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Spoon this tasty Pumpkin Seed Pesto over pasta, roasted or steamed veggies, zucchini noodles, seafood, or anywhere you want fresh flavor.

Vegan Pesto

Pesto is typically made with pine nuts, however, they’re sometimes hard to find and expensive. So, toasted pumpkin seeds make an excellent alternative. Pesto also typically uses cheese, but this pesto is completely dairy-free and vegan. All you need is a good pinch of pink salt instead.

Pumpkin Seed Pesto Ingredient Benefits

  • Pumpkin Seeds: Pumpkin seeds provide a variety of minerals. Just one ounce provides 14% DV of zinc, 23% DV of iron, and 37% DV of magnesium. (1) Zinc supports our immune system and clear skin, iron helps with energy and hair growth, while magnesium fights depression and PMS, reduces insulin resistance, and helps our body better deal with stress. Pumpkin seeds also contain antioxidants like carotenoids and vitamin E. Antioxidants reduce inflammation and protect your cells from harmful free radicals.
  • Olive Oil: Olive oil is the most studied oil, and has the most documented health benefits. It provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and supports heart and brain health. Unlike vegetable oils, olive oil won’t break you out.
  • Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a touch of tart flavor and a boost of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system and collagen production.
  • Pink Salt: Unrefined salt, like pink salt, adds a delicious salty flavor, with less sodium and dozens of more trace minerals. It tastes very salty, so you can use less than you normally would table salt.

I made this Pumpkin Seed Pesto on an episode of The Doctors on CBS. We did a whole segment on the health benefits of seeds and why you should be eating more of them.

Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
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Instructions

  • First, toast the pumpkin seeds on your stovetop. Heat a pan over medium heat, add the pumpkin seeds (no oil needed). Shake the pan around and stir regularly, so they don’t burn, for about 5-7 minutes. They will get a little puffed up and crunchy.
  • Add the pumpkin seeds, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend while slowly pouring in the olive oil. Scrape down the sides as needed. You can leave it a little chunky, or blend longer to make it a little smoother. Taste, and add more salt if needed.
  • Spoon over roasted or steamed vegetables, zucchini noodles, seafood, or pasta.

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This medicinal Nettle & Rose Hips tea helps to clear acne and other inflammatory skin conditions when drank regularly.

The key to unlocking the skin clearing and nourishing benefits of nettle is to make a decoction – a form of tea in which the herbs are boiled in water for a long period of time (in this case an hour). This allows the tough nettle leaf to release more of its skin-nourishing nutrients – which you’ll miss out on by doing a quick steep of a nettle tea bag.

It’s super simple to make, and quite tasty, whether served hot or cold. If you’d like to serve it cold. Simply let it cool to room temperature before pouring over ice or refrigerating.

Benefits Of Nettle & Rose Hips Tea

  • Nettle: Nettle is well-known for its beneficial effects on the skin. In fact, while researching nettle, I found an article published in the Associated Medical Journal in 1854, extolling how a simple nettle decoction drank daily healed even the most recalcitrant of inflammatory skin conditions and rashes. (1) Nettle is rich in antioxidants including polyphenols, which protect against inflammation and disease. Antioxidants help to protect the skin from free radical damage, keeping it healthy, clear, and ageless. (2, 3, 4) Some preliminary research suggests it may also aid in blood sugar regulation, which is critical for clear skin. (5)
  • Rose Hips: Rose hips add a lovely floral and tart flavor to this tea. It’s also a rich source of polyphenols and other antioxidants, including vitamin C. Rose hips provide anti-inflammatory benefits and aid in wound repair which may help speed the healing of acne. (6, 7, 8)

Nettle And Rose Hips Tea

Drinks For Clear Skin: Nettle & Rose Hips Tea
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings3 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. loose leaf nettle tea
  • 5-6 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp loose leaf rose hips or 2 rose hips tea bags

Instructions

  • For a tea pot with strainer: Add 3 tablespoons of nettle to your strainer. Then add water to your tea pot and place the strainer inside.
    Alternatively: Add water to a medium-sized saucepan along with the nettle.
  • Bring the pot of water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an hour, or until the water reduces by close to half.
  • Once your nettle tea is done steeping, add the rosehips to the teapot and let steep for another 3 to 5 minutes. If using a pan, strain the herbs out before serving.
  • Drink it hot, or let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating it or pouring it over ice. This makes at least 3 servings, so it can also be enjoyed later. You can reheat the nettle tea later if you prefer it warm.

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This Blemish Blast Blueberry Smoothie is packed with antioxidant- and nutrient-rich ingredients that provide anti-inflammatory benefits to help reduce blemishes.

Blemish Blast Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients

Here is a breakdown of how the blemish blast blueberry smoothie ingredients support clear skin:

  • Blueberries: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants that protect your body from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to acne, inflammation, aging, and chronic disease. (1, 2, 3)
  • Flaxseed: Fiber-rich flaxseed is also a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Omega-3 rich foods can help reduce the size and redness of pimples and speed the rate at which wounds heal. (4)
  • Hemp seed: Hemp seeds are an excellent source of easy-to-digest plant protein. They also provide fiber and omega-3s, as well as a variety of phytonutrients. (5, 6)
  • Chia seeds: Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, providing a whopping 10g of fiber per ounce. Fiber helps to stabilize blood sugar, which is key to maintaining blemish-free skin. They’re also rich in antioxidants and omega-3. (7, 8)
  • Banana: rich in fiber and powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals. (9, 10)

Blemish Blast Blueberry Smoothie

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Total Time 5 minutes
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Blueberry Smoothie

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Instructions

  • Combine all blueberry smoothie ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.*
  • Pour smoothie into a glass and top with coconut shreds and blueberries.

Recipe Notes

*If you prefer a thinner consistency simply add more water or ice.

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This vegan feta cheese recipe tastes just like feta cheese and is perfect on top of a Greek salad. It’s made with 4 simple ingredients and requires minimal effort to make.

Simply press the excess water out of extra-firm tofu, cube it, marinate it, and it’s done. How easy is that?

Vegan Feta Ingredients

  • Tofu: Extra-firm tofu gives us a feta cheese texture with minimal effort. Simply dice and marinate. Even better, if you can find it, use fermented tofu (which is even firmer and my personal favorite). When buying tofu, always choose organic tofu to avoid GMOs.
  • Lemon Juice: Lemon juice provides the tang that is characteristic of fermented foods like cheese. It also provides a Vitamin C boost and a plethora of phytonutrients and antioxidants which support clear, glowing skin from within.
  • Oregano: Oregano does more than give this tofu flavor. It’s a surprisingly antioxidant-rich spice that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Just a pinch packs a punch.

Vegan Feta Cheese (That Tastes Just Like Feta)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings2

Ingredients

  • 1 block organic tofu extra firm or fermented
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ¼-½ tsp. salt

Instructions

  • First, press the tofu: Lay out a clean kitchen towel, wrap up tofu in it and put a heavy book on top for 30 minutes.*
  • Next, combine lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a shallow container and mix well.
  • Once the tofu is done being pressed, slice it into cube-sized pieces and add to the container with marinade. Then close the container with a lid, shake it up and let it sit for at least an hour. The longer, the better.
  • Serve over greek salad or any salad of choice.

Recipe Notes

* This step is key to press out excess water so the tofu absorbs the maximum amount of the marinade.

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Why dairy-free vegan feta cheese?

Because of a wealth of data, it is widely acknowledged that dairy consumption is associated with acne. So, this dairy-free alternative is a delicious choice that gives you the taste of feta, without the risk of a dairy-related breakout. For more dairy-free alternatives, check the recipe section of my website.

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This tasty fresh Lemon, Ginger Mint Tea supports clear skin, better digestion, and immune health.

Benefits Of Lemon Ginger Mint Tea

  • Spearmint: beneficial for acne-prone skin, as it aids in balancing hormones by reducing excess androgens, which in turn, reduces excess sebum (oil) production. (1, 2)
  • Lemon: adds a boost of Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that aids in wound healing and collagen synthesis. (3)   
  • Ginger: provides anti-inflammatory benefits to help bring down bumps and redness. (4)

Lemon Ginger Mint Tea

Drinks For Clear Skin: Lemon Ginger Mint Tea
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • Ginger 1 inch, sliced thin
  • 10-20 spearmint or mint leaves
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Turn off the heat. 
  • Add the ginger and mint leaves. Steep for at least 3-5 minutes. 
  • Pour into two mugs, and add a squeeze of lemon into each mug. 

Recipe Notes

Note: For iced tea, simply let the tea cool to room temperature and then add lemon and pour over ice. 

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