Protein is made up of amino acids, which are crucial for building and maintaining cells and tissues. The body uses amino acids to make hemoglobin and insulin. Protein is also essential for maintaining healthy sugar levels in the blood, especially when eating carbohydrates. Yet ideas about how much and what type of protein we need […]
Baked cauliflower is always delicious, but when you add tahini sauce to it, the health benefits soar. Tahini is a sesame butter/paste that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong […]
Merry Christmas! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas-time is to make a warm cozy drink. Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Plant-Based Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte. Here are the recipes! Plant-Based Eggnog This is an easy recipe to make and it is plant-based and gluten-free. I try to […]
Even though it is a little harder these days, we have long held the tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends during the holidays. However, many of our holiday foods often involve a number of rich, savory foods, creamy dips and fried foods. These foods taste good, but they don’t always make our […]
This is one of my favorite recipes! In the hot summer, I find it cool and refreshing! This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and raw, so the health benefits are numerous. I like this recipe so much, I made a YouTube video for this recipe. Click here to view the video. This recipe calls for mango, […]
Fresh organic, non-GMO produce is part of a healthy eating plan and lifestyle. It can be a waste of money if it goes bad before we have a chance to eat it. So, let’s make our organic produce for optimum health be more budget friendly. Storing it properly is important. We go to the store […]
These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer. Children love to help you create these! Ingredients 2 nori sheets 1 cup Nut Pâté (see recipe below) […]
This is an easy, refreshing, and delicious soup that is great for summer! It can accompany a main dish, a sandwich, or a salad. I highly recommend purchasing certified organic corn, because of the danger of the non-organic Bt toxin in GMO corn. Insect-resistant crops include corn, potatoes, soy, and cotton. Due to genetic modifications, […]
I recently returned from Costa Rica, where cacao is grown, and I brought back some organic cacao and some organic raw, sprouted nuts. I decided to make some dark chocolate candy bark with them to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is easy to do, and my daughter and I thought it turned out absolutely scrumptious. I […]
The once “creature food-dominated” world is now starting to cater to the newest trend of plant-based diners. The fastest growing group of baby-boomers and the younger generation are now moving toward a more plant-based lifestyle and eating plan. They are doing this for health, as well as living a life filled with compassion for all […]
