1 Apple 5 Carrots 5 Celery Stalks 1 Beet with the leafy tops Handful of Spinach Nub of Ginger Root Toss all this nutritious veggies and fruit into your juice, and in a few minutes you’ll be in fresh juice heaven.
New Planet Tread Lightly Ale is a gluten free beer that I’ve been dying to try. I found this delightful brew at Binnys in Chicago. A four-pack will cost you $8.99. Supposedly New Planet Beer will be arriving in Wisconsin sometime in 2013. One can only keep their fingers crossed! Anyway, this gluten free beer … Read more
Mmmm, this vegan smoothie is delicious. It’s packed with vitamins and nutrients and it makes a great way to start your day, or a pick-me-up afternoon snack. And, with some Chia Seeds added in the mix, you can get some much needed proteins. 3 Oranges 1 Banana 2 TSP of Chia Seeds handful of cut … Read more
I had some random items sitting in my fridge that I needed to use up or they would go bad. That’s one of the benefits of juicing. Yes, I like having all these wonderful nutrients in a pint glass form, but it also comes in handy when you neglect your fruits and veggies for a … Read more
Have too much zucchini from your garden? Here’s a delicious recipe that, in my opinion, tastes better than the noodle version. For those of you that can’t have gluten, it’s a perfect alternative. 2 to 4 zucchini (about 2 pounds) room temperature 2 Tablespoons of organic coconut oil warmed to liquid 1 teaspoon sea salt divided … Read more
1 Tbsp goat cheese (chevre) 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 red pepper handful of sugar snap peas 1 chicken breast radicchio cabbage baby spinach
Raw bars taste amazing while giving you the nutrients your body needs. The only problem is, they are expensive. So I’ve been trying out my own raw bar recipes. This is my first go-around and it turned out really good. Not that I’m bragging or any thing… 1 Cup Dates 1 Cup Almonds 1/4 Cup … Read more
Talk about a power punch of nutrients! In this smoothie you’ve got Vitamin A, B, C and E, loads of Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Folic Acid, Antioxidants and Omega-3. Nice, right? But doe sit taste good? Hells yeah. And it’s super easy to whip up. 1 Cup Forzen Blueberries 1 Orange 1 Banana 2 Handfuls of … Read more
1 Cup Frozen Blackberries 1 Cup frozen Blueberries 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice / Pineapple Juice 1/2 Cup Vanilla Yogurt 3 TBS Chia Seeds 2 Handfuls of Kale I let the Chia Seeds soak in the orange juice for about 10 minutes, then I toss everything into the blender. This makes 2 smoothies. Or … Read more
This smoothie is VERY similar to the previous smoothie recipe I put up. The only difference is, really, the added kale. It may sound gross but it’s tastes so good, and you don’t really even taste the kale! Honestly. This smoothie gives you a power punch of sustainable energy to start your day with and … Read more