Coconut Oil – what’s the hype?
Coconut Oil Benefits: When Fat Is Good For You If you frequent natural or healthy food stores, you have most likely noticed the abundance of Coconut Oil being used in...
Gluten-free turkey gyros
It’s Gyro Time! While catching up on my Facebook fan pages today I noticed a comment by someone who’s FB page title caught my eye: Gluten free & other allergen free recipes....
Paleo zucchini “pasta”
As many of you following a paleo diet can relate to (and as this Italian-raised girl often blogs about) the old pasta dish is one of the most...
Be inspired
This morning after dropping my son off at basketball camp I decided to take my laptop over to my favorite coffee shop which happens to be on the lake. Maybe it’s because I grew...
‘Optimal Foods’
Optimal Food. Optimal Health. For those of you familiar with cleansing, this list will come as little surprise, but may serve as a nice reminder of the most optimal food...
Allergy-free Roasted Chickpeas
Sometimes I miss the salty crunch of chips, pretzels or crackers, so when the urge kicks in I turn to these guys; roasted, spicy chickpeas. They’re a tasty, easy to...
watermelon salad with arugula, goat cheese & candied walnuts
Sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy. Too good to pass up! I’ve mentioned how much I like this site, Against All Grain, in the past so today I’m showcasing another of...
Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie
Today I used the first cucumber from our garden – yay for growing our own veggies! While it was a tiny little thing, I was so proud of it and...
Gluten Free Pizza Dough
NYC pizza – a little slice of heaven. A part of my past? Perhaps, but pizza doesn’t have to be! If you’re lucky enough to live in some of the more progressive cities where...
Summit 6 Pasta Sauce
A full serving of daily veggies? Mangia Mangia! Summt 6 Pasta Sauce: gluten, dairy and soy free pasta sauces that pack more than a day’s recommend serving of veggies into these yummy...
Wondering how to avoid GM foods?
If the name Monsanto rings a bell, or you’re noticing more and more comments related to genetically modified foods (GM foods) these days, then you’ve come to the right place. I can’t forget the...
Red’s Burritos, All Natural Goodness
Ever find yourself craving a tasty burrito packed with delicious, non GMO goodness that you can take on the go? If not, you can stop reading now cuz this won’t interest you...