There’s something about warm figs that I just love; whether they are wrapped in bacon, or simply served by themselves, I’m a happy girl when there are figs nearby. And today is one of those rare days here in Austin when it rains all day long, and I’m craving some comfort food. So while I […]

Why a detox juice? We’re eating foods that contain pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals. Our air is full of heavy metals, chemicals and toxins. Our meats contain steroids, antibiotic residue and herbicides from food ingested by the animal. Our water has prescription drug residues, harmful chemicals, herbicides and pesticides in it. Because we live in […]

Continuing our Juice recipe series (those which don’t require a juicer), this is a great juice for after your workouts! Almonds’ protein helps build and repair muscle, plus the potassium (twice as much as you get in two bananas) balances your electrolytes and fluids. Simply blend, and enjoy!   

I’m a lemon addict; I use it in water every day, love iced tea with lemon, squeeze it on fish and veggies and am a big fan of the Master Cleanse. And growing up in a home heavily influenced by my Italian heritage, I was used to cooking everything with garlic – in fact, I […]

Continuing the series of immune booster juices, this is a straight-forward juice recipe that will help you battle any pesky little immune busters that may be lurking in your bod, and give you a feel-good, natural energy booster. Ward off colds with this vitamin bomb! The kiwis alone pack nearly twice your daily vitamin C—and the […]

One of our favorite meals is a quick and easy fish dish; it’s a favorite of my husband and I, and our son loves it too, so we try to serve a healthy fish dish at least once weekly. This blackened catfish is an easy, quick and healthy dish that doesn’t require any prepping ahead […]

Raising an 8 year old comes with all sorts of challenges; silent prayers when he flies through the air tackling his opponents in football, conscious choices of which foods to send in his lunchbox, nightly bed time routines, play dates, encouraging responsibility and protecting him without stifling his curiosity, among so many others. This is […]

And for the third installment today on my Juice focus, I’ve chosen one that I leave for those cheat days when I’m ok loading up on fruits because there aren’t any greens to help balance the sugar spike. That said, this is a great recipe packed with powerful antioxidants, and so long as you indulge […]

Continuing my juicing series for the day, here’s one that promises to help lift your spirits, give a burst of energy and ward off anything that fabulous immune system of yours might be fighting off.  A swig of this vitamin-packed (A, B, C, E) beverage fuels your whole body, and helps fight aging: Lutein plus […]

I’ll be honest – I haven’t quite mastered the juicer yet. I know I can overcome this fear, but whenever I think about the massive amounts of veggies I need to have on hand at one time to make sure I’m getting my fix, I realize I often fall short in the “visits to the […]

Recently there’s been some media specualtion about whether Organic foods are actually better for us than Non Organic foods. According to the New York Times, scientists at Stanford Research have combed through 40 years of research comparing Organic vs. non Organic foods, and found that those labeled Organic have the same nutritional value as their […]

If you frequent natural or health food stores, you’ve most likely noticed the abundance of Coconut Oil promoted and being used in products these days. And that’s not surprising considering the media has touted it as a natural wonder for a range of conditions, from weight loss to diabetes, and as a natural anti-aging cream. […]