To me, calorie counting seems like a pretty empty concept, if we’re doing nothing but count calories. I think it’s a pretty clear that not all calories are created equal, so counting calories without the proper knowledge of the food, may not help you become any healthier. Let’s do a great comparison: 1 Avocado Calories:…
I bet the “which is healthier” will capture people’s attention. In fact, I believe both are extremely healthy in their different ways. What is Blending? Blending is like, throwing the entire thing in and it comes out wet pulp! Blending fruits and veggies make it much thicker because you have the whole food in there,…
(Yields: 1 plate, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1/2 cucumber 1/2 cup chopped pineapples 1/2 cup purple cabbage 1/2 cup cherry/grape tomatoes, sliced in half 5-10 roasted pecans Dressing 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 sprinkles of sea salt 1-3 sprinkles freshly ground…
This recipe is adapted from Flavour Bomb Greens n Noodles on My New Roots. (Yields: 1 plate, Serving: 1, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 10 mins) Ingredients 2 packet whole wheat noodles 1 cup baby spinach 1 cup kale 2 large Swiss chard leaves (stems included) Dressing 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1…
(Yields: 2 cups, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins) Ingredients This one is the old grandfather because it’s the fourth edition of the different green smoothies I’ve made! 1 pear 1 cup green grapes 1 green apple 1/2 lemon 1/4 large cucumber 1 cup kale 1 cup baby spinach 1 cup Swiss chard 1/2 celery…
As we age, our eyes degenerate. Heck, even from the time we were born until now, so many of us have to wear glasses. And, you’ve all heard of cataracts, right? That misty thing that half blinds us. Let me tell you what boost the health of our eyes. The Vitamins and Minerals for Eye…
(Yields: 6 cookies, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1 ripe banana 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon oat flour 1 tablespoon almond meal (or more almonds) 1 tablespoon shredded coconut Instructions Prepare most the ingredients: Put one banana and…
It’s funny that as I’m writing this, I’m making plans for an exciting new trip (perhaps even on my own) to another state, planning all the places I want to go. A year ago, I would’ve said, “HELL NO I would NEVER do it on my own. I don’t think I could do it!”. Fear…
(Yields: 1 cake, Serving: 4, Prep time: 20 mins) Ingredients Filling 1 cup raw cashews 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 2 tablespoons pineapple preserve (recipe here*) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup blueberries Crust 1/4 cup mixed almonds and pecans 1 cup instant oatmeal 1 tablespoon raisins 1/4 cup almond…
I really want to share a story with you, on how my emetophobia has significantly decreased since last year. I can’t guarantee that it won’t come back, but right now – it’s at the best it has ever been, so I want to share it! Anyone who knows me would know I completely freak out…