Raw Super Food Chocolate Truffles!!!

Complete deprivation only works for so long and today we are fortunate to be surrounded by healthier alternatives to all the junky foods we used to love. Celebrate your holiday season with these lovely, guilt free, superfood orbs!Why do we call them “guilt free”? Well, THERE’S NO SUGAR!They’re only made with organic cacao, coconut, & […]

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Coconut Crusted Chicken Bites with Creamy Cauliflower Mash and Mango Salsa

Creamy Cauliflower Mash: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 c. cauliflower 1 c. coconut milk 1/2 – 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 – 1 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper taste INSTRUCTIONS Steam or boil cauliflower until soft. Process it in a food processor with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Coconut Crusted Chicken Bites: 4 servings INGREDIENTS […]

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Millet Breakfast Porridge

As with the other gluten free grains that have been mentioned on this blog, millet too should be properly (traditionally) prepared in order to A) get the full spectrum of nutrients it has to offer, and B) prevent the protective coating called “lectin” from irritating your intestinal lining. Pretty much all grains have some sort of […]

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Clean Recipes by Chef Karen!

Chef Karen, my sister-in-law is a really excellent chef. She has gifted us with these recipes that she made up while on her last detox program. You can learn more about Karen's Crafty Kitchen Adventures here. She will soon be adding adult classes too! Ratatouille - Prep veggies. Everything in big, larger than bite-size pieces. [...] Continue reading

Tropical Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

This porridge is an excellent source of protein (Quinoa is actually a complete protein). It’s very high in fiber, has a lot of antioxidants, and is also a good source of many of the minerals people are regularly depleted in such as Magnesium, Potassium, & Zinc…it’s also high in Iron. It’s best if you soak […]

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Broccoli Stalk Salad

1/2 of medium jicama 1 avocado 1 lg. mango 1 red bell pepper (2 small) 1 broccoli stock w/ skin and base removed 2-3 small tomatoes 1 cup chopped cilantro 2-3 Tbs. chopped red onion 3 Tbs. green onion 1 - 2 handfuls of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted 1 lime juiced 1 tsp. chili powder [...] Continue reading

Cinnamon Apple & Pear Amaranth Porridge

Cinnamon Apple & Pear Amaranth Porridge is a perfect fall flavored, hearty and nutrient dense porridge to make in the cooler months. Remember to soak your amaranth overnight if possible. Recipe by : McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  20 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 1 A healthier version of grits using amaranth and [...] Continue reading

Asparagus Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

            This salad is very easy to make. Be sure not to over steam the asparagus, they should have crispness or be al dente’. When you remove from the steamer, toss them in ice water to “shock” them. This will help maintain green color and crispness. Ingredients: 1 cup steamed [...] Continue reading

Detox: Natural Medicine’s “Magic Bullet”

As I mentioned last week, for me, it's time for some detoxing! I love it. I crave it! And I'm ready... I can't wait till the spring to do it again, so I'm starting on the 18th and if you're looking to shed some of last years gunk I urge you to join me for my [...] Continue reading

Prevent or Remedy the Holiday Sized Helpings

Well, of course we have to start off by saying you “shouldn’t” get carried away indulging in the holiday feasts. We are human though and often that isn’t something that we want to think about this time of year. We have new years resolutions coming up for goodness sakes right? So, this is one way to […]

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