Dr. Trevor Cates' Recipe Blog
What you eat can have a big effect on your skin. Many nutrients and foods can and do nourish the skin from the inside out. I’m excited to share with you some of my favorite skin-nourishing and cleansing recipes.
Black Bean Turkey Chili
Looking for something hearty to counterbalance cooler temperatures? Warm up with this seasonal fiber-filled chili. Since black beans have more antioxidants than any other bean, you'll find the recipe is rich in nutrients in addition to flavor.
Berry Bliss Smoothie Bowl
Summer is the season of berries, and pairing them with avocado and coconut milk balances the carbs for the ideal breakfast smoothie bowl.
Pan Seared Scallops Over Collard Greens
Fresh scallops are easier to find in springtime and what better way to enjoy them than over a bed of newly harvested collard greens.
Spring Greens Strawberry Salad Recipe
Salads are precisely the nourishment our bodies need to shift from winter to spring, with easy-to-digest, tender, early warm-weather greens, mint, scallions, and light dressings like the ones in this recipe.
Creamy Cilantro Green Pea Soup
The vibrant green color and crisp flavors of this creamy pea soup has cilantro, which adds extra vitamin C to energize your body for spring.
Black Bean and Swiss Chard Soup
Warming cayenne and paprika give this soup extra heat to keep you toasty through the wintertime. The high fiber and antioxidant content help support hormonal harmony.
Barley Salad with Roasted Winter Squash
This flavorful, hearty salad is a classic seasonal combination of winter squash, fennel, onion, and orange. Together, these ingredients provide an array of immune-boosting nutrients, including vitamin C, beta carotene, selenium, and zinc. For a gluten-free version, substitute buckwheat for the barley.
Beet Ginger Smoothie Juice
You can enjoy this as a breakfast smoothie or a beverage on its own. Beets are full of nutrients such as folate and magnesium, and the celery, kale, apple, and hemp seeds give it an extra fiber punch.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad
Relish fall flavors with this salad topped with warm and delicious apples and brussels sprouts with a light sweetness from raw honey and pomegranate seeds. It's so naturally colorful, which means antioxidants abound!
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Bring in the fall flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger in the form of a nourishing smoothie. Pumpkin is rich in the antioxidant beta carotene, cinnamon helps balance blood sugar, and ginger aids digestion. The perfect combination for a fall reset!
