Matcha seems to be the new kale these days- so what is all the fuss about? Well to start off, matcha is a green tea. It comes from the high quality green tea leaves that grow in the shade which increases the chlorophyl content. The leaves are dried and then ground into a fine powder and […]
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A Spin on my Favorite Smoothie!
Veggie Almond Buttercup Smoothie Last week I was back in NYC and Greenwich, CT… oh it felt so good to be “home”! And while I was there I visited Juice Press, almost everyday, to get my daily fill of nutritious smoothies and juices. One smoothie I particularly LOVE is their Almond Buttercup! Wow, this thing goes […]
5 Days RAW!!!
5 Days RAW!!! I am so happy you are interested in going 5 days raw! You are going to be amazed with your body’s transformation. Everything from loosing those stubborn pounds (I lost 5… I have never dropped weight like that before!), feeling refreshed and energized throughout the day, and having glowing skin and bright […]
Minty Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies
Minty Chocolate Gluten Free Brownies A super fresh twist on your standard brownie with, wait for it… added health benefits! First off I love these brownies with or without the addition of mint (so feel free to make them without). But lets talk about the way I transformed these perfect brownies into minty chocolate goodness! […]
Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup When I woke up this morning I was craving pancakes… but with “nothing” in the house I thought, what am I going to do? With a little detective work I pulled out 2 frozen bananas, frozen blueberries, Maine maple syrup, GF oats, flax seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, […]
Rainbows and Cancer
Seared Halibut with Purple Coconut Sweet Potato and Sauteed Rainbow Chard The other day I came across these gorgeous purple sweet potatoes. Now, I have seen purple potatoes but never a sweet potato—thank you heirloom movement! A purple sweet potato is the perfect way to diversify your diet. The variety of vibrant colors means vegetables […]