Brazilian “Churrasco” Meat

Brazilian “Churrasco”—An Excellent Red-Meat Paleo Meal Contrary to what many think, the Brazilian “churrasco” is a great alternative for a healthy paleo meal. If we follow simple guidelines—such as always knowing the source of the meat, as well as the…

Shake and Take Salad in a Jar

Shake & Take Salad Salad, you cannot go wrong with it. As part of our new way of eating, we’ll be doing our best to up the leafy greens in our daily diet. Combined with our busy schedules, this new found culinary plan…

Papaya Is A Remedy for Constipated Intestine

A Constipated Intestine or as they say in Portuguese: “A Jammed Gut” Jammed Gut or a Constipated Intestine is a problem that people have suffered from, for generations. Some inherit a lazy intestine while others abuse their digestive system. Note: For a…

Almond Bread

A Healthy-Bread Quest I have been on a quest to discover a healthy bread that can be incorporated into my daily diet and leave no trace of toxic ingredients inside my body. So far, I have found a delicious, grain-free almond bread…

Matcha or Green Tea Energy Bites

Matcha Energy Bites that are Delicious, Nutritious and Expeditious by Chef Erin Yeschin of The Inspired Kitchen Making the Case for Matcha Energy Bites For taking them on a hike, packed in a school lunch or just out and about on the town,…

If you have ever been to Brasil or even to a Brazilian restaurant, then you know that one of the most famous desserts is a ball of condensed milk cooked with chocolate and butter. It is called “Brigadeiro” and there…

detox salad

For many of us, January is a time of year to go on a detoxification, or detox diet. The goal might be to get rid of toxins from less-than-stellar eating habits, lose holiday weight, or just improve overall health. But even…

ice-cream homemade dairy-free 05

Irresistible ice-cream? Not any more. No matter what food lifestyle you follow, you can create healthy, dairy free, ice-cream in minutes. NUT FACT:  Did you know that technically cashew is not a nut but a seed? It comes from the…

Raw Pumpkin Pie

From pumpkin decorations to pumpkin pie, it is fall and you know it. “It’s safe to say that when it comes to Fall, Pumpkin is the superstar of the season. From adorning our doorsteps to filling our lattes, muffins and…

feijao_tropeiro_mineiro good for the heart

Memories That Are Good for the Heart Heart disease is the number one health issue in many countries. Some attribute it to poor nutrition, others to stress, or even a combination of both. There are many things that are bad for…