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Day One: Saturday, June 13th Technically, my fast started around 7:30 last night (Friday), since that’s the last time I ate food. But today was the first full day of no food. It wasn’t so bad. I expected to be hungry, of course, and I was, though, not really hungry […]
This weekend, I took the opportunity of my rare blank calendar to do a three-day fast. When I tell people about this, I always get the same reactions: “I could never do that,” or “No way–I’m hypoglycemic,” or “I’m miserable if I even skip one meal,” or the questions: “But […]
The root of our health or ill health, our pain or happiness, our thriving or just surviving is our gut and our least addressed “organ” of our body. Most diseases stem from gut imbalances including lack of healthy bacteria and enzymes and the destruction of the gut lining. Although it’s […]
We recently made this at our PLAY. EAT. CHAT. (Part VI) event hosted by Keri Martin of Second Life Bikes. SERVES 6 GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN This recipe, adapted from one in Vegetarian Times is chock full of vitamin C, which is the body’s primary water-soluble antioxidant, able to neutralize free radicals […]
dark and light sauces adds beautiful flavor
This recipe was adapted from one in the Cooks Illustrated magazine. A couple substituted ingredients make it even healthier than it already is with the chock full of fresh vegetables. The pistou adds another layer of flavor, though the soup is clean and delicious by itself. If you want a […]
Craving something chocolatey? With Easter and Passover having just passed, chocolate is naturally on our mind, but summer is too. This week’s Recipe of the Week is a sweet treat that won’t have you feeling like you ruined your summer beach body. Our healthier version of fudge contains real ingredients, […]
As the warmer months quickly approach, you may find yourself eating salads that are typical of BBQs. Often, these salads are drenched in mayonnaise or heavy, processed dressings. For a vibrant twist on a spring or summer salad, try this recipe for Fennel and Citrus Salad. It is a light, […]
Roasted root veggies
Variation of Almond Milk recipe from Food & Wine Magazine 1 cup almonds 5 cups filtered water, plus some for soaking 4 Medjool Dates ½ tsp organic vanilla bean paste ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract ½ tsp cinnamon 2 pinches salt Place almonds in bowl and cover […]
Created by Wendy Bright-Fallon for our cookbook nourish Every time I make these, the ingredients are a little different. It all depends on what I have available and/or what my taste buds are searching for. Enjoy the process of making these almost all raw bites! Beware, they are loaded with […]