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‘F as In Fat 2012 Major Findings’; obesity rates soar and nutrition is key.

I’ve written several times about the power of food, and it’s ability to transform our bodies, our health and our lives; in fact, it’s pretty much my motto around here....

Paleo, Gluten-free Meatloaf

Over the last four years,  our family has switched from plastic to glass containers, gone from traditional household cleaners to all-natural, plant-based versions and are eating foods we had never...

Gluten free, dairy free ‘Chocolate Milk’

Chocolate, frothy goodness, packed with calcium and other vitamins? Yes please! This is a simple, quick fix for those moments when the cravings hit, and you can substitute any preferred...

Roasted figs and pistachio salad

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...

Detox Juice Recipe

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...

Post-workout Re-fueler Juice

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...

Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing (Paleo, DF, GF)

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...

Immune Booster Juice

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,...

Blackened Catfish with Asparagus (Paleo, DF, GF)

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...

6 Nutrients your children need

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...

Antioxidants Supreme Juice recipe

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...

Vitamin C Health Booster Juice Recipe

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...