Egg, Quinoa + Kale Salad Makes about 2 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed well in cold water 6oz. kale leaves, any tough stems removed 3 large free range eggs, boiled to your liking 1 ripe avocado, skin & stone removed, sliced 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil 2 Read More!
Zoodles + Fresh Avocado Sauce Our gardens and markets are packed with fresh zucchini this week – THIS is one way I’m adding them to the menu! Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocado 1-2 fresh garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil Read More!
Late night snacking is a deeply ingrained pattern that almost all of us have been stuck in at one point or another. Even if your goal isn’t to lose weight, eating immediately before bed is not optimal for your health. Right before bed, it’s best to only drink water or tea and allow your organs Read More!
Apple Cider Vinegar is one of those affordable and unsuspecting health secrets that can become a household staple in your pantry and medicine cabinet! ACV contains more than 90 different substances that benefit your health, like loads of potassium, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, copper and bioflavonoids. But do you realize all the many ways you Read More!
Broccoli + Crisp Apple Salad Crazy Delicious combo, and a great way to incorporate all the fresh-crisp Fall apples! Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into bite size florets 2 fresh crisp apples, cored and chopped bite size 1/2 cup chopped raw walnuts, or pecans 1 cup carrots, roughly chopped 1/4 cup dried goji, Read More!
Garden Fresh Gazpacho Salad A very simple Summertime side dish! Watch my IG “story” to see it come together!Makes 2 servings, or 4 servings as a side dish Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 fresh garlic clove, minced 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil sea salt and Read More!
1. Take a few minutes to yourself Even when you feel like it’s unreasonable to take a few minutes to yourself. Finding space to take a breather is so important for your well-being! All too often we place such high expectations upon ourselves and think we have to do it all for everyone all the Read More!
1. Quit Counting Calories What!? Yes, I said it! Stop counting calories and start enjoying what you eat. Sounds great doesn’t it? One of the questions I’m always being asked is the calorie count on my recipes on this website, and in our 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge. We don’t count calories because when you’re Read More!
Honey Garlic Shrimp Packets These packets are an EASY, YUMMY dinner solution for busy back-to-school time + weekly. #MealPrep Makes 4-5 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound new baby potatoes, cut in half 2 pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined 3 Tbsps avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 whole lemon Read More!
Coconut oil has a reputation for being a multi-functional superfood. This highly versatile oil is rich in MCFA’s (medium chain fatty acids), which support heart, brain, immune and metabolic health. It has been compared to breast milk in its ability to improve immune function, because it contains lauric acid and an array of vitamins and Read More!