There are so many mushrooms beyond the typical cremini/white button mushrooms we often see that not only have powerful medicinal healing benefits + are great for us but also have a natural umami or savory flavor + texture that can lend themselves to be a perfect meat substitute.
Read MoreI've been in love with the simplicity and efficacy of green smoothies for about 5-years now. Why? Because eating three servings of greens and two servings of fruit every day isn't always easy to do. We live in such fast-paced world and, for me, there's nothing like slowing down a bit to enjoy one of my three green beauty smoothies.
Read MoreMy entire life I was a serious junk food addict! Some people have a preference-sweets or salty foods. For me, it was ALL junk ALL the time. When I started my journey toward a healthier lifestyle , I knew that I would not be successful if I couldn't have the foods I craved. Creating healthy alternatives in order to avoid processed foods and sugar- was an absolute must!
Read MoreLet me just preface this by saying, avocado pudding is one of the most nutritionally dense desserts out there. Avocados are a superfood! They are full of heart- healthy fats, folate, and carotenoids. Not to mention, they taste AMAZING. Long gone are the days of avocados only being used for guacamole (not that guacamole shouldn’t still be a staple). Now, it’s common to find them on toast, in smoothies, brownies, and even cakes! Who would have thought avocados could be so versatile?
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