Have you ever heard of the magical treat served at Disneyland called “Dole Whip?” It’s a refreshing frozen treat that tastes like pineapple soft serve ice cream, and it’s known for totally hitting the spot on a warm day. You can easily create this magical treat right in your own kitchen with two natural ingredients. …
Contrary to popular belief, white potatoes are loaded with nutritional value that can deliver notable health benefits. They are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a solid source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin and fiber. They also have a variety of phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) that provide antioxidant activity to fight free …
If you’re strict about keeping your diet super clean or if you follow a gluten-free diet, you may find it challenging to make recipes that call for bread crumbs or any type of breading. The good news is you can easily make you’re own “bread crumbs” with just a few simple ingredients…and none of them …
I created this recipe to solve 3 problems: Beets are one of the most nutritious foods around, yet not a lot of people eat them on a regular basis…or at all. Dip is one of those condiments that tends to be very unhealthy when you buy it in stores. It’s typically loaded with unhealthy fat …
Now that the weather for picnics, BBQs and fun in the sun is officially here, you may already be noticing the resurgence of seasonal pests like bees. The last thing most people want to deal with when enjoying the outdoors is bees buzzing all around you…especially people like me who are allergic to bee stings. …
Until my mid-30’s, I felt sick to my stomach on a daily basis. Every.Single.Day. Finally, I realized that I’m lactose intolerant. Once I completely cut dairy out of my diet, I felt better within a matter of days… My stomach felt peaceful for the first time in years, my skin cleared up and my seasonal …
We hear all the time that it’s not a good idea to drink a lot of fruit juice, because it’s high in sugar and doesn’t contain one of the most advantageous parts of the fruit – the fiber. And that’s absolutely true. It’s also important to note that many drinks sold as “fruit juice” have …
Energy bars have become extremely popular for a quick grab-n-go snack to power up for a workout, a hectic morning commute or a day full of meetings. They’re also great for when you’re ravenous and need something to eat RIGHT NOW! The problem is, a lot of “energy bars” on the market are loaded with …
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) conducts an analysis of the chemical pesticide load found in common fruits and vegetables that are grown conventionally. By “grown conventionally,” I mean the produce was grown with the use of harmful chemicals like glyphosate. Produce that’s grown organically, on the other hand, is grown without the use …
Just because you’re following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a plate of delicious meatballs. This simple meatball recipe based with lentils is a great example! It’s filling, tastes amazing and is loaded with nutritional goodness and plant-based protein. Plus, it totally hits the spot when you’re having a spaghetti-and-meatballs craving. THE RECIPE …