Coconut bacon? Yes! Let’s talk about it. It’s pretty amazing that you can recreate the crunch and flavor of bacon using a health-enhancing plant food like coconut. Coconut is one of those foods I eat every single day in the form of organic coconut milk, organic coconut oil or organic coconut meat like the flakes …
If you love peanut butter cookies, it’s possible I’m about to become your new best friend… If love you cookies but can’t or don’t eat peanuts, it’s still possible I’m about to become your new best friend… Why? Because these no-bake cookies are super delicious, require just 3 natural ingredients and are a cinch to …
Radishes are one of those vegetables that don’t get a lot of play in day-to-day eating for most people. I’m on a mission to change that, because radishes are at the top of the list of “food is medicine” veggies. Radishes are a cruciferous vegetable that contain sulfur, which naturally repels pathogens in the body …
There’s something about a warm summer day that commands a refreshing, fruity beverage with just a hint of sweetness. One of my favorites is watermelon limeade. Unfortunately, many pre-made limeades, lemonades and other fruity drinks sold in stores are loaded with refined sugar, artificial colors and unnatural ingredients like preservatives. Fortunately, you can make a …
There’s something about a warm, sunny day that commands a refreshing, fruity beverage with just a hint of sweetness. One of my favorites is strawberry lemonade. Unfortunately, most pre-made lemonades, fruity drinks and beverage powders / mixers sold in stores are loaded with refined sugar, artificial colors and unnatural ingredients like preservatives. Fortunately, you can …
It’s amazing how a creamy and delicious dressing can take a salad to the next level. It’s even better when that dressing is loaded with health benefits! This creamy avocado and cilantro dressing recipe is light, refreshing and delivers some serious nutritional value. It’s more than just a salad dressing, though…it also works great for …
You know that heavenly creamy sauce that’s served on top of gyros or on the side for dipping with other Mediterranean dishes? It’s called tzatziki sauce (tsah-see-key). Unfortunately for those of us who follow a plant-based diet or are lactose intolerant (both in my case), tzatziki is typically made with cow’s milk (dairy). The good …
I love Mediterranean food, especially falafel. It’s a crispy and delicious ball or patty made simply of chickpeas (or other beans) and seasonings. Unfortunately, the falafel made in most restaurants is deep-fried. And restaurants typically use hydrogenated oils that tolerate high heat to do make it happen. Why is this a problem? Foods cooked in …
Have you ever bought one of those cans of whipped cream from the store, brought it home, given it a good shake, tilted your head back and sprayed a giant gob in your mouth? Yep, me too. Once I discovered I am horribly lactose intolerant and can’t consume dairy unless I want to be sick …
You may have noticed a lot of news reports and PSAs lately advising that tick-related illnesses are on the rise. Typically, these reports advise you to use chemical tick repellents like DEET that are highly toxic and can cause health issues. I recommend using a natural formula that will effectively repel ticks without smearing your …