This luscious green smoothie will transport you to a beautiful tropical island with its blend of juicy pineapple, sweet banana, refreshing lime, creamy avocado, leafy greens, and spicy ginger! I put together this smoothie recipe with some wonderful skin loving, anti-aging, healing foods that work together synergistically providing great taste and major health benefits. Healing foods that have the added bonus of slowing down the aging process are some of my favorite foods to eat on a … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Avocado, and Caramelized Onion Quinoa
May 11, 2013 by · 12 Comments
As a passionate healing foods lover, spring is one of my favorite seasons because of all the fabulous vegetables and fruits that are available. These nutrient-rich foods help rejuvenate and prepare your body for the warm summer months. Delicious, healing foods are truly wonderful and offer huge health benefits and great taste in one package. Today’s tasty recipe is a delectable combination of smoky grilled asparagus, sweet caramelized onions, creamy avocado, peppery watercress, … [Read more...]
Deliciously Holistic Cookbook Launches!
April 30, 2013 by · 8 Comments
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...]
The 7 Best Healing Foods for Anti-Aging
April 28, 2013 by · 23 Comments
Are you interested in turning back the clock on aging? Do you want to find a natural way to look your best without resorting to plastic surgery, Botox, fillers, or expensive creams? Slowing down aging in your body starts with what you eat and drink on a daily basis. If you eat lots of processed low-nutrient foods, and sugar-filled or artificially sweetened beverages, your skin, hair, and nails will reflect these choices. My favorite anti-aging foods will provide you with the all … [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...]
4 Amazing Benefits of Seasonal Eating
March 28, 2013 by · 22 Comments
The arrival of beautiful spring weather is a great reminder of the importance of eating with the seasons for optimum health and wellness. The changing of the seasons provides us with the unique opportunity to buy a variety of fantastic foods that are only available during that season. Seasonal foods offer a natural diversity that we should take advantage of when eating holistically for both our health and the health of our planet. There is nothing better than eating a juicy organic … [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...]
