Make Ahead Green Bean & Tomato Salad
Ingredients2 Tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice2 Tablespoons raw, local honey¼ cup olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 small bunch of organic cilantro (pull of leaves and finely chop) […]
Make Ahead Mason Jar Kale Salad
Who doesn’t love a good summer salad? If you’re in a lunch rut and need something new, try this delicious kale salad that takes no time to prep! This is an easy one to change-up and is delicious with shredded or grilled chicken or blackened salmon. […]
Refreshing Juice Blends for Hot Summer Days
It’s time for the weekend, and it’s hot out there! Try refreshing yourself with one of these delicious juice blend recipes instead of soda, sweet tea of sugary alcoholic drinks. So break out your juicer and experiment away. The first is a bit more my speed—not so sweet and a little tangy. The second recipe, [...]
Homemade Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Non-dairy ice cream is becoming increasingly popular because people are cutting dairy out of their diets due to an allergy, intolerance, digestion, or they simply feel better without it. Remember if you’re feeling bloated, nauseated, have diarrhea, head aches or fatigue when eating dairy, you might be experiencing a sensitivity or reaction. Try removing it from your [...]
Foods for Glowing Summer Skin
To me, summer is a time for slowing down, catching up with family and friends, taking family vacations, and enjoying time by the pool! It is also a time for social gatherings outside and happy hours. There is a sense of “wanting to let loose” in the summer, which I totally understand, but we still [...]
Tips for Men’s Health
As we get ready to celebrate the men in our respective worlds who are fathers, I find myself reminding patients, friends and family members of the important role diet plays within a man’s life—anyone’s life, really! So regardless if the men in your life are fathers or not, encourage them to load up on lean [...]
Summer Produce Guide: What to Pick & Ways to Use
I associate summer with fresh, plump, blueberries just like I associate fall with pumpkins. I love the summer for many reasons, but I especially love it because of the abundant, fresh, produce! Summer is not only bursting with flavor, but it is also bursting with phytonutrients and antioxidants. Eat up my friends! […]
Lemon-lime Ginger Iced Tea with Basil
Try this detoxifying tea, and sip on it all summer long! Lemon is great at helping to flush those toxins out, and of course, ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. You can’t beat this delicious drink that is caffeine-free and extremely low-calorie. […]
Alkaline Foods
We could all stand to eat more alkaline foods. Alkaline foods may help to protect against certain types of cancer and arthritis. Many people who follow an alkaline diet tend to also shed weight because they take out the heavier, more acidic, foods like refined sugar, processed foods, wheat, dairy, eggs, and meat (ironically and [...]
Dairy-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream
Did you recently go dairy-free and are bummed at the thought of missing homemade ice cream this summer?! Don’t worry because I’m about to give you a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, which is usually loaded with sugar and additives. This recipe is great to make before dinner or your cook-out because you can [...]