How to Make Almond Butter
Homemade almond butter is head and shoulders better than store bought. It’s always great when you can control the ingredients in the foods that you eat. If the nuts that you use are not already roasted, you can dry roast them yourself in your oven. Spread the almonds on a cookie sheet, lined with parchment […]
Raw Fudge Brownies with Walnuts and Ganache
Prep Time: 10 mins. | Servings: 12 brownies | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: Brownie: 2 1/4 cups of cashew flour 1 1/2 cups cacao powder 2 tbs. oat flour 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 tsp. Celtic salt 1/3 cup maple syrup 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped Chocolate Ganache: 1/3 cup of […]
Donuts: Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious
When I first moved to the United States from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, I was introduced to a super delicious, sweet, bread-like food called a “doughnut.” We have something similar in Brasil called Sonho, which means Dream. It is quite possible that Sonho is even worse for you because not only does it have everything […]
Morning Fiber Shake: A Great Addition to Your Morning Routine
A great way to start your day is with fruit, nuts and fiber. This simple-to-make shake will keep your energy up and your digestion happy. Your Daily Fiber Intake In A Delicious Shake This shake is shock-full of powerful ingredients. Raspberries are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients (which lowers oxidative stress and reduces inflammation). […]
Keep on Moving: Never Stop Walking
Walking on wet sand is one of the best treatments for legs, feet, and especially the mind. To be able to take a walk along the seashore is one of the hidden treasures of life . The ocean contains therapeutic qualities: its sounds, its colors, its negative ions, and all of the minerals in it. TO […]
Yoga for Optimum Health
When practiced regularly, yoga is an incredible tool to achieve optimum health. Not only does the practice as a whole increase strength, balance, flexibility, muscle tone, and mental acuity, the list of health and emotional benefits is too numerous to detail in a short article. Yoga has been shown to reduce high blood pressure, reduce […]
Yoga and The Immune System
Fall is upon us, and as we begin to transition into the cold and flu season, we should start to think about how we can boost our immune systems preemptively. By eating healthy and staying fit throughout the year, we can keep our immune systems strong and less susceptible to the illnesses that tend to […]
Keep on Moving: Swimming and Playing in Water
It’s finally summer! And that means it’s time to swim! Out of all the summer activities, swimming is certainly my favorite. When we were younger, my brother and I would wait all year to be able to swim in my grandparent’s pool. We would be in the pool by 11:00 AM almost every day. We […]
A Paleo Comfort-Food
Are you interested in the paleo diet? This eating style excludes grains, legumes, potatoes (but not sweet potatoes), dairy, and refined sugar. Omitting most processed foods, it leaves you with meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, good fats, fruit, and lots of fresh vegetables. Many people find that eating this way improves their health and energy […]
Juicing with Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
One of the funnest things to do is to get up early, cut some of my pre-washed, clean vegetables and fruits, and put them through the juicer. Vegetables and fruits make up for a delicious, refreshing juice. Done every morning, you will definitely keep yourself looking and feeling healthy. At first it can be overwhelming, […]