This salad has lots of lentil and chickpeas that provides protein and leaves you feeling full longer. I drizzle olive oil with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, but feel free to add your favorite salad dressing. Cilantro is great for pulling heavy metals out of the body but if you’re not a fan of…
Continue ReadingThe fact that my five-year-old daughter devoured this is a testament to how delicious this is. I peeled and cubed a bag of beets, placed them on a baking tray and baked them for 60 minutes. Next I layered on coconut cream. However, I also layer in goat cheese or you can use yoghurt or…
Continue ReadingIf you’re trying to avoid dairy, but can’t part with the idea completely this is the perfect fix for you. Cultured coconut milk is packed with probiotics minus the problems that many people encounter with lactose and casein. You’ll never know it’s not dairy! Just mix up some cultured coconut milk (I call it coconut…
Continue ReadingYoga is different from other exercises because not only does it improve fitness, strength and muscle tone it also improves mental and emotional health.
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1/2 cups granola 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds (chopped) 2/3 cup raw honey 1/4 cup unsalted organic butter 1/2 cup nut butter of your choice 1/4 cup sucanat 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cranberries 1/4 cup carob or chocolate chips Directions: 1. Combine butter, honey, nut butter, sucanat, vanilla and…
Continue ReadingThis salad is as delicious as it looks. Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale (chopped) 4 cups spinach 1/2 red onion 2 butter nut squash (slice before baking to make it easier) 1/2 cup cranberries 1 1/2cups goat cheese (I sprinkle it on after I have served the salads into their individual bowls) Optional: Add walnuts, almonds,…
Continue ReadingI usually start my morning with a green smoothie two to three mornings out of seven. I am a big fan of the Vega Protein Powder which can be found in most health food stores as well as GNC. Smoothies are a great way to start off your morning, but be careful not to use too…
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 can full-fat coconut milk ½ cup honey ½ tsp sea salt 1 tbsp ½ tbsp vanilla extract Instructions: Heat the coconut milk, honey/maple syrup and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. When mixture has boiled, lower the temperature and allow sauce to simmer. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stir frequently and scraping the…
Continue ReadingThis is another easy to make and tasty snack that is both nutritious and filling because it offers fat (the great kind!) as well as that crunchiness that we so often want when we have a craving. I mixed together carob chips, cashews, cranberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, but obviously you can easily throw together…
Continue ReadingThis is actually a breakfast that my mom put together so I can’t take any credit, but I could not resist sharing. When my family gets together, my mother just can’t stop at ‘bacon and eggs’.Talk about delicious! You can either choose your favorite fruit and throw together your ‘personalized’ fruit salad or top the fruit…
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