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...]
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...]
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...]
Avocado Lime Popsicles
February 22, 2013 by · 36 Comments
I have professed my love for avocados on many occasions on my blog so when I got an advanced copy of the fabulous new cookbook, Nourished Kitchen Guide to Grain-free, Dairy-free Baking, Sweets and Treats from Jenny at Nourished Kitchen, and I saw the recipe for avocado lime popsicles, I knew I had to make them and share with all of you! These easy popsicles feature three of my favorite ingredients, lime, avocado, and bananas which are so wonderful together. I just started doing my 5 … [Read more...]
Detox Salad with Orange Avocado Dressing
February 3, 2013 by · 14 Comments
Superfoods salads are one of my go-to healing foods meals. I adore creating endless combinations of mouth-watering salads that completely tantalize my taste buds and satisfy my palate. These wonderful salads fill my body with nutrient-dense foods that promote energy and healing. If you’re someone who thinks that salads are too boring, are lacking in flavor or variety, I hope that trying my recipes will change your mind. Recently I posted a free 5 day healing whole … [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...]
5 Day Healing Whole Foods Detox Cleanse
January 24, 2013 by · 14 Comments
January is a fantastic time for new beginnings. As we start each new year with brand new hopes, aspirations, and resolutions for a wonderful year, two things that should be a top priority is doing a physical detox and mental cleanse to maintain radiant good health. If you feel like your “get up and go” has “got up and gone,” you need to start fresh and give your body that boost it needs to clean out all those health-depleting toxins and bring back your glow! For many of you, … [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...]
