There are a lot of coconut products on the market and wanted to share my favorites: Coconut Yogurt: This plain version contains only 8 grams of sugar and has a thick creamy texture. Coconut Aminos: Soy, Wheat, GMO & Dairy Free seasoning sauce. It contains 65% LESS sodium than soy sauce! Coconut Water: A GREAT …
We planted Collard Greens awhile back but had never prepared them. They grew beautifully and were ready to be eaten. I found a simple recipe in my Clean Food cookbook which i modified just a bit. Ben and I were super excited at how yummy they tasted. I was of course thinking of all the …
By Keri Glassman, R.D. (and a little of Amy’s input!) TODAY.com contributor Think veggie chips are more virtuous than potato chips? And that turkey burgers have less fat than those made from ground beef? Think again. Many foods that seem healthy are actually fat traps in disguise. 1. Pretzels You may think that with only …
You cannot control those around you but you can control yourself. I often hear excuses as to why a person eats unhealthy or chooses not to move when they are on a weekend getaway or family vacation. One of those excuses is “no one around me is active and the only option was fried chicken”. …
Here is a great article on why healthy fats, lean protein & tons of veggies are soo important for a healthy human metabolism. This particular article doesn’t love grains and explains this in detail. My take is when you do eat grains eat them as close to the source as possible and follow the 80/20 …
Unrefined Walnut oil is super nutritious and it’s nutty flavor is a great way to dress up any salad, vegetable dish, or atop any cooked dish. A few of the great health benefits include: rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, improves thinking, learning & memory, GREAT source of anti0xidants, vitamins & minerals, contains monounsaturated fats which helps …
This isn’t the greatest photo, but it will do for now! I meant to take a photo of this mornings green smoothie but forgot…You get the picture right??!!! 1 sm banana Large handful KALE Handful of mint (optional – it was just available in my garden) 1/2 cucumber 1/4 avocado (OR 1/8 cup organic pepitas) …
Make the breakfast drink that Dr. Oz swears by! This “green drink” is high in fiber, low-calorie and rich in vitamins. Ingredients 2 cups spinach 2 cups cucumber 1 head of celery 1/2 inch or teaspoon ginger root 1 bunch parsley 2 apples Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1/2 lemon Directions Combine all ingredients …
Alternative health expert Dr. Andrew Weil’s food pyramid will help you eat the optimum amount of fruits, vegetables and even whole grain pasta to prevent inflammation and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. But the best part is that you don’t have to cut out things like red wine and chocolate. Both can be good …
