24 FEBRUARY 2023 I t’s trendy these days to eat clean, right? But what does it mean, exactly? Simply put, it means eating fresh, whole foods that are minimally processed. As a wellness coach, I help clients focus on eating more plants, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds. It is also important to get in the habit of flipping the packaging over and reading the ingredients before you buy. Products with five or fewer ingredients, without artificial coloring and flavorings, are the best place to start. Think about going back to basics with food. Simple food can still have lots of flavors. Here are two easy healthy dinners and one sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. youcare-selfcare.com Plant - based Wellness Owner of YouCare- SelfCare, a private wellness practice specializing in plant-based lifestyle and disease prevention. youcare-selfcare.com BY MIRIAM HAHN Sweet and saucy meals for Valentine’s Day Buffalo cauliflower tacos SERVES: 4 Valentine’s Day chocolate mousse SERVES: 6 Teriyaki soba noodles SERVES: 4 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss cauliflower with oil, ½ cup of the buffalo sauce, garlic granules and salt. 2. Roast for about 25-30 minutes. When it is done, toss with remaining buffalo sauce. 3. Put topping ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. 4. Assemble tacos in shells with buffalo cauliflower, pinto beans, tomatoes and sauce. 1. Put the dates in a small bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Let sit for 20-30 minutes. 2. Chop the chocolate and put in a double boiler or microwave to melt. 3. Remove the pits from the dates and put in a high-speed blender with the plant-based milk. Blend until smooth. 4. Add the melted chocolate and pour into individual jars or ramekins. Refrigerate until ready to serve. These will last up to two weeks in sealed containers in the fridge. 1. Sauté mushrooms in a pan for about 10 minutes . 2. Cook soba noodles and toss broccoli into the pot when there are two minutes left on cook time. 3. Drain, put back in the pot, and add spinach. 4. Once wilted, add cooked mushrooms and sauce. 5. Stir and serve. • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets • 1 tbsp. avocado oil • ¾ cup buffalo sauce, divided • ½ tsp. garlic granules • ½ tsp. pink salt • 1 can pinto beans, drained • 1 large tomato, diced • 8 small tortillas or taco shells • 6 oz. 100% cacao chocolate • 1 ¾ cup plant-based (or soy) milk • 12 pitted Medjool dates • Strawberries and coconut whipped cream for topping • 2 bundles Soba noodles • 4 cups broccoli, chopped • 4 cups spinach • 2 cartons mushrooms, sliced Ingredients Ingredients Ingredients Directions Directions Directions • 1 avocado • 1 cup cilantro • 3 tbsp. lime juice • ¼ cup water • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp. cumin • ¼ cup tamari soy sauce • 2 tbsp. olive oil • Juice of one lemon • 1 tbsp. sesame oil • 1 tbsp. maple syrup • 1 tsp. sriracha • ¼ tsp. ground ginger Dressing Sauce FDI-1916M-A © 2022 EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. AECSPAD > edwardjones.com | Member SIPC Bank-issued, FDIC-insured APY* % * Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 01/17/2023. CDs offered by Edward Jones are bank-issued and FDIC-insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per depositor, per insured depository institution, for each account ownership category. Please visit www.fdic.gov or contact your financial advisor for additional information. Subject to availability and price change. CD values are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of CDs can decrease. If CDs are sold prior to maturity, the investor can lose principal value. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC). Spencer Campman , CRPC™ Financial Advisor 2302 N Central Ave Suite 1 Phoenix, AZ 85004-1332 602-265-6821 4.65 1-year A place to grow your money for a rainy day

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