Long evenings and chilly nights call for warm, grounding, nurturing drinks. I created this recipe a few years ago after a friend served me her delicious intuitive pumpkin chai concoction. I was immediately nourished, warmed and satisfied. Self care is of the ultimate as we heal and reflect this season. Bring this cup of warm goodness [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VahVscmpF78&t=13s The What 10-12 oz. nut milk 1 large dollop plain, organic whole milk yogurt 1 c. frozen mixed berries 1 T. coconut butter 1 T. almond butter or tahini 1 scoop greens or multivitamin powder 1-2 tsp. honey (to taste) ¼ tsp. bee pollen 1/4 tsp. maca (optional) 1 tsp. cacao (optional) [...]
This decadent drink is perfect for long winter evenings. Cacao is a bean and the precursor to cocoa and chocolate. Raw and unprocessed, cacao is ultra rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients! When I’m especially cold or in need of a little extra soul nourishment I want a warm beverage to hold in my hands that’s [...]
Kefir is a creamy, drinkable cultured dairy product. Much lighter than yogurt, it makes a great base for summertime smoothies! It's best to purchase a plain, unflavored kefir so that you are in control of how much added sweetness goes into your smoothie. Plain kefir, like yogurt, is very tart. However, most flavored kefirs and [...]
It's that time of year where you might think I'm talking June bugs and mosquitoes ... but no, I'm talking the living microscopic world INSIDE you. Let's talk gut health and probiotics. What are probiotics? Everyone knows these days that they 'need to take a probiotic.' But what exactly are you taking and why? Let's [...]
Enjoy this photo tour of the first ever, stunningly successful Naked Retreat! You can learn more and sign up for the newsletter for upcoming events at the Naked Retreats website. Gorgeous mountain sunrises ... Daily yoga .... Beautiful living foods, lovingly prepared ... Whole and pure, like you .... Intensive, transformative coaching sessions ... Loving, [...]
I will be teaching a live, up close and personal class on GMOs that will detail this information and more this coming THURSDAY, April 7th, at 6pm at Veritas Medical Center, 1802 E. 50th St. No fee, no registration required. Join me! What are GMOs? The acronym GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. It refers [...]
This nutrient-dense recipe is packed with flavor and perfectly suited to the body's desire for lighter foods with the arrival of spring. Soak the quinoa in water the night before to improve digestibility and nutrient absorption. Ingredients: 1 c. quinoa, 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 c. organic olive oil, 1 tsp. Himalayan sea [...]
If you've been following my facebook feed or newsletter lately, you know I'm launching a group nutrition program with my colleague and soul-sister Anna Hinds called Identity Based Nutrition. But I'm wondering if there's some confusion around the name of the program ... what does Identity Based Nutrition actually mean? This is a big conversation, [...]
"Let nothing which can be treated by diet be treated by other means." - Maimonides Sprouted Grain Bread with 2 Tablespoon of Raw Almond Butter If you’re not into fruit, then sprouted grain toast may be another good option to try for some healthy carbohydrates. Your body needs a little [...]