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…
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 LOVE egg nog, but I’m afraid the high fat diary version doesn’t love me back. It makes me sick to my tummy. It also makes me feel bloated. I had to design my own healthy version, using my beloved almond milk and my favorite sweet spices. It’s awesome, and kids love it too.. so…
These snack bars are raw, vegan, and super healthy. They’re also the easiest bars to make. Whip up a batch of Easy Snack Bars this week and watch them disappear!. Ingredients 2 cups raw cashews 2 cups pitted medjool dates Optional additions: –2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest –2 tbsp raw cacao…
This sherbet is inspired by my friend Theresa, a local raw foodie and super healthy ageless beauty. She whipped this up the other day, and I couldn’t wait to get to my Vitamix to put my own spin on it. Here’s my variation, and Theresa’s original creation to inspire you. It’s incredibly delicious, refreshing, good…
This is a fun treat for Sunday breakfast, or any day when my son (or my husband) needs a little treat. Ingredients Your favorite organic cereal or granola Your choice of yogurt ( we use coconut yogurt) 1/2 cup berries 1/2 banana dash of cinnamon To combine ingredients: Using a clear glass (I used a…
This healthy ice cream has become an almost daily treat in my home. It’s highly addictive, high in protein, and creamy delicious! Nut Ice Cream Ingredients makes 2 generous servings 1 banana 1/4 cup raw pecans 1/4 cup raw almonds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 packet stevia to taste (you can also use a 1/4…
I shared this collection of “power seeds” last week, on Let’s Talk Live, a talk on ABC-Channel 8. Seeds are an easily digestible source of protein, and offer several tasty, super ways to boost your health. 1) Flax seeds – help with digestion, they’re high in fiber and therefore a great addition to the diet…
Recipe reprinted from Raw Food Real World, by Sarma Melngailis 6 ripe avocados, pitted 2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 ears (or use thawed frozen corn or simply omit) 2 large handfuls of cilantro leaves, finely chopped 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 jalapeno pepper, finely minced 2 teaspoons sea salt In a medium…
