By now I’m sure you’ve heard about the onslaught of toxins that we are exposed to on a daily basis. If not, then boy am I glad you are reading this. It’s amazing to me how many toxins we are exposed to every single day and quite frankly, it kind of ticks me off. There are toxins in the cleaning …
A diet packed with nutrient dense foods is vital for overall health. So often, we skimp on our diets and end up fueling up with foods that are fast, cheap and easy, which leaves us feeling like crap. But we deserve to enjoy all day energy, super sound sleep, and bright glowing skin! So few people connect the dots between …
Need a quick meal? How about fried rice? Just as long as you cook the rice in advance! Ingredients: 2-3 cups of rice (I used a combination of Jasmine and Basmati, but use whatever you have on hand to keep it fast and simple) 1 chopped onion 1 bunch chopped asparagus (zucchini is great too) 1 small carton of mushrooms (baby …
Maca is a Peruvian root grown in the Andes mountains, and is rich in Vitamins B, C, E, calcium, iron and amino acids. Need a quick boost? Add a bit of maca powder to your morning smoothie and enjoy the simple pleasures of this superfood. Blend the following ingredients: 1 tsp maca 1 banana 1-1 1/2c frozen mango & pineapple chunks 1 giant …
Oh how I love oat groats! You get the whole grain nutrients with multiple meal versatility. I like to prepare oat groats (get yours here) at the start of the week (follow package directions) and then they are on hand, stored in the fridge, for a quick breakfast or dinner option all week. For breakfast I portion out a serving …
Maca. Ever heard of it? Not all that long ago, we hadn’t either. But, it’s not all that new. Maca has been grown and used for the past 3,000 years in central Peru, in the high plateaus of the Andes mountains. Locals used it to increase fertility in their livestock. There are countless health benefits of this superfood! It is similar …
I love beets, they top my list of favorite foods. I love the vibrant color, even if it stains a bit. I love that you can lightly saute the tops or toss them raw into a salad or smoothie, using all of the beet parts. I love the health benefits (from detoxing to fertility boosting). And I absolutely love the …
So what are sprouts? Why eat them? And mostly importantly, are they safe? Those are all really great questions. Read the breakdown on some of the information out there below and then decide what is best for you and your family. Sprouts are the mini seedling that shoots out when a seed starts to grow. They grow from the seeds …
I have not loved, liked, or enjoyed Brussels sprouts for most of my life. I vaguely remember some not so great go round with them as a kid, and then avoiding them ever since. I was perfectly content to never eat these little baby cabbages ever again. But then a few years ago Mark ordered them at a restaurant, so …
I was walking through Costco the other day and came upon a giant bottle of Avocado Oil. Exciting because I am a big fan of the nutrient dense avocado. To be honest I was not familiar with Avocado Oil but I bought it anyway because it is a high heat cooking oil and I have been looking for a good …
