Vegan

‘Mock’ Tuna Salad (Paleo, GF, Vegan)

Following a Raw Foods, vegan, vegetarian, gluten/dairy free or Paleo/Primal Blueprint diet? Luckily there are plenty of options for you these days!  A friend passed this recipe along which she...

Balancing Green Smoothie (Paleo, DF, GF)

This is a delicious alkalizing green smoothie recipe that I have almost daily; it’s a great way to help balance your PH levels and with the Omega 3 benefits from the flax...

Peach Coconut Freeze Dessert (GF, DF)

Bring on the hot summers, not so cool nights (gotta love our Texas weather!) and we start craving somethin’ sweet!  In an effort to avoid the abundance of uber-sweet, sugary...

Paleo Green Goddess Cauliflower ‘Rice’

We love rice, but since we’re (mostly) grain-free, I went on a search for recipes that would satisfy us without giving up the texture of rice that was key to...

Nutritional Benefits of Consuming Brazil Nuts (+ delicious Paleo smoothie)

The Brazil nut originates from the Brazil nut tree in various parts of South America but is found mainly in Brazil. The use of Brazil nuts for various health and...

Apple, carrot & ginger juice

Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer.  Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...

Cilantro Apple Jam (Paleo, GF, DF)

Since we’re grain free around here, I don’t often enjoy a slice of toast or something equally as fun to put a jam on, however, this is a great complement...

Dr Oz Super Energy Smoothie

Dr. Oz has gained fame and credibility as Oprah’s go-to doctor, and has used that fame to help spread the word about varios health conditions. From reversing diabetes, immune disorders and tackling...

Sauteed Green Beans

My husband was looking for a way to add a bit of flavor and heat to our old stand by – green beans. They’re a healthy, easy side dish and our...

Paleo, Gluten & Dairy-free Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

No matter the season, I love a bowl of soup for dinner! There’s something about the warmth of a soup as it travels down to my belly that makes me...

Creamy (Vegan) Risotto

While I was away on vacation my latest round of lab tests came back, so while I didn’t really indulge in anything that was particularly bad, I did enjoy some...

garlic & ginger baby bok choi

I’ll gladly admit I’m not a great cook. I mean, I can handle the occasional side dish and even dabble with some main dishes that aren’t very complicated, but overall my specialty...