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Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled & chopped 2 med. Size sweet potatoes, peeled & chopped 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste About 3 cups of Ripe Liquid Gold Chicken Broth or vegetable broth of choice 3 tbsp. grated fresh ginger Juice of 1 small lemon (approx. 2 tbsp.) **optional – add spices to enhance flavours 2 tsp. turmeric powder, 1 tsp. curry powder Or 1 tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp. maple syrup   Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees C 2. Peel and seed the squash.  Roughly chop into 2-inch cubes. 3. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 2-inch cubes. 4. Place both on a baking tray or roasting pan. 5. Drizzle squash and potatoes with olive oil, sea salt. 6. Place in the oven for 30 minutes – remove and stir.  Replace back into the oven for another 15-20 minutes or until soft. 7. While the vegetables are baking, in a soup pot, add the broth, grated ginger, lemon juice and sea salt – bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low to allow it to simmer. Add the spices if desired. 8. Once the vegetables are finished baking, add them to the soup pot and stir – let simmer for another 15-20 minutes. 9. Using an immersion blender or stand blender, blend until creamy.  Add more broth & or water until desired texture is achieved. Deb Agar is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.  Book a FREE consultation with Deb by emailing info@holisticallyhip.ca

Ingredients:2 oranges (peeled)½ lemon (peeled)3 carrots1 celery stick1 inch of ginger1 inch of turmeric Directions:01. Run ingredients through a juicer. Drink juice immediately for full nutritional value.This is a fabulous tonic juice for glowing skin with an added boost to elevate yourimmune system when you are feeling run down.

Ingredients:1 organic red apple3 carrots3 celery sticks½ cucumber½ lemon (peeled)2 cups spinach Directions:01. In a juicer, juice the apple, carrots, celery, lemon and cucumber.02. In a blender, blend 1/2 cup of the juice with 2 cups of spinach, then pour thespinach juice in with the remaining juice and stir together. Enjoy immediately toget the maximum benefits, or save it in a glass jar in the fridge and drink it later inthe afternoon. This refreshing juice is both nourishing and energizing.

Ingredients:1 frozen banana (cut into chunks) or 1 cup papaya1 cup frozen blueberries1 cup frozen mangos½ cup fresh cilantro½ orange juice½ cup water1 tsp. barley grass juice powder1 tsp. Atlantic dulse flakes Directions:01. Add banana or papaya, blueberries, mangos, cilantro, orange juice and water toa blender and blend until smooth.02. Add barley grass juice powder and dulse flakes and blend again until smooth.This delicious smoothie has powerful detoxifying ingredients, while the freshcilantro gives it an uplifting aroma. With no added fat, this smoothie is perfect forthe morning to aid in detoxifying your brain and body.

Ingredients:1½ frozen banana (cut into chunks) or 1 cup papaya1 tbsp. red pitaya powder1 cup frozen blueberries1 cup spinach¼ cup water Directions:01. Add banana or papaya, blueberries and water to the blender and blend untilsmooth.02. Add red pitaya powder and blend again until smooth.This smoothie has no added fat and is perfect for the morning time to aid in thebody’s natural cleansing process.

Ingredients:1 ripe banana½ cup frozen wild blueberries½ cup frozen mangos½ cup frozen organic strawberries1 cup spinach1 tsp. pomegranate powder½ cup spring water Directions:01. In a blender, add all ingredients and blend for about 1 - 2 minutes or untilsmooth. Add a bit more water if necessary. This smoothie has no added fat andis perfect for the morning time, it is both cleansing for your body and beautifyingfor your skin.

Ingredients:1 cup organic gluten free quick oats¼ cup hemp hearts¼ cup ground flax½ cup sunflower butter (nut-free)¼ cup honey1 tsp. vanilla extract¼ cup vegan chocolate chipsPinch of sea salt Directions:01. Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients. Mix all together.02. With wet hands, roll ingredients into bite size balls and place on a parchmentlined cookie sheet.03. Put in freezer for 15 minutes to set, then keep in the fridge. These little beautiesare perfect to take with you when you are on-the-go and need a quick little bite. They are also school safe as they are nut-free. For a (nutty) version, add crunchyalmond butter instead of sunflower butter.