The FDA and USDA’s concept of the safety genetically modified organisms is so incorrect, it’s sickening. In theory, new products and production methods are introduced to the consumer because they have been proven safe. In this case, GMOs were introduced to the consumer and the economy simply because they were never proven unsafe. This theory is flawed because until recently, there were no long term studies conducted on the effects…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreEver wonder why green smoothies have become so popular? It’s because green vegetables and super foods are packed with nutrients, antioxidants and easily digestible vegetarian protein. Finding healthy and easy recipes is the best way to incorporate plenty of greens in your diet. Kale – One cup of kale contains only 33 calories, yet it is packed with 206% DV of vitamin A, 134% DV of vitamin C and 684%…
Read moreI 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…
Read moreI 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…
Read moreWhen I think of fall, I think of pumpkin picking, anything apple-cinnamon, cozy sweaters, crisp air and runny noses. I cannot tell you how excited I am, but unfortunately, the beginning of fall is also the beginning of cold and flu season. I don’t always agree with contemporary medicine, and I question antibiotics and flu shots. For that reason, I’d like to offer some natural remedies. Homemade Cough Syrup 1…
Read moreThis recipe creates a rich delicious hazelnut spread that is similar to Nutella but much, much healthier! Raw cacao provides natural antioxidants, coconut oil provides important long chain fatty acids, and hazelnuts provide plenty of healthy fat, vegetarian protein and fiber. Ingredients: 2 cups Whole Raw Hazelnuts 1 batch of Healthy Powdered ‘Sugar’ 1/4 cup Raw Cacao Powder 1/4 cup Perfect Coconut Oil 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract How to Make…
Read moreOne of our favorite foodies has created a weekly blog carnival entitled Fight Back Fridays. This carnival is designed to allow people focused on real food, sustainable living and natural healing to share their posts on the Food Renegade website. For the August 17th addition of Fight Back Friday, we have created a list of our recent real food recipes. Check out these recipes and be sure to join the…
Read moreThis is the greenest smoothie that will ever come out of your blender. This delicious smoothie contains every nutritious and delicious green we could think of including spinach, kale, spirulina, chlorella, oat grass, barley grass, wheatgrass and more. Sweetened with the goodness of coconut oil and raw honey, this is a smoothie that tastes as good as it will make you feel. The Greenest Smoothie 1 1/2 cups almond milk…
Read moreThese deliciously decadent Chocolate Coconut Truffles are 100% vegan and gluten free. Better yet, this recipe is no-bake, takes only 15 minutes to prep and provides countless vital nutrients. The coconut meat and oil contains important long chain fatty acids while the raw cacao provides powerful antioxidants as well as many important vitamins and minerals. Chocolate Coconut Truffles 1 cup shredded coconut 2 Tbsp Perfect Coconut Oil 3 Tbsp raw…
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