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SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI
2 cups almond flour
2 mediumsweet potatoes, cooked to soft
2 largeeggs
2 tbsp. arrow root or xanthan gum (gluten-free)
1⁄2 tsp. Himalayan salt
Mix all ingredients in a stand mixer. Flour your work station and knead dough for 2-3 minutes, until it’s not sticky and comes together in a
large ball. Roll dough into 1⁄2-inch diameter logs and cut into 1-inch pieces. Use a gnocchi paddle or fork to create ridges.
Bring water to a boil and drop 8-10 gnocchi into the water. Once they float to the top, use a skimmer or strainer
to retrieve them. Toss cooked gnocchi with olive oil to prevent sticking and collect in a dish or bowl until you’re ready to top with sauce and serve.
Eat with sauce of choice. (I love kale pesto.)
Wherever DeLuise g“oes, her message is the same: With a little education and preparation, anyone can cook healthy food that tastes good.
DeLuise’s patients were also motivated to save themselves. They asked her about zinc, vitamin D and other supplements purported to stave off the virus. Indeed,
a renewed focus on immunity boosting
is one of the lingering side effects of the pandemic. Nutrition Business Journal reported a 12 percent bump in supplement
use in 2020, the highest growth year for the industry since 1997.
While she’s not opposed to supplements, DeLuise is convinced that eating healthy foods is the best way to enrich your immune system and enhance overall wellness. Our bodies absorb vitamins and nutrients differently when they come into
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