Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition

Sugar-Free Coconut Cacao Nib Cookies

sugar-free coconut cacao cookies

Enjoy these healthy paleo-friendly coconut cacao nib cookies.  They are sugar-free, are extremely easy to make, and taste amazing! Keep in mind that this recipe uses very healthy ingredients, but is not low in calories.  Just a heads up for anyone trying to lose weight or restrict caloric intake. Total prep time:  25 min Yield: […]

Infographic: How to Blend the Perfect Smoothie

Rasberry cucumber smoothie in glass

Nothing beats the taste of a freshly blended smoothie, arguably the healthiest and most versatile meal choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.    With essentially an endless number of ingredient combinations to choose from, it’s extremely easy to customize a smoothie recipe that compliments your current health and fitness goals.  Better yet, you’ll never get […]

3 Must-Have Food Prep Tools for Your Kitchen

Food preparation with blender

Having the right arsenal of tools in your kitchen makes all the difference when it comes to successful raw food preparation. In this post, we outline three food preparation tools that will help add variety to your diet, maximize the nutritional value of your food, and make healthy eating easier. #1 – Blendtec or Vitamix […]

Ferment Your Own Vegetables in 3 Easy Steps

Did you know that your digestive system composes 70% of your immune system?   If our gut bacteria become out of balance, our immune system will become weak, and we will be more susceptible to illness. Fortunately, one of the best and easiest ways to help maintain a healthy population of “friendly” gut bacteria is […]

2 Healthy Plant Based Foods High in Saturated Fat

Cracked Coconuts

Saturated fat has gotten a bad rap for decades.  Since the 50’s, we were told to avoid saturated fat at all costs.  We were told that it was harmful to our health, and  “clog arteries” and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.  It’s not until recently that experts in the field of nutrition have finally […]