Can something be high in fat and still be healthy?
Our historical relationship with fat is a little confusing.
Minerals: the salts of the earth
It’s an interesting idea to think that the foods we add the most salt to, often are the ones with the least amount of minerals. Try this delicious lightly cooked greens dish…
Refueling with Smoothies
Post-workout nutrition is of premium importance: not just because you’re hungry after being active, but because any kind of activity essentially breaks down the body, so that it can rebuild itself even stronger. Superfood smoothies are among the most efficient ways to stockpile nutrients after a workout…
Making chocolate the easy way {VIDEO}
There’s no better feeling than giving something that’s truly caring . . . and getting the credit for being a magically creative chocolate maker.
Homemade Energy Bars
I look at energy bars with an opportunistic attitude: how much goodness can I pack into a great tasting treat? Make that energy bar live up to its name! Here’s how to make a truly natural bar…
Perfect Kale Crisps
By this point in time, I have more recipes for kale crisps then I care to admit. There really is no one right formula to make them, but there are a few tricks in getting them to cook properly. Here are a few suggestions . . .
The great egg substitute
One of my favorite baking facelifts is replacing eggs with “superseeds” like flax or chia, which are full of omega fats, fiber, protein and minerals. I swear: your muffins can’t tell the difference. Here’s the formula…
No Bake Brownies
Undercover health benefits like antioxidants, good omega fats, potassium, magnesium (and more) nutritionally rank this dessert as more of an energy bar than an “extra 20 minutes on the treadmill indulgence.” Best of all, five ingredients plus five minutes is all it takes to go from zero to brownie.
Foodie secrets to an allergy-free season
I like to adjust my diet during this time of year to help give my body some extra support as it goes to battle with the pollen. To do this, I strengthen the bodily systems most affected by allergies by using nutrient-rich foods. Here are some particularly good foods to emphasize…
The little seed with a lot to offer: Chia
Chia seeds have actually been revered by Mayan, Incan and Aztec cultures for thousands of years.To experience the true definition of delicious hydrating refreshment, try my variation of the Mexican classic: Coconut Lime Chia Fresca.