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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

June 10, 2016

Make your own chocolate hazelnut spread from scratch with wholesome ingredients!  Total Time: 38 min. Prep Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 18 min. Yield: 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each Ingredients: 3 cups raw hazelnuts ⅔ cup chopped dark chocolate (approximately 3 to 4 oz.) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) Preparation: 1. Preheat […]

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Raspberry Banana Ice Cream

May 29, 2016

Super simple and so creamy and delicious, this Raspberry Banana Ice Cream only has 3 ingredients! Total Time: 5 hrs. 10 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 medium bananas, cut into chunks ½ cup whole raw cashews 1 cup hot water 3 cups fresh (or unsweetened frozen) raspberries Water (optional) Preparation: 1. […]

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Cashew Queso Sauce

May 18, 2016

I never realized how creamy and delicious sauces made from cashews can be, but just wait till you taste this Cashew Queso Sauce! Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews 3 cups water, divided use 2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no sugar-added 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. smoked paprika ⅓ cup nutritional yeast ¾ tsp. sea salt (or […]

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5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day

February 14, 2014

5 Sweet Treats for a Healthy Valentines Day Indulging on Valentines Day doesn’t mean you have to blow your clean eating plan!  Here’s some decadent treats that look elaborate, taste amazing, and yet are both simple to make and easy on your health.  No need to give up your sweet tooth this Valentines Day! 1. […]

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Alkaline or Acidic?

May 20, 2013

Simple Steps To Alkalize Your Body With the increase in processed, chemical-laden foods, our bodies are having more and more difficulties in maintaining a good pH balance.  If you’re anything like I was not too long ago, my response would be, “So what!”  The more I study nutrition and wellness, though, the less I can […]

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Tony Horton Checks Out Shakeology

February 14, 2013

P90X creator Tony Horton checks out Shakeology!  Want to check it out yourself?  Shakeology comes with a 30-day-bottom-of-the-bag guarantee so what have you got to lose?!

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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How Super Is Your Superfood?

November 30, 2012

How super is your superfood?  We hear about superfoods everywhere we turn anymore.  So what exactly IS a superfood and what makes a food…well, super?  Technically, a superfood is a natural food that is a superior source of antioxidants, low in calories, and contains essential nutrients – nutrients that are important for our bodies but […]

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Apple Crisp Recipe

November 18, 2012

I LOVE a good Apple Crisp!  I came across a recipe awhile back that sounded good so I fiddled around with it a few times to create the PERFECT Apple Crisp (at least I think so!). APPLE CRISP RECIPE Filling 8-10 apples 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp almond extract 2 tsp grated fresh ginger […]

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