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Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, and what do we usually do? Splurge, right? We justify by saying “it is only one day, what can it really do to my waistline?” Gaining weight during the holiday season seems like something that just happens like it’s part of the tradition. It is very common for… Read More
Cauliflower is one of my all time favorites and cauliflower rice makes it so versatile and easy to prepare in so many different ways all year long. Cauliflower has tremendous compounds involved in cancer protection, anti-inflammation, cardiovascular benefits, digestive health, and detoxification support. 2 Easy Ways to Make Cauliflower Rice This is a great Cook Once –… Read More
Pumpkin gets all the attention this time of year. And while I love the orange sweetness, I love its seasonal competition, the apple, and it also deserves a spot in the limelight. I love apples. Everyday I try and either eat an apple or add to my juice, smoothie or breakfast oats. While my mother-in-law… Read More
Beets are an extremely nutritious food source and they are really tasty too. Beets are packed with vitamins and minerals: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C, choline, folic acid, iodine, manganese, organic sodium, potassium, iron, calcium, copper and phosphorus. Some really good reasons to eat beets Beets can help fight cancer. Studies show beet juice inhibits the formation… Read More
This is one yummy fall recipe and it is a clean eating friendly. This recipe was included in my Fall 2013 Revitalize Clean Eating Cleanse and it was a favorite. Sweet potatoes are a root vegetable, meaning the fleshy edible part is the enlarged root. (Don’t confuse yams with sweet potatoes – they are not… Read More
What makes you smile? Laugh? Go giddy with glee? For some, it’s a walk through the park to enjoy the fall colors. For another, it’s a spin on a roller coaster, a solo movie date, or a perfectly ripe fall squash. So… when was the last time you did something that makes you happy? If… Read More
Cauliflower. It is a delicious vegetable with some powerful nutrients. This cauliflower hummus is a much lower calorie and higher in fiber option than regular hummus. The ingredients are basically the same, except for using roasted cauliflower not chick peas, which on its own is a wonderful dish. Roasted cauliflower combined with some olive oil, salt, pepper,… Read More
Do you have a case of the UGLIES? I am sitting with a cup a tea getting ready to support people who are ready to reduce the toxins in their body and the inflammation it causes using my Lean & Clean Fall Cleanse Detox, and I’m being reminded of the problems that inflammation can create in our… Read More
This is one dark chocolate treat. Did you know that dark chocolate (75-80%+ cacao) can help lower the stress hormone cortisol? It does! And no wonder we crave chocolate when we are stressed. It is actually a good thing! So if you are feeling stressed, try eating a square of extra dark chocolate (75-80% cacao)… Read More
Everyone has their own opinion of what beauty is and what it means. But really the most important thing is what it means to you. What do you value in yourself that makes you beautiful? Is it the clothes you wear? How you treat others? Or is it how healthy you are? We’re all different. For… Read More
This copycat recipe (Noodles & Co. Tomato Bisque) is just delicious and perfect for game day or movie night at home. Easy to make and actually good for you too. The health benefits of tomatoes are great due to the high concentration powerful phytonutrients including lycopene. Tomatoes support cardiovascular health, bone health, and have anti-cancer qualities. Studies… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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