Raw-Vegan Snickers® Bars
Nuts are an amazing source of Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber. Upon discovering that so many childhood treats were ridden with harmful and poisonous ingredients, I set out to reproduce some of them with organic, fresh, and healthy ingredients, especially nuts. Snickers® bars, for instance, are one of those treats that you don’t let […]
Sun Cooked Vegan Fiber Loaf
Prep Time: 7 mins | Cook Time: 4 hrs. (Sun Oven) | Servings: 4 or 5 servings | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: Fiber from two days of juicing 1/4 cup of almonds 2/3 cup of walnuts 1/4 cup of flax seeds 1 red pepper 1 carrot (or 4 baby ones) 1/4 yellow onion 2 tbs of […]
Vegan Papaya Créme de Cassis
Prep Time: 5 min | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients for the Crème: 1 papaya 1 tsp. coconut oil 1 tbs. maple syrup 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup of raw cashew nuts 1/2 cup of almond milk 1/2 tsp. lime 1 blackberry Ingredients for the Cassis “Liqueur”: 1 cup of black currant 1 1/2 cup of filtered […]
Beet Raw-violi
Prep Time: 10 min | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 1 red golden beet 1 cup cashews 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove 1 dozen small basil leaves Small handful of spinach Equipment: Mandolin High-Speed Blender Directions: Put all ingredients in blender except for the beets. The mixture will look like pesto. Slice […]
Braised Brussels Sprouts (Vegan)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 2 lbs. of Brussels sprouts 4 shallots 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbs. onion powder 1 tbs. of Celtic salt 1 tbs. of freshly ground pepper 2 tbs. grapes oil Equipment: Sharp knife Cutting board Oil mister (with pump) […]
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 […]
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, […]
A Paleo Breakfast for One or for Many
Sometimes it’s helpful to have a standby breakfast that you don’t have to think about too much. It should be an appetizing, filling, and nourishing day-starter. This menu has it all, and you can put it together in a jiffy for yourself or a houseful: sauteed chorizo with peppers (and greens, if you like), oven-baked […]