Welcome to Newsletter 7 of 2025! If you celebrated Easter, I hope it went well! As always, this newsletter contains the latest recaps of To Your Better Health. There are some amazing fruits and veggies in season and one of the blogs has several great recipes using the produce from April. It is also Autism Acceptance month, and I have a few blogs about that too!
I also have a couple of recipes in this blog where I post to my social media. If you would like to friend or follow me, my social media account links are in the right-hand tab. I post a lot of recipes, blogs, and other great content, and sometimes share great content that I find too! Don’t miss out!
Blog Recap
Recipe Recap
Artichoke Gratin
Ingredients
- 2 whole artichokes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or almond flour (for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the tops and stems of the artichokes, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to remove the fuzzy choke from the center.
- Place artichokes cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix parmesan cheese with breadcrumbs (or almond flour).
- Press the mixture onto the cut side of each artichoke, gently packing it in.
- Cover loosely with foil and roast for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and roast an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon before serving.
Why it’s healthy: This version adds a satisfying crunch while keeping it nutrient-dense. Artichokes support digestion and liver health, while parmesan provides protein and calcium, and almond flour offers a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative.
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 peeled and sectioned orange
1/2 squeezed lime juice
1/2 squeezed lemon juice (adding peel is optional)
1 tsp vanilla
2 tablespoons Stevia
1 cup Greek yogurt
Lots of ice
Blend in blender and enjoy!
Asparagus Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional (Protein Boost):
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed (see tips below)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Sauté the base
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. - Start the potatoes first
Add the ½-inch cubed potato and pour in the vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes. - Add asparagus
Stir in chopped asparagus and continue simmering another 5–7 minutes, until both the potato and asparagus are fork-tender. - Add beans (if using)
Stir in the drained white beans and let them warm for 1–2 minutes. - Blend until smooth
Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a blender) and blend until silky smooth. - Make it creamy
Stir in coconut milk or Greek yogurt, plus lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. - Adjust & serve
Add more broth if needed for consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Notable Quotes
“No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.”
-Ross Temple
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Thanks so much for reading! I hope you have enjoyed this latest edition of Newsletter 7 and try out any of the recipes! Feel free to comment and share your thoughts! Subscription is also free. You can read about great information, recipes, and products here! Have a wonderful day and cheers to your better health!
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