Here is a quick and simple juicing recipe that’s a little on the sweet side. So if you’re not a fan of beets like me, then I would for sure try this one out.

2 Beets
4 Medium sized Carrots
1 Cucumber
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Orange Pepper

I would use all of the pepper but my mangy mutt loooooves them so much that I simply must share.

I feel like beets are highly underrated on their nutrition value. They provide plenty of vitamins and minerals that will help jump start your day or be the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Click here… Read the rest

Try this little tasty treat for a jump start to your morning or as a pick-me-up snack in the afternoon.

2 Oranges
1 Clemetine
1/2 Cup Blackberries
1 Cup Pinepple
1/2 Cup Plain Brown Cow Yogurt

Toss this deliciousness into your blender and hit play. This makes 2 fairly large smoothies. My roomie says it’s fun to share … Read the rest

This juice is a quick pick-me-up in the morning or in the afternoon. It’s quick to make and tastes delicious.

Here we go:

4 organic carrots
3 organic celery stalks
1 organic cucumber
1 beet

I’m not usually the biggest fan of beets, but lately I’ve been diggin’ on ‘em a bit more. Maybe I’m getting used to their unique earthy flavor, or the other veggies in my juice are overpowering with their own flavors. Who knows, but try these other beet juice recipes — click here, here and here.

I don’t think it’s necessary to say that … Read the rest

Raw Revolution Bars are tasty. More than tasty. They fill up my belly a little and quench my need for sugar. I heart sugar, and I will totally swear to you that my body actually needs it. But that doesn’t mean I want to stuff my face full of Little Debbies. I used to, though, before I began reading about the food I was putting into my mouth. I used to loooove the Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pie snacks. Let’s just do a little comparison of the ingredients for that and then the Raw Revolution Cashew & Agave Nectar Bar, … Read the rest

This smoothie is a just delicious. Berries are oh, so good for you and nothing beats a fruit smoothie on a warm day. This smoothie packs a punch of health nuggets such as: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 and B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin E. Minerals include Manganese, Potassium, Copper and more. And don’t forget antioxidants. This smoothie brings you plenty of those.

Berries are on the expensive side and I would love to say that I only buy the fresh and organic kind. But I can’t afford the organic ones.

Ouch. Or the fresh ones.

Double ouch.

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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.

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4 Carrots
1 Apple
1 Beet
2 Handfuls of Spinach
1 Cucumber

Chop it up and juice it for a power punch of vitamins and minerals. The apple and carrots add some sweetness to the earthy beets and spinach. For other great juicing recipes click here, here and here.… Read the rest

This recipe is easy, quick, and delicious and very, very similar to this one. The really only difference is that we used shrimp instead of scallops and maybe slightly more cheese.

1 Tbsp butter
1 pound jumbo prawns
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 box (9 oz) frozen artichokes thawed
1/4 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 lemon’s  juice
1 1/3 cup crumbled feta in brine
1 large tomato diced
2 Tbsp extra virgin cold pressed organic olive oil
1/2 pound organic angel hair pasta whole wheat

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2 Organic Tomatoes
3 Organic Carrots
3 Organic Celery
1 Beet

Pop into juicer and done.

This juice is packed full of vitamins and minerals with a sweet and earthy taste. Beets are very earthy tasting but the carrots and tomato make it a little sweeter. Makes one big juice or two medium sized ones.… Read the rest