When I’m cooking for myself (or sometimes the family as well,) my go-to on a weekday night is a bowl. I love that I can load it up with foods that I love. I call it my Beauty Dinner Bowl because all the ingredients lend themselves to a glowing skin. Being a holistic nutritionist, I’m […]

I’m planning a Memorial Day party this year, and I’m getting ahead of myself by creating my menu now because I’m going to be traveling a bit over the next few weeks, and being organized is key. The first thing to consider is what I’m going to put in my guest’s hands when they arrive, […]

This is a pilaf to please everyone from Delicious Living: Golden Quinoa Pilaf with Tart Cherries (gluten-free & vegan) —it’s a little sweet, a little tart and a little savory. Spinach provides beta-carotene and vitamin C; ginger, turmeric and cherries all contain anti-inflammatory compounds. For good omega-3 fats, add 3 tablespoons hempseed to the quinoa […]

Okay guys, I’m going to keep this very simple for you: Apple Cider Vinegar does have some health benefits. But notice I say some – meaning it’s not a panacea for all ills. There are a lot of overblown and inaccurate health benefits claims flying all over the Internet. So do be careful! Unless you […]

No juice can do it all, but this bad boy comes pretty close! When I talk about cleansing and body detoxification, I’m not talking about watching the pounds melt right off (if only it were that simple). I’m actually talking about cleansing your liver, which is responsible for your fat metabolism. This juice has everything […]

These indulgent but healthy No Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars from Delicious Living make for a perfect afternoon snack. Cocoa, coconut, almond flour, nuts, and protein powder form the healthful base of these bars, sweetened naturally with applesauce and your choice of stevia, unrefined coconut palm sugar, or erythritol. These won’t spike your blood sugar, […]

This radical raspberry protein smoothie is super energizing and delicious. In need of some serious protein? Why not pack it all into your morning smoothie. I choose raspberries because I am seeing a lot of organic ones in my store (both frozen and fresh), but you can easily sub with strawberries to make my Radical […]

Why eat a mediocre peanut butter when you can whip up my Super Healthy Nut Seed Butter in a few minutes. Move over peanut butter! I made this nut butter for a segment that I did on TV, and everyone went bananas about it. Remember many store-bought peanut butters contain added sugar, sodium and unhealthy/low quality […]

If you are feeling a bit off/icky, and know that your body could do with a bit of a cleanse, I highly recommend this delicious detox smoothie. I have included juicy, tangy fruits along with a generous serving of flax seeds, which is a very important ingredient for detoxing. I have added optional milk thistle, […]

I have a lot of questions about smoothies for diabetics, or those with insulin-resistance. I am not a doctor, so I would always advise you to check with you doc first if you have any kind of health issue and want to introduce new foods into your diet. You just want to make sure that […]