I'm in the process now of studying to renew my holistic nutrition certification, which got me thinking I should share with you how I recently healed myself with food (and how you can too!), plus some other BIG news that came from it! One of the main reasons I started this blog and studied holistic nutrition was to show people that you can heal your body with real food. (more…)

Happy New Year! Now that the Holidays are coming to an end you might be feeling like you need a reset, and this soup will do the trick. (more…)

Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too when you're trying to live a healthier lifestyle? These grain-free cupcakes are made with low glycemic sugar, quinoa flour and pure cacao powder making it a healthy cupcake, but no one will know it! Plus they have a beautiful green, dye-free icing perfect for the holidays. (more…)

Growing up in the south, biscuits and gravy was a staple weekend breakfast for my family. It was one of my favorites, but definitely not the healthiest thing to eat. I've recreated that gravy goodness from scratch using a few, simple clean ingredients. You just need some almond milk (or other non-dairy milk), flour and a few seasonings. It's oil-free and can be made gluten-free as well. (more…)

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! Eggnog is a staple drink this time of year, but did you know one cup of regular eggnog can have around 400 calories in it? That's just one cup! You would have to walk over 90 minutes to burn that off. I've come up with a much healthier version that has way less calories, and (more…)

 I read a staggering stat the other day, that women put an average of 515 synthetic chemicals on their body every single day! Lotion, cream, moisturizer, hair dyes, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, cleanser, lipstick, face powder, perfume – you name it. It's disheartening to see your favorite beauty products can contain hundreds of chemicals, but trust me – the sooner you know what you're putting on your body the better. (more…)

Since we're about to enter a week of indulgence I've compiled a list of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes that please without the guilt – plus some detoxifying recipes to help repair any damage afterwards.  From a lighter, but still satisfying stuffing to a drink that helps reduce bloat and more! (more…)

During the holidays, does your sweet tooth seem to get the best of you? I know mine does and that's why it's so important to have healthier options on hand like this 5-ingredient edible cookie dough! They're the perfect thing to have this holiday season because they are only naturally sweetened. No processed or refined sugar in them so they won't spike your blood sugar (more…)

This asian inspired Tahini Thai Sauce can be used in so many ways.

I love it on everything from noodles, to stir-fried veggies to a fresh salad.

It's very similar to a peanut thai sauce without the added oils and sugar.

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Hello Friends! I'm back after a little blog hiatus, and I've got big news – plus a lot of great recipes to share with you. Before I share my news let me tell you about this pan of Gluten-Free Baked Superfood Oatmeal yumminess. Even if you're not a fan of oatmeal – trust me, you'll want to make it because (more…)

If you're fan of ice cream and coffee, then you'll want to check out this recipe. Affogatos are a popular dessert from Italy that usually consist of a scoop of vanilla gelato and espresso.  Of course, I had to make a version that is healthier by using this one-ingredient “nice cream” making this Affogato (more…)