
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.

Chilled Avocado Soup
This cool, refreshing soup's main ingredient is one of my all-time favorite skin-nourishing foods: avocado. Mixed with cilantro, lime juice, and ginger, this zesty bowl is sure to tickle your taste buds.

Skin-Nourishing Coffee Substitute
While some people can tolerate caffeine better than others it still has a reputation for its dehydrating and inflammatory effects. If you are trying to cut out caffeine but still want the warm pick-me-up in the morning, then try this skin-nourishing coffee substitute. Made with dandelion root which is full of antioxidants and chicory root

Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe
This summer soup is great for warm days when you need to cool down! Watermelon is an excellent source of the antioxidants lycopene, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. This juicy fruit is 92 percent water, meaning it’s packed with hydration benefits. This is a top pick for warm spring and summer days, when watermelon is in

Bean Dip Hummus
Bean Dip Hummus is a great (and tasty) way to get protein and fiber in your diet. This recipe is versatile and you can customize it to your favorite type of bean. Serve with some healthy veggies for dipping. It's always nice to have a yummy dip in the fridge when it's snack time. You

Crisp Kale Chips
Get your crunchy snack fix with these Crisp Kale Chips. Kale chips are a great low-carb snack between meals. They are super simple to make and you can experiment with your own favorite combination of spices such as cumin and turmeric. These disappear quickly in my house. They're super simple to make, and are a

Quinoa Salad Recipe
The key ingredient in this salad is the popular and powerful superfood, Quinoa! This colorful and antioxidant-rich salad can help ward off free radical damage to your skin cells and help reverse oxidative damage from toxins in the environment. When it comes to antioxidants in food, people often think of fruit and vegetables, but colorful

Salmon Salad Wraps Recipe
The Salmon Salad Wrap is one of my favorite skin-nourishing recipes for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines the healthy benefits of salmon’s Omega-3 fatty acids and essential minerals and nutrients from collard greens. No mayonnaise or creamy dressing in this delectable salmon salad! And ditch the carbs and gluten when you use collard greens

Bone Broth Recipe
Tapping into the glow-enhancing effects of collagen can be like a fountain of youth for tired, aging skin. Eating more of the right kinds of protein can help heal the skin, while delivering the essential amino acids to help boost our outward glow. Try cooking up some soothing bone broth which heals your gut and