Carrot and Apple Juice

Carrot Juice

Juicing provides a rush of energy because itÔÇÖs a hydrating drink full of vitamins, minerals that can do not require much digestion and therefore, itÔÇÖs in your bodyÔÇÖs cells in a matter of about 15 minutes

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Nutrition Made Simple

Eat real food and good nutrition just happens naturally. Do you agree? That good nutrition can be that simple? Or are you feeling overwhelmed? Well, I’m here to tell you that it can be “made simple”. That’s why I chose Nutrition Made Simple as the name for my wellness coaching business. (Note: As of October […]

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eggplant and hummus dish

Grilled Eggplant and Hummus Stacks

Note: This grilled recipe was inspired by the grilled eggplant as described by https://minimalistbaker.com/smoky-grilled-eggplant/. Serves 4. Hummus Recipe: Mix all of the following ingredients using a food processor. 1 can of chickpeas (or 2 cups) 1 clove garlic (2 if you like it spicy!) juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup tahini 2 TBS roasted red […]

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Not-So Cheese Sauce

I have been sharing this cheese sauce for about 6 years now. I always make it when we are having Tex-Mex food or having a pot-luck type dinner with friends. Everyone is always amazed at how great it tastes. Pairs wonderfully with crunchy tortilla chips. I don’t miss cheese at all. (Side note: I quit […]

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Polenta with vegetables

Polenta is a corn-meal porridge. You can top polenta with anything you like which makes it a delicious options for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Polenta is identified as a yellow corn-meal. The way it’s process produces a more whole form of what many know as grits and contains 6 g of fiber. ( The […]

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Juicing FAQs

“The abundance of live, uncooked foods flushes your body of toxins, leaving you feeling refreshed, energized and relaxed all at the same time. The pure foods make your skin glow, your hair shine, your breath fresh [due to a cleaner digestive system]… Colds and flue become fewer and farther between; many people report that arthritic […]

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Fermented jalapenos

Fermented jalapenos are my husband’s favorite. They taste just like what you typically find in the jar on the grocery store shelves, but are made without using distilled vinegar and have no preservatives. These are easy to make. If you have never tried to ferment any food. This recipe would be a great place to […]

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Creamy Cumin Ranch Dressing

I finally got around to making this salad dressing and I’m happy that I did. I added to a Tex-Mex salad and…..YES! Yummy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup raw cashews (soak 1 – 2 hours if you do not have a high-speed blender) 1/2 cup filtered water Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 TBS) 1 TBS apple […]

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