Almond Garlic Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Despite what your tough biker friends might tell you, you don’t have to be vegan to eat vegan nut cheese. It’s perfectly acceptable (and quite healthy) to take a break from regular cheese and opt for some nut “cheeze” instead. This creamy version is made with almonds, garlic, and lemon. The flavors blend together to … Read more

Vegan Black Bean Burger Recipe

Reading The China Study inspired me to create some delicious and healthy plant-based recipes, especially fast recipes that store well and that can feed my family for a couple days. This vegan black bean burger recipe is relatively easy to make, and the patties can be stored in the fridge for a few days and heated … Read more

The Scary China Study Book Review: Eat More Vegetables

Vegan Cream Cheese Recipe Almond Garlic Ricotta

Here’s the short version of this China Study book review: If you read the book, you will probably eat more vegetables. If you don’t mind reading a book that shows you how to have more energy, lose weight, look younger, and potentially add years to your life, then The China Study (by T. Colin Campbell … Read more

Chocolate Almond Smoothie Recipe (Dairy Free, Sugar Free)

This chocolate almond smoothie is dairy-free and sugar-free yet has a fabulous ice-cream/milkshake consistency. I created this smoothie during my 30 day sugar free challenge to survive chocolate cravings. I was allowed to eat fruit during the no-sugar challenge, so this smoothie uses frozen banana. Frozen bananas are a brilliant way to give an ice-cream … Read more

Avocado Smoothie Recipe: Vegan Green Smoothie

Turns out that giving up sugar for 30 days has a side effect: smoothie addiction! The high speed blender doesn’t even make it back into the cupboard around here anymore. One of our favorites is this mesmerizing Avocado Smoothie Recipe. AVOCADO GREEN SMOOTHIE 1 avocado 1 banana 1 cup pineapple juice (look for 100% NOT … Read more

No Sugar 30 Day Challenge

photo of sugar for 30 day no sugar diet

One of the recurring themes of living your best life is to take excellent care of your body and mind. This often means facing your habits and transforming the bad habits into good, healthy habits. For me, this means it’s time for a No Sugar 30 Day Challenge! I admit I have a sugar habit. I’d … Read more