Recipes

Why Apple Cider Vinegar? Plus an Energizing Drink and Cultured Veggies

Inevitably, once a week or so, someone tells me that either they or someone they know ingests apple cider vinegar (ACV) everyday for the health benefits. But when asked what those benefits are, most people can’t really remember—they just know it’s good! First, it’s important that we’re all on the same page—ACV for health purposes …

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Recipe Post: Strawberry Basil Mojito Re-visited, Crab cakes, SunButter Brownies, and Carrot Macaroons!

I’ll get straight to the point–the highly requested recipe for this amazing drink I’ve been making! Strawberry Basil Mojito: 8oz ginger ale (Zevia was used for this one) 2oz cold tea (optional!) muddled strawberries, ginger, and basil squeeze of lemon juice Crab cakes: I know, it doesn’t sound special to make crab cakes. I never …

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Giveaway Winner + More Spring Cleansing + Two Great Health Documentaries

Congrats Stefanie for winning my Giveaway!  I’ll be sending out her package on Monday…with the granola, Kimberly Snyder Detox book (I got it today!), Dandy Blend, and the Vega Shake ‘n Go. Sun Butter is donating their organic sun butter, so they’ll send it to Stefanie directly. If you’re disappointed that you didn’t win, stay …

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Clarity: Words, Thoughts, Food, and Drink

At the risk of sounding a little (or a lot) repetitive…I’ve been really busy. I had to teach a two-hour lecture yesterday about sexual and reproductive health to a bunch of 20 year-olds. I’ll be honest with you, it was not high on my list of things I wanted to do…ever. In general, I over-prepare …

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Carrot Pulp Adventures (including dessert!), Avocados, and Another Successful Smoothie Workshop!

I’ve been super busy for the last several days (in a good way). Eight weeks till summer break! 🙂 I think it’s possible I might change the world with these veggie-roons. They’re really amazing. I was surprised at how great they really were—not too sweet, not too bitter. The chocolate totally balanced the carrot perfectly. …

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How to Stop Living in Glue (and some awesome carrot/almond balls!)

A common thread among human beings (not everyone, but many of us) is that we have a hard time doing things on our To Do Lists. Joe is not one of these people. He wakes up in the morning, assesses what needs to be done, and then he just does it. He doesn’t think twice …

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Personal Improvement Plan: Round 2, plus Sprouted Mung Bean Socca and Veggie Flour

I never did a wrap-up post for round one of my personal improvement plan (PIP), but it did go well. I felt better, looked better, and everything was going well. I wasn’t actually sure when I’d end it, but it happened rather unexpectedly (and I’m taking full responsibility for it!). One day, when a temptation …

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Do You Go Back for More Chia Jam Because…a) It’s awesome or b) It’s awesome for you

…or… c) All of the above Pom Acai Jam 1/2 cup Pom juice 3-4tbsp chia (they don’t gel as much in Pom for some reason) let sit for 20 minutes, then add: 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp maple syrup (or not) stevia to taste 2 tbsp acai powder or pulp Stir to mix, then …

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