Chocolate Mint Green Smoothie

When you need an extra boost of veggies try a green smoothie! Green vegetables are a great all natural pick-me-up! Try this delicious green smoothie with cool mint and rich dark cacao nibs. Chocolate Mint Green Smoothie 1 cup coconut milk 1 frozen banana, chopped 1 handful fresh mint leaves 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 scoop Perfect Fermented Kale 1 tsp. Perfect Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. cacao nibs Directions:  Set…

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Homemade Frozen Yogurt in Three Holiday Flavors

  Looking for a less traditional treat to serve this Thanksgiving? Delight your family with three holiday flavors of delicious homemade frozen yogurt.  Pumpkin, Eggnog, Peppermint, Oh My!  Super healthy, all natural, and sure to satisfy any holiday flavor sweet tooth!  Enjoy on its own or on top a delicious homemade pie or strudel.    

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Low Carb Snack Alternatives

It’s hard to fight carbohydrate cravings, especially when you’re in dire need of a crunchy snack. Many of our readers stick to low-carb or gluten-free diets, which makes snacking particularly tricky. Keeping pre-made healthy snacks on hand is great way to stay on track. Crispy Prosciutto Chips 4 oz Extra Thin Prosciutto Slices Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange prosciutto slices…

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Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash

This treat is the perfect addition to any meal, or even as a healthy quick snack.   Sweet, savory, satisfying and delicious- this healthy side is packed with vitamins, minerals, and good fats and fiber. Quick and easy to make, and quick and easy to eat- enjoy!        

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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

I recently gave my boyfriend a container of Perfect Plant Protein. This vegan protein powder is perfect for him because he is a swimmer looking to build and maintain lean muscle. He loves the ingredients and the amino acid profile, but I made one crucial mistake: I gave him the natural flavored protein. Although this neutral flavor is perfect for many purposes, it simply does not satisfy his sweet tooth. And…

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Creamiscle Green Smoothie

I’m far from missing summer, but I know some of you might be. I’ll admit it, the school year is significantly more hectic than the summertime (but fall is still my favorite). If you need a boost of energy, and walk down summertime memory lane, try the this Creamsicle Green Smoothie. I know it’s hard to find local oranges this time of year, especially for us New Englanders, but organic…

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Super Green Guacamole

The last blog entry I posted explained the important health benefits of green super foods such as kale, avocado, spirulina and chlorella. Try this guacamole recipe to get a serving of each in one tasty snack. 4 stalks of kale 1 avocado 1 tbsp. of Perfect Aquatic Greens 1 tsp. of fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. of fresh lime juice 1 handful of fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced 1…

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Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products

Beauty products are expensive. And most of the time, they are filled with artificial ingredients and chemicals that may do more harm than good. If you want to pamper yourself without emptying your wallet or exposing yourself to toxins, simply make your own. Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub 1 cup of Raw Sugar 1/3 cup of Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. of Fresh Lime Juice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small…

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Banana Bread ‘Ice Cream’

I wanted to create an ice cream that resembled the flavors of Banana Bread, one of my favorite Fall treats. I also wanted to create an ice cream that was gluten-free and vegan, with all natural ingredients. I had heard of making ice cream from bananas before, and this method seemed perfect because I already had my heart set on the Banana Bread flavor. With three simple ingredients, I created…

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Coconut Hot Chocolate

I might be getting ahead of myself, but Fall is here and the temperature is certainly dropping. Pack away the shorts and bring out the sweaters! Cool weather calls for hot beverages, especially on those chilly fall nights. Many warm beverages come to mind, but I’d like to offer a twist on a cold weather classic. When it comes to sweets, I love combining the goodness raw cacao with the…

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