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Nutritional Smoothies: Berry Blast Superfood Smoothie

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

Juicing vs. Blending (+ Green Glow Recipe)

WHICH ONE IS BETTER? Does one offer more health benefits than the other? Juices and blended smoothies both play an important role in any health and wellness program. I personally believe that both juicing and blending are very beneficial and in different ways. What’s The Difference? Let’s talk Juicing first. Juicing is a process which… Read More

Easy Black Bean Soup

I really love making good hearty & warm soups during the colder months. This black bean soup is super easy to make and is done in a matter of minutes. It’s hearty, filling with high protein and oh so delicious with a blend of spices that give your taste buds something to really to enjoy. Keep in mind there are options to add more veggies,… Read More

Lime Parsley Dill Infused Chicken With Avocado Salsa

The infused chicken – lime, parsley and dill – was a great beginning. But it was the avocado salsa it was topped with that made my guests rave while enjoying every bite. “Yumm-o-licious” was the exact word one used. This easy-to-make recipe made enough for 4 but since there were only 3 of us, I… Read More

Dry Skin Brushing For Your Health

The following tool will help the detoxification process in your body. I encourage you to incorporate at least one into your routine during this time of year (or any time of year really). Dry brushing not only makes your skin look and feel great, but it provides you with a number of health benefits. *It… Read More

Clean Corn Chowder

Divinely delicious! A cream-free corn chowder that leaves nothing out of the taste and is so satisfying, those you serve it to will be asking for seconds (and so will you). I call it Can-I-have-another-bowl corn chowder. Clean (and Cream Free) Corn Chowder (adapted from Vegan Cooking for Carnivoires) Ingredients: 1 tablespoons grape seed oil… Read More

Smashed Avocado on Black Bean Burger

Smashed Avocado on a Black Bean Burger Smashed avocado is one of my favorite and easiest go-to snacks or condiments. An avocado is a SUPERFOOD-SUPERFRUIT like no other. It is an anti-inflammatory, supports cardio vascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation, and has anti-cancer benefits. Containing nutrient that nourish both inside and out, avocado’s powerful phytonutrients… Read More

Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli Everyone Will Love

Most kids don’t sit down to the dinner table and take a bite of broccoli and say “Wow, this is so good.” But after you prepare this, they will. This tender broccoli, tossed with EVOO, fresh lemon juice, and a touch salt, roasted until nicely browned around the edges (some crispy edges), and then sprinkled… Read More

Easiest Kale Chip Recipe

The Easiest Way to Make Kale Chips A few years ago, kale chips might have seemed a bit out of there, but now they are a favorite of many. I dare to say, once you try them (and your kids) they’ll be your new go-to snack. Only 3 ingredients are needed so it makes them… Read More

Sweet Basil Spaghetti Squash

Recipes this easy, tasty and good for you need to be shared. A perfect dish for you alone or even Thanksgiving dinner. With a whole lot fewer calories (1 cup = 45 cals), the good carbs, and only .5 fat grams per cup, it is a tasty replacement for any pasta. It will leave you… Read More

Have a Mindset for Success.

“Stop looking for immediate results. Your body is a work in progress. Respect it. Nourish it. Love it.” Have a Mindset For Success: Ask the Bigger ‘Why?’ When you face challenges in adapting positive dietary, nutrition and lifestyle changes, and wanting to just go back to the old familiar way of eating, ask yourself – what is it… Read More

5 Tips to Increase Mental Clarity and Energy

5 Tips to Increased Mental Clarity & Energy To maintain an even level of energy that will carry you through the day, you want to minimize spikes and crashes in your energy level. The key is to make sure your nutritional intake supports a sustained flow of energy by limiting fluctuation in blood sugar level.… Read More

Forbidden Black Rice with Basil Shrimp

Forbidden Black Rice topped with Basil Shrimp (it will be your new favorite rice) Black Rice was once a food reserved for ancient Chinese Royalty and forbidden to non-royalty. Now we all can enjoy this delicious side but it is not that readily available yet. I did find some at Costco but they were out the… Read More

NBC’s Ignorance on Vitamins – The Real Truth

Posted on November 13, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, November 12, 2013 NBC’s Vitamin Ignorance An Apology by Andrew W. Saul, Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Editor (OMNS Nov 12, 2013) I would like to apologize for NBC News. It seems that the organization that brought us Lowell Thomas, John Cameron Swayze, Chet… Read More

Yum! Chocolate

Yum…Chocolate! Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really – but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious – many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? The answer is both yes and… Read More

5 Ways to De-Stress in 5 Minutes

5 Ways to De-stress in 5 Minutes We’ve all heard that chronic stress is detrimental to our health because it weakens the immune system, leaving the body susceptible to disease. Yet despite our best intentions, we often put off relaxation until “more important” obligations are fulfilled, which can take days, weeks, or even months. It… Read More

Easy Summer Grilled Chicken

Rubbed & Grilled Chicken Breast Rub one side of chicken breast with Montreal Seasoning. Grill chicken on medium high heat. *For best results, pound chicken first – it tenderizes it and it will come out moist and tender. Make enough chicken for letovers so you have for lunch like I did above. Great warm for dinner… Read More

9 Great Reasons to Drink Water

9 Great Reasons to Drink Water 1. Weight Loss. Water has no fat, no calories, no carbs, no sugar. It is the best! 2. Heart Healthy. Lowers your risks of heart attache by 41%. Don’t stress your body, drink your water so it isn’t stressed. 3. Energy. Being Dehydrated can sap your energy and make you feel tired.… Read More

Post Vacation Bulge? Not This Time!

Post-vacation bulge? Not this time! This past week I was on holiday with my family and I actually lost 2lbs! 🙂 When I weighed myself last Friday morning after returning from 8 days on holiday with my family in the Branson, Mo. I was so happy! Yes – I was happy looking at the scale when most would… Read More

Weight Management 101: The Basics

Weight Management 101| The Basics Over a quarter of Americans are obese – learning from our own blunders can help us avoid more mistakes in the future. Here are the top 5 reasons why America has become a nation of overweight people – avoid these and you can free yourself from our nation’s “fat trap”.… Read More