few minutes to make, delights everyone who eats it (It's a great potluck dish!), and stores well tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. It is fiber-rich and contains 3 hepatoprotectant superstars: burdock, beets, and kohlrabi.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis delicious lassi side-steps the dairy with coconut yogurt, mango, and creamy nuts and seeds. If you don’t have a batch of Divine Turmeric Paste this is a reason to whip one up (or use dried spices if you don’t have time!). Turmeric stimulates the flow of bile, protects liver cells against toxins, and reduces inflammatory enzyme load in the body. What more do you need?
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March 17, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaMany people miss crunchy and carb-y snacks when they do a cleanse. These simple flax crackers fill the void, and pair well with Cashew Cheez, pesto, avocado, smoked salmon, and tahini dressings.
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January 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaI eat meat for breakfast. After years of experimentation (and holding on to my beloved toast and oatmeal for dear life), I have determined that animal protein is what fuels me best in the beginning of the day.
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June 29, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese can be added to bowls and salads, topped with sauces and herbs, and eaten with your green soup at lunchtime if you need some protein bites. Increase or reduce recipe size depending how many people you are cooking for, and whether you want leftovers!
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June 27, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaI’ve always loved my smoothies on the thicker side, so why not really go for it, and eat it with a spoon? The ground chia and flax form a gel so this recipe has a wonderful pudding-like consistency (experiment to find your preferred consistency). I use collagen powder as it dissolves fully – but of course use your protein powder of choice. For extra flavor and texture, I love adding coconut shreds, Stress-Adapt Herbal Pow[d]er, berries, paleo granola, and hemp seeds.
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June 27, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThose of us unlucky enough to deal with insomnia and any inflammatory condition such as joint pain, eczema, asthma, allergy, or colitis know that a missed night of sleep equals an immediate skyrocketing of symptoms. And we all know what it’s like to get up from bed after a lost night’s sleep and see our skin blotchy, and our eyes bleary and blood-shot.
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June 21, 2016
Author: Lilly MazzarellaNaturally sweet and delicious, cashews offer the perfect alternative to dairy, and can be used to make vegan sauces and cheeses, and to make smoothies thick and creamy. Cashews are super nutritious – high in copper, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, and despite their creaminess, lower in fat than most nuts. The fats they do contain help maintain healthy inflammation levels.
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June 20, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaFeeling hot, sluggish, irritable, and puffy? This delicious and refreshing anti-oxidant rich juice will make you feel like a superstar. Its inflammation-fighting botanicals hit a multitude of molecular targets, which registers to you as a cool body and mind.
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June 20, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaStart your day off right with this inflammation-fighting smoothie that has the added benefit of tasting like a cherry milkshake!
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June 19, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaTo bowl or not to bowl…. I admit: my healthy skepticism got a bit of a workout in the beginning phases of the recent “bowl” craze. My Instagram and Facebook accounts were suddenly flooded with photos of bright, wholesome food bowls, accompanied by the usual social media hyperbole: “This tempeh-kimchi-bee pollen bowl is everything!” Bowl restaurants sprang up in cities like dandelions in springtime. After all, I thought, what is so different about eating veggies, rice, a...
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June 18, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaIt’s Summer, when fresh greens and herbs abound and we’re naturally drawn to lighter foods. Let’s keep with the “vegetable variety premise” from our bowls to make the ultimate inspired salad. Remember: the more vegetables you eat, the greater variety of inflammation-fighting phytonutrients your cells are exposed to!
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June 15, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaPut some sauce on it!
You’ll have to forgive the word mash-up. This super-savory, fiber and protein-rich riff on traditional tahini sauce is worth it. The sesame seeds in the tahini are a great source of calcium, and the hemp seeds provide a substantial amount of anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential fatty acids.
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June 10, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaIt’s mid-cleanse, and we thought perhaps you’d like some pasta.
Using this season’s bounty—your garden’s unrelenting zucchini, as well as basil, and parsley—we’ve constructed the perfect summer meal. Trust me: you won’t miss the starchy noodles.
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June 08, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella"Superfood": an admittedly brilliant marketing concept that typically describes a nutrient dense food—one that usually hails from a far-flung corner of the world.Well, locally grown, garden variety herbs like parsley, cilantro and basil are in fact "superfoods," we just don't usually eat them in appreciable quantities. Pesto changes all that.
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June 02, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaOkay, so I haven’t had real Ranch dressing in about 20 years. BUT. I will say that this is the closest thing to my memory of it, which is very, very good. And besides, what is “real Ranch dressing” anyway?
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March 20, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella This low-glycemic blueberry delight combines antioxidant-rich berries with mineral dense greens and cleansing flaxseeds to support healthy elimination.
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March 17, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
MACA + CHOCOLATE. OHHHH YEEEAAAAAA
Switch up your smoothie routine with this energizing and supremely delicious maca + chocolate delight.
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February 11, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese simple & scrumptious truffles boost libido by providing deep rooted energy, nourishment and delightful taste.
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January 14, 2016
Need we say more? Treat yourself. This smoothie is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you fueled through your day. And antioxidant cacao provides a pick-me-up while you’re limiting or eliminating caffeine.
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January 14, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaSunchokes, or Jerusalem Artichokes, are a rich source of prebiotic inulin—the preferred food of our healthy bacteria. They are a low-glycemic alternative to potatoes and can get crispy if you cook them long enough. Scrub them (no need to peel) and roast away!
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January 13, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis savory salmon is a decadent source of all the right fats. Seasoned with Garam Masala and curry it makes for a warming winter-time meal. Fill the rest of your plate with silky cauliflower and sweet green beans and you are in for a nurturing treat!
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January 09, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaWith or without bones, this broth is full of soluble nutrients, easily absorbed by the gut and ready to be lapped up by your cells. Benefits from regular consumption include: improved hydration and electrolyte balance; decreased hunger and cravings; increased energy; GI tract healing; stronger nails and hair (good for the bones, too!); enhanced immunity; enhanced elimination and detox; accelerated healing from surgery; and less fragile and better hydrated skin.
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October 24, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaThe brilliant golden-orange color and outrageous aroma of this soup tell you it’s got to be good for you. Indeed, this updated classic is a sure-fire hit for your immune system.
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October 23, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaTurmeric is a root that has been used for thousands of years by many cultures for its potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Golden Milk is a great way to get the benefits of Turmeric daily.
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October 22, 2015
Author: Lily MazarellaBecause at Farmacopia cleansing means feeling nourished and full of energy throughout the day! Here’s a cozy treat to warm your heart and fill your belly!
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October 21, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaMaitake. This feathery mushroom is not only a delicious culinary mushroom it is composed of outrageously medicinal properties. For a quick run down of maitake’s health benefits see “Get to know a Mushroom – The Mighty Maitake.” For now, let’s get down to eating!
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October 15, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaCome and get your greens! Greens consumption tends to suffer in the fall as we move towards heavier foods and root vegetables, and away from summer’s salads. This easy, delicious puree makes use of most of the green matter in your kitchen.
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October 13, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaShiitake. An amazing mushroom that’s much more that it’s umami flavor. This unassuming mushroom is a pharmacological powerhouse, exerting many of its beneficial effects in the immune system. From cancer-fighting chemicals, to natural killer cell activation and tumor reduction, this shroom has got it going on.
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October 11, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaPumpkin is rich in beta-carotene (a pre-cursor to infection-fighting vitamin A), vitamin C and fiber. Warming spices enhance digestion and improve circulation. And a hot cup of non-sugar chai tea gives this smoothie a comforting little kick.
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June 30, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaIt’s basil time!
Basil is a nutrition super-star: one of the constituents in its essential oil, eugenol, is a well-researched anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidant compound that beneficially modulates pro-inflammatory enzyme systems like cyclooxygenase (COX).
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June 27, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaBlueberries are a low-glycemic fruit full of anti-oxidant, blood vessel-strengthening, eye and brain-protecting flavonoids. Raspberry boasts similar anti-oxidant flavonoids, along with a couple of unique compounds: ketones, which appear to have a stimulating effect on our cells’ metabolism, and ellagitannins, which have a potent inhibitory effect on certain cancer cell lines, at least in vitro.
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March 31, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaOne of the biggest questions I get in my practice when re-working peoples’ diets: how do I get vegetables and protein at every meal without spending all day in the kitchen, chopping and cooking? I answer: HASH!
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March 30, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaSometimes cooking is this easy.
But figuring out which seafood is safe for you—and the environment—is getting harder by the minute. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch lists wild-caught Alaskan salmon as a “best choice” fish, with pacific coast caught salmon as a “good alternative.”
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March 28, 2015
Author: Lily MazarellaSauces made from cleanse-approved ingredients are absolutely encouraged during your detox! They can make the plainest food drool-worthy, and add variety to rotations of simple steamed and grilled vegetables, poultry, fish, quinoa, and brown rice.
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March 26, 2015
Author: Lily MazzarellaHarbinger of Spring Out here in California, we’re lucky to see asparagus spears poking up as early as February. Asparagus season starts elsewhere in March or April, and its cheerful appearance is a sign to the snow-weary that Spring is finally here. Asparagus has a lot going for it, not the least of which is a notably fast preparation time.
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May 30, 2014
Lily’s Divine Turmeric PasteI first learned about the healing properties of Turmeric in the late 90’s while studying Ayurvedic medicine and working at Integral Yoga Natural Vitamin in NYC (I call it the Integral Yoga Natural Compound, since they occupy most of the buildings on one block of 13th st. It’s technically an ashram in the middle of the West Village—wild!). Turmeric was everywhere, drifting in plumes around the bulk bins,
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