Ever indulged in a Pina Colada? I know I have. Unfortunately, a Pina Colada contains over 700 calories! This green smoothie gives you all of the wonderful flavors of your favorite drink without the alcohol or calorie overload. Green Pina Colada 1 cup coconut milk ½ cup mango, frozen ½ cup pineapple, frozen 1 banana, chopped and frozen 1 scoop Perfect Fermented Kale 1 scoop Perfect Plant Protein 1 tbsp….
Read moreSo I don’t know about you, but I ate quite a few sugary and unhealthy treats yesterday. For today’s lunch, I wanted to go with something tasty, but a little more low-carb. Here is the recipe for a beautiful red and green salad to keep you in the Christmas spirit and get you back on the healthy track! Day-After-Christmas Salad 4 large local scallops 1 handful of mushrooms, sliced 1…
Read moreThis 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!
Read moreI 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…
Read moreI’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…
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 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 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 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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