If you’re into warm, tasty beverages, super-powered antioxidants and simple recipes, this one is for you! You may have heard of green coffee in the past – I believe it showed up for a little while as the “best new superfood that will change your life forever,” as these nutrient-packed foods often do. I somehow … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gluten Free
Luscious Coconut Chia Smoothie
That’s right… I used the word luscious. It’s really that good. Velvety. Filling. Satisfying. These are just a few other words that come to mind when I am sipping on this coconut filled cocktail of love. In all honesty, it feels a little weird to be posting a cold smoothie recipe while we are entering … Continue reading
Chocolate Mushroom Coffee
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably have a decent sense of how much I enjoy putting fat in my coffee. The idea here (which I learned about from Dave Asprey and Bulletproof Coffee) is that by including healthy fats with caffeine balances out the extreme spike and crash that some people can feel. For … Continue reading
Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
Tis the season… Its October…. Which means its pumpkin everything… And that makes me smile (at least for the next few weeks, and then I get kind of sick of it). BUT! For now, lets relish in that pumpkin spirit! For me, pumpkin isn’t really something I crave in the morning, so I have been … Continue reading
Amazing Blueberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Smoothies are one of my favorite summer go-to’s. They are refreshing, nutrient dense, and when made right, can provide all the essentials to leave you feeling satiated, satisfied and energized. One of my favorite combos? Vanilla and blueberries. Sure, this might sound like a weird mix, but I promise it is sure to get your … Continue reading
My 5 Favorite Breakfast Foods
Chances are, you have probably heard that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day,” but does that mean you are eating a healthy and nutrient-filled breakfast each morning? If not, you should try it out! Getting nourishing foods in first thing in the morning will help to kick-start your metabolism and balance your … Continue reading
Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice
So considering its still winter in NYC, I realize I am probably getting ahead of myself with these summery flavors… And I’ll admit that I am yearning for sunshine, warm weather and jean shorts, but in addition, these flavors were just too good to keep to myself! What you need: 1 head cauliflower, stems removes … Continue reading
The Basics of Soup Making
Winter time is perfect for soup making… It warms our bones, nourishes our spirit, and allows us to combine so many healthy ingredients into one pot! My mom taught me how to make soup a few years back, and although there are many varieties, she showed me a few basics that will guarantee your soup … Continue reading
Cashew Cream Cheese
This is one of my favorite recipes ever… seriously. As I cheese lover, it can be difficult to avoid or cut back on the stuff, but this “cream cheese” does the trick! Thanks to my friends at College Park Yoga for sharing this recipe during a raw food cleanse a few years back, it is still heavy … Continue reading
Hearty Tomato Sauce
I really, really LOVE a good tomato sauce – it brings me right back to childhood. My love for homemade tomato sauce comes from my mom – she made it all the time growing up, taking her time to crank canned tomatoes through a hand-operated food mill and then simmering all the ingredients over the … Continue reading