Create the Life You Desire
Dessert doesn’t have to be unhealthy! It is possible to make delicious versions of the food we love using wholesome, healthy ingredients, like dark chocolate–a SuperFood! Research indicates that dark chocolate seems to contribute to heart health by lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow.1 Excellent! Let’s eat some. And don’t let the dairy industry fool you … Read more
We’re almost halfway through the Green Smoothie 30 Day Challenge and the effects of drinking a green smoothie every day are definitely noticeable! This Mango Spinach Smoothie Recipe was one of the tastiest green smoothies I made recently. This is a hyper busy month for me, and I have a lot more energy after drinking … Read more
Are you in a grain rut? Do you often have oatmeal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, and perhaps pasta or ethnic food for dinner? If yes, then you are in danger of being in a grain rut! Think about what grains you eat and how often you eat them. Imagine you wrote down every … Read more
During my 30 Day No Sugar Challenge I made a ridiculous amount of smoothies. Now, the reader ought to know that not every smoothie tastes good. You can’t just throw a bunch of stuff into your blender and expect the results to be amazing every time. This is especially true for green smoothies, because as … Read more
Out here in the Sierra Foothills, wild blackberries are so abundant that they are considered a weed! I’ll grant that the brambles are invasive, but I’ve always found it odd that the grocery store sells blackberries for $4 per half pint while the hardware store next door sells bottles of toxic blackberry killer. During blackberry … Read more
Giving up cheese doesn’t take away from your quality of life as much as some people think it might, but it can certainly impact the quality of your lasagna. Back in the days when I ate dairy like it was my calling in life, I used to love ricotta in my lasagna. Could I create a vegan … Read more
There’s no doubt that living your best life would be impossible without food. Eating healthy food is one of the most powerful ways to change your life, because the quality of what you eat directly affects the quality of your life. I love cooking and I spend a few hours every day in my kitchen … Read more
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
Most folks will agree that fruit smoothies are fairly easy to make. Toss a bunch of ripe fruit and some tasty liquid into your blender, and it’ll probably turn out just fine. However, with most things in life, there’s a difference between knowing how to do something and being an artisan. Smoothies are no exception. … Read more
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