More Snacks…

Just in time for the holiday weekend, my On-The-Go Snack List continues… I’m sure many of you are planning on hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some more of my snack ideas with you…many of them are quick and easy to prepare and can be … Continued

Nifty Nut Butter Wrap

This is one of my clients’ favorite Go-To Snacks!  Bananas are not just a good source of B vitamins, they are low in sodium and contain Vitamin C and A as well as high levels of Iron and Potassium.  The natural fiber in bananas also contributes to numerous health benefits.  For instance, bananas contain Trypophan, … Continued

The Healthy Apple Dressing

This dressing is incredibly versatile and can be used over any dish over mixed salad greens or a grilled vegetables, tofu, fish and chicken. Ingredients 1/2 ripe avocado 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, … Continued

Summer Basmati Fruit Salad

A perfect appetizer, side dish or dessert…What a dish!   For an appetizer, simply create a spread of pitas, tortilla chips and crackers for dipping.  If using this recipe for a side dish, simply place into a serving dish and pair with your choice of protein.  For a tasty dessert, serve this fruit salad atop vanilla … Continued

Carrot Pumpkin Soup

This soup is a perfect side dish to cool you off on a warm summer day.  I love carrots and pumpkin, therefore the tasty combo of these two delicious fibrous veggies makes a delicious soup. Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidant compounds and the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes and pumpkin … Continued

Spinach with Pine Nuts and Cranberries

This is a perfect side dish to bring to your Summer BBQ…The sweet combination of fresh mango, dried cranberries,  spinach and agave nectar  will be the hit of the party! Ingredients 2 cups cooked spinach 4 tsp. pine nuts 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 mango, peeled and chopped 2 Tbsp. orange zest 1/4 tsp. Nu-Salt 2 Tbsp. … Continued

Radish, Apple and Parsnip Salad

This cooling summertime salad is a perfect compliment to any meal.  Today for lunch I prepared this radish salad atop a mixture of leftover whole grains; brown rice and quinoa.  For a fresh dinner idea, this salad also pairs well alongside grilled tempeh or tuna steak. Ingredients Salad: 4 radishes, thinly sliced 4 parsnips, thinly sliced 2 … Continued

Basmati Rice Pudding

This summertime dessert is quick to prepare and tastes fresh and cool in your mouth.  Enjoy this dish after your summer BBQ and your guests will be delighted! Ingredients 3/4 cup basmati rice 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely … Continued

Prebiotics and Probiotics: Are you Confused?

We all have bacteria living in our gut; some of them may make us sick, however, some are actually beneficial ‘healthy’ bacteria, which help keep yeast and bad bacteria from growing in your intestinal tract.  Bacteria is also used to help keep your immune system function properly and produce vitamin K. Usually we would have … Continued

No-Bake Almond Oaty Bars

These bars are quick and easy to make…they are a perfect mid-day snack dipped into Greek yogurt or an after dinner dessert paired with organic soy ice cream. I love experimenting in my kitchen-I devised this recipe one afternoon when searching through my cabinets for a snack.  When I finally realized I had all of the ingredients needed … Continued