It’s always scary to read about additives and what these chemicals can potentially do. Part of the scariness is that they are in virtually all processed foods in some form or another and most of us are eating some kind of processed food every day as are our kids. One […]
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You gave up gluten, dairy, processed food, and bravely drank a green smoothie every day for two months…but still refuse to give up your nightly red wine? Welcome to the club. Some diet habits are easier to kick than others; partly because you know eliminating, say, sugar from your diet […]
As the chill starts to blanket us this fall, this soup is warming and comforting. 1 T coconut oil 1 medium onion, chopped Sauté above on medium heat till onions are well done. 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 t curry powder 1 t cumin ¼ t red pepper flakes (optional) […]
Summer is officially here, and with this beautiful season comes some hot, steamy days. Instead of cooling off with typical (artificially sweetened) frozen fruit pops, try this nourishing recipe for fruit and yogurt smoothie cups. Filled with natural sweetness, wholesome crunch, and pure protein, these cups are the perfect way […]
Avocado Blueberry Muffins Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour) 2 t baking powder ½ t. baking soda ½ t. sea salt 1 ripe Hass Avocado 3/4 cup coconut palm or maple sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla extract 1 c plain Greek yogurt 6 oz fresh organic […]
This recipe was copied from the California Avocado Commission’s website and altered just a bit to make it a little more “Nourishing.” Serves 4 1 lb. fettuccine (gluten free or not, preferably whole grain or mixed whole grains) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 T extra […]
fresh, simple strawberry salad
Don’t let your fresh strawberries go to the compost! Freeze them if you have a big bundle and use them in this simple and delicious dish. You have to freeze two layers so plan ahead. raw strawberry and cashew pie first layer 3 bananas 2 cups frozen strawberries {or other […]
…health benefits of what you consume are maximized during the food’s peak season.
In the last part of our three-part series on We Love Sugar, we share strategies for dealing with sugar cravings. Please share your own experiences and ideas.
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 […]
Q: Don’t you already eat this way? A: Yes, we eat this way already – for the most part – but eating 100% real means we’ll be giving up some conveniences. Products that we can ultimately make ourselves, for example. We know it takes work to eat healthy and […]