2 Heirloom tomatoes chopped into 1/2 inch cubes 1/4 cup fresh basil - finely chopped 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp diced red onions 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 cup sunflower seeds … [Read more...]
Mango Melody Smoothie
July 11, 2011 3 Comments
Steamy days of summer have hit & I've been craving icy cold treats. Rather than traditional ice cream, keeping my energy high and digestion healthy with these easy and affordable treats. Blended until smooth 2 mangos (chilled or frozen) 1/2 cup raspberries 1 tbsp almond butter vanilla spring water … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Chia
April 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
Strawberry season is just a few weeks away but today's warn weather made me crave an old childhood favorite. My simple but delicious solution took minutes to make and I can indulge guilt free and stay eating low glycemic. In blender I added: 1. a cup of frozen (no sugar added) strawberries 2. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3. 2-3 tablespoons cashed … [Read more...]
Standing tall
June 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
Are all those hours working at your desk taking a toll on your posture? Check out your side profile... is your head pushed a bit forward or are your shoulders starting to curve inward? Posture is an important component of a healthy body. As we age, building and maintaining our foundation is vital to the way we feel and the way we see ourselves. … [Read more...]
Natural Flu Precausions
March 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
Thieves® was created based on research about four thieves in France who covered themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. This proprietary essential oil blend was university tested for its cleansing abilities. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health.* History of Thieves … [Read more...]
Detoxmopolitan – Cocktail Hour
February 8, 2010
2 tablespoons goji berries 1/3 cup orange juice 1/2 lime, juiced 4 oz kombucha (original flavor) optional 1/2 teaspoon raw honey • Soak berries in orange juice for 30 minutes • Blend and strain through a nutmilk bag. • Shake goji-orange juice, lime juice, honey and kombucha juice in a shaker with ice. • Strain into a martini … [Read more...]
How to make a Healthy Green Smoothie
January 31, 2010 1 Comment
Quick and easy way to make a delicious green smoothie. Why would you want to make a green smoothie? How many salads do you eat every day? Green smoothies offer a tasty way to get your greens without the oils in salad dressings. Leafy greens are packed with antioxidants, nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, living enzymes, amino acids … [Read more...]
Clear your skin – Cocktail Hour
January 18, 2010
Serve these virgin cocktails next time your girlfriends come over. 1/2 cup grapes 1/2 pear 1/2 cucumber 1 handful spinach - optional fresh ginger or dusted with nutmeg This juice combo is so tasty, I like to serve it chilled in a martini glass with a grape on a toothpick where the olives used to be. This is the new cocktail hour … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Getting Organized Now
December 26, 2009 1 Comment
3 Steps to Getting Organized in the New Year The start of the new year is always exciting. Twelve new months stand before us, filled with plenty of opportunity ripe for the taking. The best way to make the most out of the new year is to look back over the previous year and clean out all the clutter you've accumulated over the last year. After all, … [Read more...]
Your body is YOUR guide
December 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
Over the past few months there has been a bit of an underground rumbling shaking up some raw foodies beliefs. I for one began eating raw close to 4 years ago, because I was seeking to be more healthy and balanced physically. Only 6 months before my journey began, my friend was on the '30-day detox' and I believed that it was impossible to live on … [Read more...]