NATURAL FOODS CHEF & HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barely, and rye. Why is it a bad thing? Gluten is not inherently bad. Traditionally grown and harvested heirloom varieties of gluten containing grains are extremely beneficial for your health and are a great part of a balanced diet. However, within the last 80 years […]
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!!! 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 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 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, […]
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 […]
Pineapple Mint Smoothie Pineapples make me so happy! They remind me of the beautiful beaches of Hawaii which boast the sweetest varieties of tropical fruits! So when I found two of these beautiful little guys I brought them home to showcase their amazing flavors in a unique way. On the same shopping trip I also bought a […]
Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Cup Cakes with Oat Crumble I am definitely not one to resist the cravings and pleasures that this wonderful world has to offer. Something as simple as cinnamon and sugar can make your toes curl in you socks and bring back sweet childhood memories. This was particularly true for my husband […]
Blistered Kale and Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad- for cancer prevention and treatment You have probably heard all of the cancer fighting and prevention benefits that cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and kale have. The delicate part about using these amazing vegetables to heal ailments like cancer, IBS, Crohn’s, or colitis is that it can be really abrasive […]
