Archives for January 2018
Blissful Chocolate Almond Milk
If you thought homemade almond milk was music to your tastebuds, wait until you try it’s chocolate counterpart!
Paleo Apple and Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
Toxic Clean
Did you know that the very products you are using to rid your home of unwanted invaders could be the very same products that are introducing them? VOC’s. No, we are not talking about aliens here! Volatile organic compounds. Cleaning products are full of them. Have you ever read the back of that “super- sanitizing”…
Black Bean Brownie, say WHAT?
My guess is, when you think of brownies, the last word that comes to your mind is… black bean. WELL, not anymore! The beans in this recipe add a significant amount of fiber, iron, manganese, and antioxidants!
Energizing Spirulina Mint Smoothie
If you are like me, you gag at the thought of drinking a sea vegetable in your morning smoothie. Not anymore! I promise after you give this a try, you will delight at the sight of your green energizing algae! Ingredients: 1/2 banana 2 Whole sprigs of fresh mint 1/2 to 1 cup, milk of…
(Nothing But) Bran Muffins
Let’s be honest. Most muffins are just cake dressed in a pretty outfit. Muffins contain the same exact ingredients, only somehow they manage to pass as a suitable breakfast item. Why?! It is SO hard to find muffin recipes that hold together, don’t have artificial sweeteners or some form of sugar, and still, taste like…
Breakfast Made Easy (Overnight)
If you’re like me, mornings run somewhere between a marathon and a sprint, both of which require preparation, loss of energy, and utter exhaustion! Backpacks, lunch boxes, dog food, underwear battles, missing shoes, missed alarm clocks, forgotten homework, unexpected guests. Time for a hot, home-cooked meal? Not a chance. Does that mean we skip the…
Homemade Almond Milk: A taste of heaven
**NOTE: This recipe requires an overnight soak of the almonds. Cover almonds in filtered water. Store in fridge overnight (or at the very minimum, an hour). Discard the soaking water. This step removes the phytic acid from the almonds, which can cause gas, bloating, and reduce the absorption of other minerals. Dr. Andrew Weil, a world…
Golden Milk Tea for a Longer Lifespan?
This golden milk latte will awaken your senses, soothe your soul, and calm your mind. We aren’t kidding! It really may be just that good! Why Turmeric?Turmeric has been used for its medicinal properties in Asia for centuries! Furthermore, it is rich in antioxidants, which are thought to increase lifespan. In addition, a study done…