What you will need: 2 cups basil leaves (stems removed), tightly packed 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup raw pine nuts 6 zucchini, peeled 1 tomato, seeded and diced ½ cup Brazil Nut Parmesan (store [...]
If you are like me finding yourself in the summer with an overabundance of zucchini, then you will find this recipe to be an excellent way to enjoy it. INGREDIENTS: 2 Zucchini peeled & chopped 4 cloves of garlic 3/4 c. raw tahini 1/4 c. [...]
Jicama is one of my favorite root vegetables with it’s crisp, juicy texture and subtle sweetness. that stands alone or can be tossed together with other crispy vegetables into a refreshing light salad. The subtle sweetness of the jicama plays off the spiciness of the [...]
One of the best options to start your day and boost your energy levels is with green juices or just simply liquids. Up until about 11am we should be consuming only liquids or what I like to refer to as “Liquid Sunshine”. By consuming liquids [...]
Okay, you’ve explained to family and friends how you’re meeting your protein needs, but what about calcium? If you're like me, you grew up with the perception that it was important to consume dairy products daily to keep your bones strong and healthy. “Every body [...]
As a vegan, meaning I don’t eat any animal based food sources I often run into the question, “Where do you get your protein?” This question can be understandable looking from the outside in, so I want to talk about Protein Essentials for Vegans. Eating [...]
Here we go again, it's that time of the years when the days get shorter and the nights get longer. The leaves turn rich yellows to vibrant reds as they fall from the trees and children once again run from one pumpkin glowing home to [...]
It’s WEDNESDAY FAST DAY a day I set aside for rejuvenation. In other words it’s RESET day! Once a week I take a break from eating solid foods for one day or about 38-42 hours. By doing this I stop and give my digestive system [...]
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I quickly set out to assemble my team of health practitioners or "Team Healing." I knew that whatever option of healing path I chose I needed to be in the best state of health mentally, emotionally [...]
I'm sitting here in awe and fully overwhelmed with Gratitude as I look back through time to August of 2011 when my journey with cancer began. This is a letter I wrote to God (and God to me) while waiting in a medical radiology office [...]
