Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Salad

The Okinawan population in Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. Researchers believe that this is due in great part to their plant-forward diet — including sweet potatoes, which make up approximately 60 percent of it. Sweet potatoes are...

What you need to know about wheat, oats and chickpeas

What you need to know about wheat, oats and chickpeas…   If you are reading this and feeling bloated, brain fogged, fatigued, and having joint pain too – listen up! I’m going to tell you why and I’m also going to tell you you don’t have...

Creamy Arugula and White Bean Soup

Who needs cream when you have veggies? Ditch the saturated fat and add nutrient dense, disease-fighting vegetables like potatoes, leafy greens and white beans that create creamy textures and rich flavors that are good for your health. Ingredients 1 cup onion chopped1...

Homemade Almond Milk

INGREDIENTS:4 CUPS OF WATER1 CUP ALMONDS, SOAKED OVERNIGHT AND RINSED1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT1/8 TSP KOSHER SALT   INSTRUCTIONSAdd water and soaked almonds to jar in order listed and secure lid. Select “Whole Juice.” Strain milk through nut milk bag or...

Are you looking for a healthy sweetener?

The truth of the matter is food companies have been hijacking our tastebuds for decades. Why? Because if they can get you hooked on their food you will be a loyal consumer for years to come. Because we were first introduced to these foods at an early age, as early as...

Hormones and your Weight

Are willpower and self-control the real solution to low energy and high weight?   Maybe not. It just might be your (powerful) hormones.   And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar,...