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I made this in just a few minutes and it will keep in refigerator for 2-3 weeks. You can use just about any fruit solo or mixed. This is blueberry but it could be all strawberry, mango, raspberry or mixed berries of your choice. It is contains only natural sugar from the fruit, nothing refined. It… Read More
Crispy Basil is a delicious add on to just about anything. I actually loved eating them just by them selves. Here’s all you need: Basil leaves Olive Oil Sea Salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Wash and dry your basil leaves. Make sure they’re really dry so they crisp instead of wilt in the… Read More
OK, so I LOVE tomatoes! I make tomato sandwhiches on toasted multi-grain bread, marinate in olive oil and vinegar, slice up with a little salt & pepper, eat right off the vine in late summer when my plants are giving me some delicous ones and sometimes just pick one up and eat like an apple with… Read More
Well, I admit I did have to find a picture of this dish so I could show you what it looks like (because I just plain ole forget to take one while I was making it). This one is very close – but with a much prettier dish… mine was just a plain glass one.… Read More
Hazelnut Tortilla Wrap (Veggie Sticks) Makes 1 cup 1 cup hazelnuts, soaked 8-10 hours (or almond butter if you want to make up quick) 1/4 cup maple syrup or raw agave 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 2-4 tbsp almond milk Drain and rinse hazelnuts. Place in food processor or… Read More
California Salsa (A Vitamix Recipe) 1 jalapeno, seeded 1/2 medium onion, peeled, halved 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, quartered 1/2 tsp salt 1 garlic clove (optional) Place all ingredients into *Vitamix container and pulse until chopped. Make is as chunky or as blended as… Read More
Full of fiber, omega-3’s., protien and potassium both kids and adults will love these. Made with just a few ingredients, they are sooo simple to make. They are GLUTEN, SUGAR and DAIRY FREE because there is no flour used. Get your healthy breakfast on! Smashed Banana & Chia Pancakes Two large, ripe bananas Three eggs 1… Read More
Shrimp lovers always unite when you pair the seafood with the goodness of lime and cilantro! This dish has a light overall taste with a shot of lime and cilantro that wakens your tastebuds like a bright sunny morning. I don’t use panko much but I thought it would give this more traditional dish a… Read More
I ‘Heart’ Blueberries! Blueberries are a great go-to superfruit for brain function and memory. Studies link high flavonoid levels in blueberries with a better memory, and regular consumption of them may help keep your brain functioning well as you age. One study found that women with the highest intake of berries appeared to have a… Read More
March is the official National Nutrition Month but you can have any month be yours! National Nutrition Month is a nutrition, education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Let’s talk about… Read More
Eat your Spinach Popeye! Spinach! Popeye’s food of choice and no wonder. This dark-green leaf really packs a nutritional punch, helps fight cancer, builds strong muscles, and much, much more! Fresh spinach is loaded with minerals and iron that helps alkalize the system, cleanses the blood of toxins, and increases energy. Here’s just a short list… Read More
This is a remix of the “I-really-do-love’ green shake from that popular fast food restaurant aka Shamrock Shake. This is a healthy yet still tasty version that you can have all year round. JUST LOVE, LOVE, LOVE MINT! Shamrock Shake Remix 1 serving vanilla protein shake mix 1 cup vanilla almond milk (or reduced fat… Read More
I was looking for a healthy snack recipe to share at a local event where I was speaking. I couldn’t bring my Vitamix or small food processor and needed a simple recipe. I took a recipe from my Revitalize and Clean-Up Your Diet program and made some adjustments to it and it worked DELICIOUSLY. These are great… Read More
Chia-bulous. 3 Step Chia Seed OverNight Pudding Chia Seeds seeds (derived from the whole plant/flower) were an important crop grown and used by the Aztecs for their long lasting energy, fiber, amino acids, and nutrients. I started incorporating them into my foods when I found that they are an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,… Read More
The last time I bought salad dressing at the store I was wondering why the flavor seems so fake. When I whip one up at home, they are infinitely more delicious, fresher, and healthier. This homemade vinaigrette is so quick to make and I usually always have the ingredients on hand. For this one, I use… Read More
This is a great go-to veggie dish for your family or to take to a potluck. Everyone will enjoy! If you are so lucky to have any left over, serve cold on a salad, make into caulflower rice or hummus or just warm up. Roasted cauliflower has a bit of nuttiness flavor and the edges… Read More
Ever shop at Costco and wonder what to do with those large yellow/green grapefruit looking fruits (pummelo) you see others buying? Beside eating plainly peeled, which after eating one (and they are big), you might not be craving more for a while. Since you get 4 in a bag, here is a really great smoothie… Read More
After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder… Read More
I love making different kinds of chili, with different beans, different levels of spicy seasonings and different toppings. This is a delicious version that can be spiced up, added too, made vegan, or into a sandwhich. Enjoy while watching your favorite sports game, pack it up and take it to your kids soccer game or… Read More
Nutritional smoothies are a great way to get some superfoods into your body. This blackberry blast nutritional smoothies recipe is like you’re drinking a liquid blackberry creamsicle AND it comes spiked with powerful antioxidant superfoods to give you and your body a health kick. I looked at tons of nutritional smoothies and berry blast smoothie recipes —… Read More
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