Hemp seeds are a balanced protein source and a great way to ensure that you’re getting the protein you need daily. These small and mild tasting seeds contain all of the amino acids necessary, making them ideal for vegans and raw foodists. Hemp also provides magnesium, iron and potassium; minerals we’re often lacking in. I…
This recipe is my idea of comfort food. Every once in a while I crave this perfect combination of creamy avocado, heat, salt, citrus and healthy fat. It’s more of an assemble, rather than a recipe, but I think you’ll love it. Ingredients 1 slice of your favorite healthy bread (I prefer Ezekial sprouted whole…
Quinoa is one of my go-to sources of protein and a great way to satisfy your cravings for heavier carbs like bread or pasta. Here’s a side dish that seems perfect for the early, chilly days of spring. It’s gluten free and vegan. This weeks recipe is courtesy of Nutritional Style tribe member, Christine Blubaugh,…
The warmer weather (finally) is making me want to get out and move, so I thought I’d share my favorite sports recovery drink with you. This is great for boosting brain power too, so for days when you’re bonding with your desk and Mac, this will work. Chia seeds are one of my favorites superfood…
My sister’s husband is set in his ways. He’s in good health, and he maintains his ideal weight, but he eats like a big kid. He makes faces at veggies, and the idea of drinking anything green makes him walk away shaking his head. On a recent visit there, my veggie-eating son found his behavior…
I had so many wonderful reactions to the Creamy Sunchoke Soup from a few weeks ago, I thought I’d keep going and share satisfying ways to end your winter season, and cleanse your palette for upcoming tender spring vegetables. This luscious soup is quick and easy to make; the coconut milk gives it a creamy…
The winner of our contest to win The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook, by Mark Hyman, MD is Abby White! Abby submitted this Kale, Cherry, Pistachio and Brussels Salad in a Jar to us, and it made us want to stop everything and try it. Brussels and kale are in season right now, so grab some…
Photographer Chelsea Fullerton and designer Jennifer Elsner joined me at our farm a few weeks ago to photograph recipes for my new website, coming later this year. Chelsea took photos of a brunch I served for my husband and friends after a trail ride, and then Camille Styles decided to feature it. You get to…
Sunchokes are a tuber that tastes a little bit like an artichoke heart when cooked, and can taste like a water chestnut when sliced raw. I love anything tasting like artichoke, so this soup is something I crave. Sunchokes are rich in inulin, a prebiotic carbohydrate that stimulates good bacteria; translation, these are good for…
I was explaining the benefits of millet to one of my clients last week, and how I make this simple millet pilaf; I blurred my words and called it a “Milaf”. I sort of like it. Millet is a gluten free grain, and not for the birds anymore. I love the nutty, corn like taste,…
