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 […]
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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! […]
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 […]
My pineapple love
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 […]