Banana, Date, Cacao Smoothie

I am often asked when and what do I eat after a workout… My general rule of thumb is to eat within 1 hour of a workout and eat a good combination of protein, carbs and fat.Recovery foods are important right after workouts because they help repair the body,...

Quintessential Winter Salad

In our home we try to eat as much seasonally as possible.  Foods are fresher, more local,  less expensive, abundantly available, changes up your eating habits, and is better on the environment.  On that note here is an amazing Winter Salad for you to share…....

Citrus and Avocado Salad

Here is a lovely warm summer’s evening salad alternative! Enjoy! Citrus and Avocado Salad Recipe measured to feed 12. Citrus and bitter arugula are good liver cleansers and help the body to release excess stored fats. Avocados are a healthy source of fat, which...

Vegan Basil and Cilantro Pesto

Vegan Basil and Cilantro Pesto Ingredients: 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/3 cup pine nuts 4 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup nutritional yeast Juice from one fresh lemon 1/2 cup olive oil 2...

Cilantro Pesto

A pesto is based on some kind of greens combined with a nut or seed and a fat. They are easy to make, tasty, nutritious and versatile. I always have a homemade pesto on hand for when time is short and you want to whip up something nutritious and tastes great! You can...