3 Day Gentle Spring Detox

3-Day Gentle Spring Detox After a brutal winter, I can feel the weight of constant snow shoveling and carefully walking icy paths, lifting from my shoulders as a balmy breeze blows across the water, the winds die down, and the squish of my boots in mud fills my ears. During the cold winter months, I…

An Apple A Day

An apple a day keeps the doctor away because: ·        Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant ·        Helps maintain even blood sugar ·        Fiber: keeps you full longer ·        Potassium: many people do not get enough of this heart healthy mineral   What will you do with…

3 Gentle Ways to Fall Detox

As the seasons change from warm to cool; lush green to dry vibrant hues; busy summer days to calmer routine, this is a perfect time to do a detox. Eating with the seasons means changing your diet to compliment and balance your environment. Dry cooking methods, dry foods, warming spices and temperatures are just what…

Homemade Flavored Coffee Creamer

I am always looking for efficient ways to boost the nutrition in my every day food and I figured it was time to take a look at  my daily morning cup of Joe and give it a make over. Coffee, when consumed in moderate amounts, is considered a healthy beverage. Coffee is an antioxidant and…

Mint Lassi

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cumin Dash of black pepper 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water Directions In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper. Stir frequently, until the aroma is released. Combine…

Fruit Nut Smoothie

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup berries 1 cup melon 1 cup soy or rice milk 1/4 cup almonds Directions Mix all ingredients in blender and serve. Notes You can add other ingredients for added nutrition such as a spoon full of bee pollen, coconut…

Egg Cream

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 3 people Ingredients 1 large egg 2 cups soy, rice or almond milk 1/2 cup silken tofu 2 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg/cinnamon Directions Pour ingredients into a blender and mix until thick. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve…