It’s finally here! My new cookbook “Deliciously Holistic: Healing Foods Recipes and Lifestyle Tips to Help Increase Your Energy and Immunity is released for sale on Amazon for $15.57! In a month it will also be available for sale on all ereaders like Kindle and Nook. I’m so excited to share my book with all of you! My cookbook and holistic lifestyle guide is truly a tangible expression of the joy, peace, and satisfaction that I have experienced from eating healing foods … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Almond Cookies
April 21, 2013 by · 16 Comments
Double chocolate almond cookies are so irresistibly good! Melted creamy chunks of orange scented dark chocolate are surrounded by a buttery chocolate almond cookie. This yummy cookie has an unforgettable taste that will have you wanting more! Cookies that are made with pure ingredients and free of foods that are health depleting are the best treats to indulge in. These simple cookies have whole foods that your body can recognize and digest easily. My cookie recipe is free of refined … [Read more...]
Post Exercise Recovery Strawberry Avocado Chia Smoothie
April 14, 2013 by · 24 Comments
Have you ever experienced fatigue, soreness, and pain after doing a strenuous exercise routine that lasted for longer than a day or two? Do you want to know what you should eat after a workout to replenish your body and help it to heal quickly? I have received numerous requests to post a smoothie recipe that helps you recover after working out. I created this alkalizing green smoothie recipe to help your body heal quickly after exercising. This delicious smoothie … [Read more...]
2 Spring Energy Salads
April 4, 2013 by · 22 Comments
I adore spring! The sun is shining brightly and everything is starting to bloom. Spring is the season of renewal because the cold and dreary days of winter have passed and beautiful weather is here. Spring provides the perfect opportunity to start eating foods which are less heavy and more cooling and light. I get so excited when I go to the market and start seeing all the lovely vegetables and fruits that become available as the weather turns warmer. Buying seasonal foods is … [Read more...]
Kale, Lentil, and Butternut Squash Soup
March 22, 2013 by · 24 Comments
Spring is officially here! All the colorful flowers and trees are starting to bloom in California and I’m looking forward to enjoying the beauty of the season. I decided to share a hearty soup recipe before I make the switch to lighter fare since it’s still cold in many parts of the world. This delicious soup combines some of my favorite vegetables which nourish and energize your body. I eat soups every week and never tire of them. Soups are so easy to make and they are … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Buckwheat Apple Granola
March 15, 2013 by · 10 Comments
If you adore cereal and are following a gluten-free, grain-free diet, eating breakfast cereals can be challenging. My recipe for gluten-free, grain-free buckwheat apple granola is so delicious you won’t miss regular cereal anymore! Many commercial cereals are filled with gluten, corn syrup, genetically modified ingredients, refined grains, refined sugar, dyes, preservatives, synthetic vitamins, minerals, and chemicals. Check out this ingredient list from a popular … [Read more...]
Anti-Inflammatory Orange Avocado Chia Smoothie
February 28, 2013 by · 36 Comments
Are you ready to start eliminating chronic inflammation so you can enjoy vibrant health? If you answered yes, I’ve put together a healing foods recipe for a scrumptious green smoothie to help you fight inflammation and increase your energy at the same time! This fantastic smoothie is packed with wonderful superfoods renowned for their anti-inflammatory properties. Sweet oranges, turmeric, coconut water, avocado, cinnamon, ginger, chia seeds, spinach, black pepper, and raw honey … [Read more...]
Superfoods Spicy Hot Chocolate
February 14, 2013 by · 22 Comments
I’m a chocolate loving woman! Dark chocolate is the one I adore and its rich flavor delivers pure satisfaction! I enjoy using dark chocolate in many of my sweet and savory recipes. One of my favorite recipes using dark chocolate is hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is just one of those ultra creamy chocolate drinks that always bring a smile to everyone’s face. No matter how you’re day is going drinking a cup of hot chocolate makes you feel better. I love curling up in a warm … [Read more...]
Broccoli Basil Cream Soup
January 26, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Its day 3 of our healing whole foods detox cleanse! I’m so excited to share our detox cleanse with all of you and I hope that doing it will help you start on the path to vibrant health and wellness! Broccoli Basil Cream Soup is a day 3 recipe for our 5 day healing whole foods detox cleanse that you will eat for both your lunch and dinner meal. This creamy vegan soup uses walnuts in place of cream to create a delectable soup designed to cleanse, nourish, and rebuild your body. I … [Read more...]
Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
January 24, 2013 by · 20 Comments
Its day 1 of our healing whole foods detox cleanse! I’m so excited to share our detox cleanse with all of you and I hope that doing it will help you start on the path to vibrant health and wellness! I created this yummy chia seed pudding specifically for our 5 day healing whole foods detox cleanse. I really enjoy having a sweet creamy treat that makes me feel good without having to worry about its effect on my health later. This simple recipe is filled with potent superfoods that … [Read more...]
