Brazil nuts are often considered a superfood and are a great addition to your everyday diet. They’re the highest food source of selenium which creates a plethora of health benefits. Brazil nuts come from the Amazon. The trees grow to be extremely large, reaching 200…
Happy New Year! We’re a full week in to 2019! One year away from 2020, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This year we will live in the present like never before! However, we must have goals and aspirations for the coming year, right?!…
What are essential oils? Can they help me? What is an aromatherapist? These were all some of the questions I had a few years ago. I knew I couldn’t be the only one needing clarity on this topic so I recently sat down with friend…
It’s that time of year again, the holiday season! Which also means cold and flu season. Sigh. But have no fear! There are plenty of ways to keep you in tip top shape so it doesn’t happen to you! And if you do happen to…
Clearly pumpkin is a recurring theme these days (hence my last post with pumpkin pie). I’ve just been obsessed with incorporating it somehow each week. This particular pumpkin recipe is creamy and perfect for those on the go. It doesn’t require roasting an actual pumpkin…
Vegan Gluten-free Pecan Crust Pumpkin Pie Crust: 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 tbsp coconut sugar 2 tbsp ground flax seeds 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 tsp salt Filling: 1 can (15 oz)…
We’re just a week away from Thanksgiving and that means menu planning. I’ve come up with a list of my favorite holiday dishes to help take some of the stress off. No matter what food preferences you or your family have, these recipes are sure to…
You may be thinking, “black beans…in brownies? What type of sorcery is this?” The delicious and nutritious kind. No, they don’t taste like black beans. At ALL! Everyone who has tried them can never guess the ingredients. They also always go back for seconds. Or…
Often times my recipes come about randomly. This one being no exception. I had some cauliflower but was a bit bored with making it my usual way. I really wanted to include some probiotic rich miso in my meal so I began mixing in different…
This super easy 1 pot lentil dal is sure to be favorite. At least it is for me! I’m currently obsessed with anything lentil! These tiny little legumes are low in calories but packed with nutrition! They’re extremely high in protein making them a great…
