Have mangoes? When it's steamy outside, why not cool off with a cold, delicious mango slushy? This refreshing frozen slushy does not require any added sweetener thanks to a healthy dose of fresh (or frozen) mango and orange juice. A small amount of fresh lime juice adds just the right amount of tanginess to balance out [...]
I have been adding nutritious chia seeds to my smoothies for quite a while, but I hadn't really experimented with other creative ways to enjoy chia seeds until I tasted my first mouthwatering dish of berry chia seed pudding at a local organic cafe. The subtle yet sensational flavor blend of sweet, tangy and creamy satisfied my taste buds and made me [...]
It's time to pamper your sweetie for Valentine's Day or any day by making this delectable Sweet and Healthy Green Smoothie. Like many women I know, I have been trying hard to get my sweetie to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables for years. I will be the first to admit that it has been an [...]
It feels like "raspberry fest" in my kitchen this week because those juicy red organic berries are finally priced at the lower than usual price of $3.99 in my local natural foods store. For weeks, I haunted the berry section, browsing the prices of the organic raspberries. I watched them go from a high of $8.99 for a [...]
I am so excited to be participating in VeganMoFo for the first time with Urban Naturale. VeganMoFo is a grassroots event that evolved from an international community of vegans who love to cook, and are passionate about sharing their love of vegan food with the rest of the world. The idea was first created by famed vegan [...]
Green smoothies are often my go-to choice for a quick and healthy meal-in-a-minute. Today I decided to raid the fridge to find some goodies for a super-nutritious green smoothie to fuel my day. I lucked out with fresh mango, avocado, banana and kale! Plus, I added some healthy superfoods to kick the nutritional punch up a notch including flax seed [...]
Happy Monday! After spending the weekend at my father's home--cooking, care-giving and working around around the house, I realized that I would have to make a nutritious "smoothie meal" out out of whatever I could scrounge up in my kitchen. Lucky for me, I found the necessary fruit, greens, healthy fats and superfoods to create enough protein-packed smoothie for two substantial [...]
On most mornings I start my day with a glass of warm water with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Then I have a large mug of green tea with almond or hemp milk. By this time I feel awake and ready to make my morning smoothie. This morning I rummaged through my kitchen and rounded up a few [...]
