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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
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
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
We are Thinking Spring and guess what topic always comes up? You got it – FAT. There is a very popular question I get asked all the time throughout the year but a lot more as people start to think weight loss in the spring. The question is: “Dietary fat, is it good or bad?” Let… Read More
Tis the season for CINNAMON….ooh la la The holidays have begun and cinnamon is topping the seasonal spice list once again. We add it to smoothies, muffins, coffee, sweet potatos and even to tea. There are so many holiday recipes that call for cinnamon that we can’t forget how great a spice it really is.… Read More
Detoxing Lettuce Wraps Delicious and cleansing to the body, theses wraps will please your palate and your tummy! Delicious Detox Wrappers- Serves 2 Ingredients: Romaine, butter lettuce, green cabbage or collard leaves (rinsed). 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced thin or grated 1 avocado, mashed 1 cup broccoli sprouts (or sprouts of choice) 1 apple, sliced lime… Read More
Green Pear Fiber Smoothie It’s so delicious! It is now one of my fav’s for a super-green fiber-rich smoothies. Ingredients: 1-2 cups coconut water – cold 1-2 curly kale stalks – remove from stalk 1 handful of baby spinach 1 large celery stalk 1 medium cucumber – peeled if not organic 1 nub of fresh… Read More
Beef up your salad Today’s lunch was left over beef tenderloin from last nights NYE dinner (so tender and delicious) on top of some fresh romaine with tomatoes, fresh dill and fresh cut purple cabbage. I added fresh chopped (not from the bag) PURPLE/RED CABBAGE because it is a great source of additional FIBER, PROTEIN… Read More
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
Make your own almond milk at home – yummy! Making your own almond milk is so easy and a big plus is that you can personalize the flavor to suit what you like. To make a basic almond milk, you just need 1 cup almonds (soaked overnight makes about 1 1/2 cups), 3-4 cups of… Read More
I am always looking for a healthy, clean and easy snack options – but also one that taste great. These protein balls are it! They aren’t too sweet and can be enjoyed anytime of the day. Raw Chocolate Love Protein Balls 1/4 cup raw cacao power 3/4 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup raw almonds 2 cups Medjool… Read More
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
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