This is my idea of heaven. A raw whole-food dessert that’s packed full of nutrients, is ready in minutes and requires only a few ingredients. I bet you even have all the ingredients! Nutritionally, I love that this pudding is high in good fats and refined sugar-free, both of which act as a natural blood sugar stabilizer. You’re going to…
This avocado caesar dressing is mayo-free and the creamiest Caesar salad dressing you’ll ever taste! Avocados are just a deliciously creamy blank canvas…they can go in so many different dishes; smoothies, pesto, pudding and now we can add Caesar salad dressing to the list because it’s really, really good! Avocado provides a creamy base to this dressing and a…
Prep time: 10 minutes 2 cups fresh Basil Leaves 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano (or 2 Tbsp dried) 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil 1/3 cup Pine Nuts 2 Garlic Cloves 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 scoops Collagen Peptides (optional) 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Sea Salt to taste Blend all ingredients together. Use as a…
This tried and true remedy has been my favorite go-to over the past couple of years. This tonic is regarded by herbalists for its ability to help prevent cold and flu symptoms, or shorten their duration if they occur. It’s an apple cider vinegar infusion that contains powerful immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral ingredients. It tastes better than it…
Seed, grains and legumes have many nutritional properties, but many of them are locked up tight by anti-nutrients (such as phytic acid). Once you start the germinating/sprouting process, the dormant seed becomes a live plant. Anti-nutrients are eliminated, the properties change, inside and out, and when you eat it, you are no longer eating just a seed,…
There is a lot of controversy over dairy or non-dairy milk. To be honest- I think they both serve a great purpose. I for one can’t tolerate dairy milk that well, but that does not mean everyone should avoid it. I am however against pasteurized, antibiotic rich dairy milk. If you want to drink dairy…
Flax seeds are a staple in our kitchen. Flax seeds, sometimes called linseeds, are small, golden-brown colored seeds that are a very rich source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, also called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The list of benefits is really long but I’ll try to shorten it for the sake of this post. Benefits of Flax Improve digestion: One of the…
Collard greens. They are beautiful yet easily forgotten. Recently I made a promise to myself that when I am buying food, I will pick vegetables that I haven’t had in a while. So I pick you, collard greens, to give you the respect that you deserve. Collard greens go way out of their way to prove…