Vegan Cheesy Chipotle Dip

On the raw food diet I have found that just adding a dip or a spread to a simple dish can make all the difference in the world.  If you are one who likes a lot of seasoning or salt and are transitioning to a raw food diet, sauces or spreads really help to add…

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Raw Cashew Cheese Spread

This raw cashew cheese spread is adapted from a recipe I learned in Ani Phyo’s raw food certification course.  She taught us so many simple, practical yet fun recipes.  This is one of those.  The great thing about this cheese spread is that it is extremely versatile.  Not only can it be used as a…

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Basil Pineapple Celery Juice

Ever since I bought my Omega 8006 juicer, I have been in juicing heaven.  It is so easy to use, quick and easy to clean and that makes all the difference in the world.  In the past I settled on buying cheaper juicers in hopes of saving, but they were so complicated to clean that…

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Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie

This fruit smoothie is not only refreshing and sweet, but needs only three ingredients! It truly is a simple, quick, easy, yet nutritious meal or snack for on the go or just to enjoy on a warm summer day.  On an average day I try to keep my meals five ingredients or less.  For several…

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Guest Post: How to Brew Saw Palmetto Herbal Tea

Herbal teas are becoming popular among food lovers. Many of them are caffeine-free and have interesting flavors that are a great deviation from the usual Camellia sinensis teas. You can infuse different herbs and spices to make delicious and refreshing teas. Some of the most well-known examples are ginger tea, tulsi tea, and floral brews…

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Orange Carrot Ginger Juice With a Twist

This past month we have had relatives visiting us from Italy.  So I knew it was going to be a packed month with working and showing them around and traveling.  So, I increased juicing to build up my immune system as much as possible, packing in powerful immune boosting nutrients.  Whenever I anticipate a little…

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Seven Reasons to Buy Locally Grown Food

Today I wanted to share with you why it is so important to buy fresh, local and in season produce.  Not only is it better for your health, but it is important for the environment and your community as well.  Here are my top seven reason to buy locally grown food: 1) Locally grown food tastes…

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