And…this is the kind of awesomeness that happens when I run out of eggs. One of the great things about all of the different eating styles is that they can expand your cooking and eating range immensely. Whether it’s vegan, raw, paleo or vegetarian – people with different eating needs have been getting creative with [continue reading]
Ancient man traveled for miles to obtain the medicinal benefits of sea vegetables (also known as seaweed), rich in minerals and antioxidants that alkalize the blood and strengthen the digestion. Sea vegetables contain virtually all of the minerals found in the ocean, and the broadest spectrum in any living plant. If you frequent Japanese restaurants, you [continue reading]
Have you ever had food poisoning? Or maybe a horrible hangover that left you feeling like death? I ate something yesterday that destroyed me, kept me up throwing up all night until there didn’t seem to be anything left in my stomach (so sorry to be graphic!). It can happen to anyone – and no [continue reading]
Today I was sitting in the spin studio, getting ready to start class and I struck up a conversation with the woman to my right who had great tattoos on her arms and back. Ann told me that she got her work at a time in her life when she was really into tattoo subculture, [continue reading]
My recipe for today’s totally awesome Ginger Pear Green Smoothie: 1 pear 1 lemon- juice of 1/4 cucumber 1/4 cup fresh spearmint 3 T hemp seeds 1 chunk fresh ginger 3-4 stalks kale, de-stemmed 1-1.5 cups water One of my readers who is doing the Body Fuel System wrote me last night because she has [continue reading]
The power of greens can inspire greatness!! So this cinnamon stick might look like a pretty garnish but if you’re familiar with my green smoothies, you know I use spices a lot in them. It’s not just to make them palatable, it’s actually because spices contain powerful health-boosting compounds and nutrients. For example, cinnamon can [continue reading]
*gluten-free, dairy-free, low glycemic index, vegan optional On the weekend, I love starting out my weekend with pancakes or French Toast – something tasty and on the sweeter side. For some reason, I come up with the absolute best recipes when I’m actually running out of groceries! Maybe that’s because having less ingredients to tinker [continue reading]
The first time I ate at True Food Kitchen, I said “If I had a restaurant, this is exactly what I would want it to be like.” I was so impressed, I went back again a week later. True Food Kitchen, located in the heart of Cherry Creek at the corner of Second and Detroit, [continue reading]
Gluten-free and Vegan Holiday Pies and Piecrust Class with Betty Rocker Who loves PIE? Me, me, me! And I’m guessing you, or someone you love too. Join Betty Rocker for a fun, informative class Thursday, November 15th from 6:30-8pm to learn how to make gluten free piecrust, vegan piecrust, and taste some healthy (lower glycemic [continue reading]
I’ve been playing around with making Fitness Food this week that is allergy-friendly. So I’m going to apologize in advance for the awesomeness of this recipe to the people who are not near their kitchen and can’t make it yet. I’m sorry! Seriously, I just woke up craving chocolate and peanut butter. It happens. Instead [continue reading]