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CASTOREUM : A Natural Flavoring to Die For
I don’t even know how to start this discussion on the natural flavoring ingredient castoreum. So, I’ll get straight to the point and then explain. That way, you can decide whether you want to know more about this tidbit of information in your brain. Ready…??? Here goes. I rue the day I discovered castoreum, how it […]
SMOOTHIE RECIPE : CACAO COCO NUT
So, I really needed a smoothie today. I wanted to just work with what I had and since I needed to take a trip to the grocery store, I didn’t have that much on hand. I kind of tuned into what I felt like my body needed and came up with this delicious smoothie recipe. […]
RAW FOOD DIET : A Reason
“let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Raw food has been around since we figured out how to grow it. Therefore, raw food isn’t really a diet. It can be completely integrated into daily life. Raw food consumption can be one of the most efficient ways to include potent vitamin and […]
SUNDAY’S DETOX TIP : Love Your Root Vegetables
Root vegetables are a wonderful part of the fall and winter seasons, and they end up on our tables in the form of breakfast, lunch and dinner…AND dessert. They are hearty and versatile which means you can juice them, eat them whole/raw or you can add them to soups and stews or you can bake […]
HERBAL TEA BOOST : Incan Berries
Golden inca berries will give your herbal tea a sweet-tart boost of Vitamin C. I like to make a cup of nettle tea and add my golden inca berries to my tea. I love nettle leaf tea because it’s an amazing plant that is known to help clear congestion, stimulates the digestive glands in the […]
SUNDAY’S DETOX TIP : Probiotics
So…How many times did you poop today? I know we barely know each other, but it’s a question you should be asking yourself everyday. Depending on your lifestyle and eating habits, if you haven’t gone at least once a day then your pipes could be backed up. It’s reasonable to think that after a few […]
GIMME-A-BEET JUICE RECIPE
Makes 32 ounces. Winter’s roots-n-ting make this juice one of the best blood cleansers and immune boosters you can make. Remember, use organic produce because you don’t want toxic chemicals and pesticides in your juice. Also, scrub these roots well to rid them of any unwanted dirt or germs. 4-6 large carrots 1 red beet […]
SUNDAY’S DETOX TIP : Hemp Seeds
This week hemp was all over the news headlines…especially in Colorado. If you haven’t yet heard, the State of Colorado has legalized the commercial production, sale and recreational use of medical cannabis. Washington State, New York State and the District of Columbia are soon to follow. Uh oh…my Dad isn’t going to be happy. I talked […]
ORANGE GOJI SMOOTHIE RECIPE
This is one of my favorites, especially when oranges are in season! The citrus brightens the goji berries and the fresh or frozen mango adds a touch of tropical sweetness. ½ cup of soaked goji berries (include soak water) 1 cup of organic fresh or frozen mangoes (or any fruit of choice) 1 organic banana […]
NUTRITION TIP : Reboot Your Body
The Top 3 Post Holiday Tips to Reboot your Body, Lose Weight & Feel Great The holidays have passed and were filled with a generous intake of foods. But for some of us the sugar, fat and stress can wreak havoc on the body and make starting a New Year feel sluggish and heavy. I […]