If you're not much of a matcha hot tea fan, this recipe is for you. This Sweet Green Matcha Smoothie is a perfect alternative to get the amazing benefits of matcha without drinking it the normal way. Matcha is considered to be one of the most powerful superfoods on the market. It's packed with (more…)

Do you ever get sick when you travel? I use to be that person that always caught a “cold” after traveling, but now I can't even remember the last time that happened to me. I've changed my travel routine which has helped me stay healthy especially when flying. Not only do I prepare my travel days, but I also prepare for where I'll be staying and I'm not just talking (more…)

Halloween is only a few days away, which means it's the start to the season of sweets and unhealthy treats all around!

Buying packaged candy is simple, but how do you feel after you eat it?

Not the best, I'm sure.

I hate the feeling so I decided to do a roundup of healthy knock-offs to classic favorites.

Yes, snickers, peanut butter cups and more can all be made healthy. (more…)

If you're carving pumpkins this week, don't throw out the seeds! I've got a tasty way you can use them – make pepitas! The beautiful leaves changing colors is not the only reason to love the fall season, but also the produce that changes with it. Right now squash is one of the (more…)

Vegan cheesecake, or as I like to call them freezer cake, is a simple and healthy dessert that people rave about! That's why I love making them year round. My latest version are these Goji Berry Freezer Cakes that are perfect for Halloween because they're orange without any food coloring used!  (more…)

This Warm Caesar Sweet Potato Salad Bowl is a perfect meal for the fall and winter months.  Salad-like bowls are a great way to keep your salads interesting and fun. You can tailor this bowl with any veggies you'd like, but adding cooked veggies will help warm things up. (more…)

Dragon fruit is not only a beautiful piece of produce, but is one of the best “super fruits” out there as it contains numerous benefits for the body. Everything from helping your skin glow, to improving bone health, to assisting in suppressing arthritis. Your cholesterol will lower faster than eating cheerios (more…)

If you haven't tried Avocado Toast yet I have to tell you you're missing out! I didn't get the whole craze of it until I finally decided to try it for myself, and I can't get enough of it. If you follow me on instagram, then you know how much I love this snack. (more…)

 Goji berries were a hot superfood a couple of years ago, but news of them has dwindled off. In this edition of Foods with Benefits, we'll revisit just how spectacular these sweet berries are and 7 reasons why we should be eating more of them. I like to incorporate goji berries in desserts because they're great for sweetening and they provide some amazing benefits for the body. (more…)

This Goji Berry Date Paste is a perfect sweetener to replace the artificial stuff. It's great to use in desserts and smoothies, especially if you don't have a high speed blender like a Vitamix.

I've been meaning to make date paste for a while now as I use dates to sweeten almost all of my desserts. I'm so glad I finally did because it's so good I can eat it straight from the jar. (more…)

I receive a lot of emails asking which is better, drinking smoothies or green juice.  Some are debating if they should buy a juicer or a blender; others want to know for health reasons. I did a post on this a while back on this, but I've put more information together not only explaining the differences between blending and juicing, but also the nutritional difference between a smoothie and green juice. (more…)

This creamy Tomato Basil Bisque is filling, comforting and guilt-free.

It's a simple, creamy soup recipe that you can feel good about eating.

Filled with healthy ingredients that help your body, not hurt it. (more…)