Toxins come in all shapes and sizes. And since the Industrial Revolution, we have been exposed to hundreds of thousands of chemicals. We are not only exposed, we are now passing them on to the...
Breakfasts
Pumpkin Spice Latte (with a healthy twist!)
You can't resist pumpkin spice lattes this time of year! But I'm always hesitant to buy them at a coffee shop - even in decaf - because who knows what they put in it (often fake syrupy flavorings)....
Grain-Free Banana Pancakes
This is a perfect Sunday morning breakfast! Walnuts make a great addition to so many snacks and meals and provide so many nutritional benefits. Not only do walnuts have anti-inflammatory and...
Love Your Liver Juice
Happy Valentines Day! This year, I hope to encourage you to love yourself a little differently than years past. Instead of adding fuel to an already brewing inflammatory fire with...
Grain-Free Pumpkin Muffins
Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice always remind me of fall! Even though it is now summer, these are a delicious and easy recipe to serve for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a side with dinner. Did...
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
It's getting to be that time of year again, when we all start craving pumpkin everything! Here's a slightly different pumpkin smoothie that is just as delicious as the recipe we posted last fall...
Antioxidant Superfood Smoothie
I've been hearing so much about bee pollen lately I had to buy some and try it for myself. It smells sweet just like honey and is easy to add to anything just as you would chia or flaxseed....
No Bake, High Octane Energy Balls!
Here's a healthy nut-based snack for you. You probably see different forms of these Energy Balls at your local health food store or even at your coffee shop...and a hefty price tag. The other day...
Homemade Apple Butter
Last week, I bought a large bag of apples thinking it was a good deal and they looked so good, I just couldn't pass it up! Seeing as more than half of them are still sitting on my counter a week...
Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 cup non-dairy milk (if you use soy, be SURE it's organic) 2 Tbsp walnuts (great source of omega 3 fatty acids) 1/2 banana 1/4 cup organic canned pumpkin 1/2 tsp each: ginger,...
Strawberry Basil Smoothie
Both fresh or frozen strawberries and bananas will work just fine! Some people have questioned the nutritional value of frozen fruits and veggies compared to fresh. Research has shown that it...
Pineapple Green Smoothie
Avocados are a nutrition powerhouse! Not only are they packed with vitamins, but compared to other fruits they are higher in protein and lower in sugar. They are also a great source of fiber and...
Grain-Free Granola
This is great for breakfast or as a snack. You can eat it alone, serve with berries and your choice of milk, or however else you may like it! Also, feel free to add dried fruit or other ingredients...
Chia Blueberry Banana Bliss Smoothie
I love the cashews in this recipe! They have such a comforting/fatty texture that is satisfying 🙂 Normally I try to keep my fruit smoothies free of fat and protein, just adding raw veggies...