One of my daughter’s first solid foods was a pear. For months, I bought pears like they were endangered.

Apparently, I missed the mommy memo that said baby’s taste buds change at the drop of a hat and that one day they would no longer want pears regardless of the fact that you have 10 of them on your counter.

I created no less than 5 pear recipes in a matter of days. This one below is my favorite.

Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS 

• 4 c kale
• ½ avocado
• ½ pear, sliced
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts or seeds

DIRECTIONS 

1. Cube and scoop out flesh of avocado and mix with honey
2. Add in kale and massage so it’s well coated
3. Place on a plate, top with pear and hemp hearts or seeds and enjoy!

SUBSTITUTIONS/ALTERNATIVES

I like to think this salad is perfect as is but, of course, you can add your own touch! Feel free to exchange 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or 2 – 3 drops of stevia for honey.

You can also throw in some cucumbers for added nutrients.

If you don’t have hemp hearts available, I would suggest you pick some up stat! In the meantime, feel free to use pine nuts instead.

TRANSFORMATIONAL NUTRITION BENEFITS  

Kale is a superstar green, providing more viable calcium per calorie than milk and more iron than beef. Plus, unlike all animal-based foods, it’s a valuable resource of tummy-trimming fiber!

Hemp hearts are one of those foods that’s truly worthy of being called a “super food”.

They support optimal health and well-being and include a plethora of health benefits including weight loss, increased and sustained energy, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduced inflammation.

They can also help improve digestion. I sprinkle these over at least one meal daily.