Cereal doesn’t fill me up in the mornings. I eat a couple of bowls and I’m hungry again a couple hours later. Oh, woe is me. So a gal pal of mine told me to try bulgur. Bulgur wheat has a super long history, dating back to approximately 2800 BC with origins in the Mediterranean region. Nowadays it is located in my kitchen pantry.

Bulgar contains numerous vitamins and minerals which will give you a jump start for the day. What’s actually so good about it, you ask? Well, how ’bout some folate, niacin, phosphorus, copper, zinc, magnesium and manganese. … Read the rest

Beets are not my favorite veggies. At all. Not even close. Buuuut, if I juice ‘em then they’re not so bad. And beets are actually very healthy for you. Beets are loaded with Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C. Beets are also a great source of calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus and iron. Celery is full of Vitamins A, B and C with rich amounts of calcium and magnesium. The Red Pepper gives you high levels of Vitamin A, C and E. Not to mention other minerals such as potassium, manganese, thiamine, molybdenum, trytophan, copper, cobalt and zinc.

So … Read the rest

This is Raw Revolution’s Organic Live Food Bar, Chocolate & Coconut with Sprouted Flax Seeds. Sounds delicious, right? Actually, it’s not too bad. I most def prefer Raw Revolution’s Chocolate and Cashew one but still this one isn’t bad.

First let’s go over the ingredients: Organic Cashew, Organic Agave Nectar, Organic Date, Organic Coconut, Organic Cocoa Powder processed with Alkali, Organic Almond and Organic Sprouted Flax Seed. This bar is also 82.2% Raw.

These bars are vegan, gluten-free, kosher, raw and have no refined sugars, no GM foods and completely soy free. Can you name a healthier bar out … Read the rest

Nothing beats an ice cold smoothie on a hot day! Since I live in Green Bay, the hot day I’m referring to is in the 60′s All my Florida friends can kiss it.

Anyway, here’s the goods –

2 Cups chopped Pineapple
1/2 Cup Blueberries
3/4 Cup Blackberries
3/4 Cup Organic Whole Milk — MMmmmmm, whole milk.
1 Orange

Toss all the funky junk into your blender and blend away, my friends.… Read the rest

I ran in the Door County Half Marathon a few weeks ago and the morning of the race I picked up my bag o’ goodies supplied by the race sponsors. Usually you just get an XXL t-shirt that is completely unwearable, unless I wear it as a dress, and my racing number and forms. But at the bottom of my bag was this Raw Revolution Bar. From the title, you can gather that it’s uncooked. What is it exactly? Well, it’s a combination of things: It’s organic, it’s raw, it’s vegan, it’s soy free, no refined sugars, it’s kosher … Read the rest

Carrot Celery Apple Cucumber Tomato Broccoli Juice recipe. Vegan, organic and gluten-free. Try other vegan, organic and gluten-free juicing recipes on FoodaSaurusRex.com

I’m not a huge fan of broccoli stalks, I like the tops but the stalks, just, no way jose. So I try and toss them into a juice. And then cover it up in a juice with loads of other more pleasing flavors.

4 Carrots
1/2 Broccoli stalk
1 Cucumber
1 Tomato
Ginger nubin’
Just a squeeze or 2 of lime

I chop up all the ingredients and toss it into my Omega 8006 Juicer. For the lime, I simply cut a wedge off and squeeze it into my juice at the end. Oh, the labor!… Read the rest

Brussels Sprouts are a great source of vitamins and minerals. This recipe calls for steamed Brussels Sprouts that are marinated. The marinade is mild and gives them a little bit of flavor. It’s a great crunchy snack, appetizer, or side to a meal.  Definitely a good and healthy alternative to chips.

2 pounds fresh Brussels Sprouts
1/2 cup organic cold pressed olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon himalayan sea salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Look for Brussels Sprouts that are similar in size. Add enough water in a large pot … Read the rest

What makes this my Vaca Juice? Just that there’s a little hint of lime in it makes me feel like I’ve been whisked away and I’m laying on a beach, NOT sippin’ on Pina Coladas, but a much healthier, lighter veggie juice.

4 Celery Stalks, I get really large ones so feel free to use more if you have smaller ones
3 Medium Carrots
2 Tomatoes
Handful of spinach
Squeeze of fresh lime — add as much or as little as you like. Start small and taste test!

Toss in your juicer and let ‘er rip. As for what kind … Read the rest

8 oz dried organic black beans
10 cups water
1 Tbsp Salsa Lizano or Worcestershire — you can find vegan brands if you’d like
1 Tbsp organic cold pressed coconut oil
1 small white onion diced
1 small green pepper
1 small red pepper
1/2 cup white rice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp Salsa Lizano or Worcestershire
1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid from beans

Sort through black beans picking out any deformed ones and rinse. Add to pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak overnight. Drain and rinse beans, add 10 cups of water, … Read the rest