You were born to be real, not to be perfect. - unknown Working full-time, raising children or simply keeping up with the flow of life can make eating healthy a challenge. Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking can be time consuming. And even though it is tempting to run through the drive-thru, … [Read more...] about 3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes That Will Make You Feel Amazing!
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A Guide to Leafy Greens + The Importance of Minerals
Let Thy Greens be Thy Medicine and Thy Medicine be Thy Greens.Your mom was right when she said, "finish your spinach dear." Leafy greens are phenomenal foods to incorporate into the diet on a daily basis. Not only are they almost calorie free, but they pack an immense amount of nutrition and … [Read more...] about A Guide to Leafy Greens + The Importance of Minerals
Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron … Why Plant-Based Eaters Should Know the Difference?
Iron is critical to human life. - Michael Murray, N.D. Did you know there are actually two forms of iron and that your body absorbs these two forms of iron differently? If you are prone to or have an iron deficiency, it is important to understand that not all iron is created equal. Moreover, it's … [Read more...] about Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron … Why Plant-Based Eaters Should Know the Difference?
Honeydew Gazpacho Soup Recipe – Summer Recipes!
Summer is here! This means we get to enjoy delicious cooling foods while we bask in the heat of the sublime sunshine...or hibernate near an AC! And when you're looking for ways to cool yourself down, don't pass up this satiating Honeydew Gazpacho Soup recipe. This healthy, mouth-watering gazpacho is … [Read more...] about Honeydew Gazpacho Soup Recipe – Summer Recipes!
Spring Dessert – Ginger Cake + Lemon Drizzle (gluten-free)
The spring dessert recipe was inspired by the fields of blossoming trees in my area of California--the Central Valley. I wish everyone could see this time of year here. Picture orchard after orchard of white, pink and melon colored blossoms with the snow covered Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in the … [Read more...] about Spring Dessert – Ginger Cake + Lemon Drizzle (gluten-free)
Spring Eats: Spring Salad + Market List
As winter winds down and spring graces us with its beauty, I am eager to create gorgeous, colorful recipes that are representative of the season...Spring Eats! Not only do we have more daylight (more working hours), but spring also brings us an abundant array of new seasonal foods to experiment with … [Read more...] about Spring Eats: Spring Salad + Market List