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Coconut Marinated Short Ribs and Sautéed Kale

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Boneless short ribs aren’t just for slow winter braises. Briefly thrown on the grill, boneless short ribs are also a delicious alternative to steak. The fatty marbling throughout keeps the ribs tender and flavorful. Grilled short ribs don’t necessarily need a marinade, but this one, made from coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and lime is a great one to try. It’s no secret around here that coconut milk is a much loved, keto supportive healthy fat. Used as the base for a marinade, coconut milk gives meat an extra boost of fat and also adds flavor. It does the same for kale, adding richness and slight sweetness that tones down kale’s natural bitterness. Coconut marinated short ribs and sautéed kale are best eaten hot, but both the leftover meat and kale will also satisfy as a cold lunch the next day. Servings: 4 Time in the Kitchen: 1 hour, and at least 1+ hour for marinating Ingredients Short Ribs 2 pounds (907 G) boneless beef short ribs, cut into 8 t

The 6 Nutrients Vegetarians and Vegan Diets May Be Missing

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Incorporating more meatless meals into your diet is a great way to boost health. Research shows that eating more plant-based foods and less animal products can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even some cancers. However, whether you choose to eat this way part-time or all of the time, there are a few nutrients that need more planning to ensure you are getting enough. Luckily, there many whole food sources, fortified foods, and supplements to ensure you are meeting the daily nutrient requirements. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or plan on switching any time soon, be mindful of these 6 nutrients.   Vitamin B-12 Vitamin B12, found primarily in animal products, is needed for production of DNA and maintaining nerve cells. A deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia and nerve damage, among other problems. Therefore, a reliable source of B-12 is essential, especially for vegans, in order to prevent deficiency. Since fortified foods vary greatly in the amoun

5 Clean Eating Seafood Recipes You Can Prep In Less Than 20 Minutes!

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So many of you tell me that you want to eat clean, but you just don’t have the time to do all that meal prepping on the weekends, and I don’t blame you. Who wants to give up hours of their weekend… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2rGBaHr