I don’t eat dairy. Once in a very long while I might have a piece of cow cheese but goat cheese is more common if I’m going to indulge. For the most part, I don’t eat dairy. Dairy is a very inflammatory, often hormone-imbalancing food. So I look for yummy substitutes like quick and easy […]
The Temptation of Summer
I was thinking about how summer is so tempting! All the beautiful fruit, the long days, BBQs, picnics, family gatherings, margaritas, white wine, beer, hot dogs, apple pies…well, you get my drift. And with that I’m feeling a little pudgy. The long days of summer means endless fun for me. There are so many temptations. […]
Bone Broth a Super Food to Healing Our Bodies
Bone broth is such a super food when it comes to healing our bodies from just about anything. Mine is beginning to simmer right now, and in the morning I will be sipping on a delicious bone broth tea. Here’s how to make it: [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:15]
Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Caraway
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Chocolate Decadent Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
Adapted from The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook These cupcakes are so delicious and are really lovely for the most romantic day of the year. (They are gluten, soy, dairy, egg free). Ingredients 2 cups brown rice flour 1/2 cup arrowroot flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 egg 1/2 tsp […]
Raspberry Popsicles
These healthy treats are super simple to make and so yummy on warm summer days. They are well balanced with protein and carbs so they won’t sent your blood sugar into a tail spin. Happy hormones? Yes! Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 2 cups Greek-style Stevia to taste 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips […]
Catalan-Style Radicchio and White Beans
Ingredients 6 ounces (~1 cup) dried cannellini beans 1 clove garlic 1 sprig fresh thyme For the radicchio: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 head radicchio, stem and core removed, leaves cut or torn into 1 1/2 inch squares 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 […]
Seared Radicchio
Radicchio is a member of the chicory family along with endive, escarole and dandelion. Radicchio is usually eaten in salad, but try grilling it! Chopped grilled radicchio also makes an excellent ingredient to add to a risotto with winter squash, to white beans, or as a garnish for polenta. Ingredients 2 small firm heads of […]
Stir-Fried Brussles Sprouts with Cashews
Brussels sprouts are in-season and great for you! Here are a few of the benefits: A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Anti-inflammatory food Cholesterol-lowering benefits Ingredients: 6 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch strips 6 ounces sprouted lentils, peas, adzuki, or other firm sprouts 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame or mustard oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 3 […]
Ginger Sesame Cabbage Stir-fry
Cabbage!?! I bet you didn’t know that cabbage actually helps you grow younger! Eating cabbage is so good for you because cabbage is…. A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Loaded with anti-aging antioxidants Is an anti-inflammatory food Has cholesterol-lowering benefits Can help you burn fat Knowing all of these great benefits of cabbage makes you want to […]