It’s the time of year for pumpkin and this is one of my favorite ways to use it! If you haven’t seen Foodbabe’s article about Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Lattes, you should check it out. Make this one at home and you’ll reap benefits not chemicals! I make my Pumpkin Chai Latte with one of …
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI BITES
I came up with this recipe while staring in the fridge, trying to figure out what I could make with the things I had in there…
JICAMA LENTIL NACHOS
Would it shock you to know that Nachos can be healthy!? YES! Make these Jicama Lentil Nachos! A Jicama is a great replacement for chips. Unlike chips, they are low in sodium and fat so they support heart health. They’re filled with potassium, calcium and magnesium – all important minerals for our sustained health. Also, …
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED RICE CRISPY TREATS
Most children love Rice Krispy Treats! I grew up eating them, but now that I know the chemicals and additives used, no way will I do that again! Things like corn syrup, artificial flavors and more… No Thanks! Rice Krispy cereal alone contains an ingredient that is banned in nearly every other country, but the US.
MINT BERRY SLUSHIE
This Mint Berry Slushie is a juice-like drink made in a blender. The main difference between “juicing” with a blender, like a vitamix, than a regular juicer is you keep all the pulp. This is good because you get all the fiber and nutrients. With a juicer you just get the nutrients. It does take …
Banana Raisin Oat Bars
These Banana Raisin Oat Bars are a quick, nutritious, low calorie breakfast. They’ll give you an energy boost and start your metabolism off right in the morning. Make a batch ahead of time so you can grab one and go.
BLACK BEAN CILANTRO DIP
This is a yummy dip to have for a party or when your friends come over. It doesn’t just taste delicious, you’ll also rip some benefits from eating it! Protein from the black beans, lots of minerals from the cilantro, B vitamins from nutritional yeast and benefits from the lime juice. Leave the processed dips at the …
ZUCCHINI HUMMUS
This Zucchini Hummus has lots of benefits. The garlic helps fight cancer; turmeric which has so many benefits like anti-aging & anti-inflammatory; cayenne pepper helps speed up metabolism. As I always say, it’s better to make it at home than buying the packaged hummus with loads of preservatives and chemicals! Plus you’re doing so much good for the body eating this …
Nut Butter & Banana Oatmeal
Needing an easy, unprocessed breakfast to start your day? Nut Butter and Banana Sprouted Oats will do just the trick. This breakfast recipe will boost your mood, energy and strength!
Homemade Roasted Almond Butter
Making your own almond butter is really simple to do. The only ingredient you need is almonds! A lot of times the store-bought nut butters have extra oils and sugar in them. Not to mention they can be pretty pricey! This is a lightly roasted almond butter that tastes delicious on things like a bowl of …
HOMEMADE LIME JUICE SPITZER AND THE BENEFITS
If you like sprite, I’ve great a tasty, healthier switch for you! First I want to tell you a little about why we should all try to consume more lime juice. It has a variety of health benefits, all thanks to its rich amount of vitamin C and flavonoids! Vitamin C is an essential nutrient …
BENEFITS OF CARROTS
A study conducted by researchers at Harvard University found that younger women who ate two or more servings of carotenoid-rich fruits and veggies a day (including CARROTS, spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, oranges) had a 18% lower risk breast cancer than women who ate fewer than four servings a week. Cut up some carrots and serve …
Mushroom ‘Cheese’ Dip
This is a delicious dairy-free alternative to regular cheese dip. It’s made using only real food ingredients. You will be shocked how similar it tastes, but it’s so much better for you.
BENEFITS FROM FOODS – PEACHES
Benefits of peaches include: 1. Help cleanse your kidney & bladder 2. Fights cardiovascular disease 3. Healthy stress-reliever that helps reduce anxiety 4. They keep the skin healthy w vitamins that regenerate skin tissue 5. Reduce hair loss w positive effect on the scalp Love when it’s peach season! They are so good for you! That’s …
5-INGREDIENT CHEWY CACAO ALMOND COOKIES
These Chewy Cacao Almond Cookies are a go-to dessert when I need something quick for friends stopping by or just craving something sweet, but still want it to be healthy. They are naturally sweetened, and a good source of antioxidants, fiber and protein. They are also raw, for any of you following a raw diet.
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ALMOND MILK
This is way better to give your kids(or yourself) instead of the store bought stuff. It’s filled with antioxidants and other goodies for the body! A yummy sweet treat with just four ingredients! INGREDIENTS
BANANA NUT BREAD
I love Banana Nut Bread and knew this was another family recipe that I had to recreate so I could still enjoy it! Only real ingredients and no dairy, chemicals or preservatives to worry about harming your body! I know I have to just get a better picture of this so I plan on making it …
ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS
Don’t throw out the seeds when you’re making a squash or carving out a pumpkin! Make Pepita, which is one of the 150 words added to the dictionary this year. Definition of Pepita – edible seed of a pumpkin or squash often dried or toasted. Check out my recipe below. Some of the benefits of …
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HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
This is one snack that is so easy to make so why would you ever buy? Especially the non organic trail mixes because they add so many unnecessary ingredients including preservatives and high fructose corn syrup! I hate that so many products have high fructose corn syrup in them! That’s why you’re better off making your …