Baked Potatoes (Not Too Greasy or Spicy)

Baked Potatoes (Not Too Greasy or Spicy)

Serves 4 1 small bag of mini potatoes 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Instructions Scrub potatoes and boil them until they’re soft. How long will depend on their size, so check them by feeling how easily they’re penetrated with a fork or...
How Much Sugar is Too Much?

How Much Sugar is Too Much?

It’s official! Organizations and governments are (finally) declaring a maximum amount of daily sugar intake. While this is a step forward, there are still a few problems. One – they don’t all agree with each other. And, two, I don’t necessarily agree with them...
Frosty (No added sugar)

Frosty (No added sugar)

Serves 1 ¾ cup almond milk (unsweetened) ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened) ½ banana, frozen Ice cubes Instructions Add everything to a blender except ice. Blend. Add a handful of ice cubes and pulse until thick and ice is blended. Serve &...
Mayonnaise (Healthy Fat)

Mayonnaise (Healthy Fat)

Makes about 1 ½ cups 1 large or extra large egg 2 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp salt 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic 1 cup olive or avocado oil Instructions Add all ingredients except oil to your food processor. Process until creamy (about 10 seconds). With the food...
Healthy Fats and Dangerous Fats

Healthy Fats and Dangerous Fats

Healthy Fats and Dangerous Fats All fat is NOT created equal! Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and, others are super-health-busting. Health-building fats support your brain,...
How to Naturally Lower Stress Hormone (Cortisol)

How to Naturally Lower Stress Hormone (Cortisol)

STRESS!!! Its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree? Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can sometimes go a little overboard. It’s supposed to help us escape injury or death in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve fought or flew....
Kale Chips (Preservative Free)

Kale Chips (Preservative Free)

Serves 4 1 bunch of kale, washed and dried 1 tbsp olive oil 2 dashes salt 2 dashes garlic powder Instructions Preheat oven to 300F and place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Take the washed and dried kale and rip them into “chip” size pieces...
Food Preservatives

Food Preservatives

A food preservative is a substance added to foods to make them last longer; to “preserve” them. Preservatives are added to foods that go bad quickly and have found themselves in all kinds of products in our grocery stores. Preservatives work to preserve...