Everyone tends to splurge a bit during the holiday season. It is a time for enjoying friends and family, not focusing on counting calories. Ill admit, I tend to indulge a bit more around the holiday season, but Ive found ways to enjoy the weeks leading up to the new year without going overboard. These…

Everybody loves a pizza and here is a recipe that comes together quickly. The popular misconception of a pizza is it is an unhealthy as it is loaded with cheese. Well, we can make it healthy with our choice of toppings. Here are 2 recipes for making an instant pizza with readily available ingredients at…

Do you imagine your classic wedding-day photo of perfectly manicured fingers wrapped around your bouquet, only to look down and see a mangled mess? Or do you simply want the beauty of the salon look for your special day without the chemicals and expense? Try these tips to care for your nails in a natural,…

This is a yummy recipe for a tropical salad loaded with goodness of apples, avocados and papaya. The dressing used for the salad is a mixture of honey with lemon and is ready in 2 minutes. The sweetness of the honey when combined with tangy flavor of the lemon gives a great flavor to the…

Why do you do what you do? Is it because you expect to be rewarded? Are you seeking acknowledgement and recognition? How would it feel if your goal was simply to be of service? Karma is a loaded concept in todays world, but understanding it can help us navigate our ego. The ego, as I…

One of the most common questions people ask before switching to a raw food diet is will I like it? It can be difficult to imagine eating only raw, uncooked foods but it is an extremely healthy diet that is certainly worth considering. The Raw Food Diet The raw food diet is not so much…

For the Dough 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups semolina flour 3/4 cup water 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil For the Filling 6 cups frozen or fresh spinach cup firm tofu 2 cups raw cashew nuts, soaked 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp raw pine nuts 1 tsp nutritional…

The liver is one of the most important and multi-talented organs in the body. It performs more than 5,000 functions, including detoxifying the blood, creating proteins from amino acids, storing energy, supporting the immune system, and assisting digestion. It is the main filtering organ of the body, and all blood flows through it at some…

You probably know by now that a diet of primarily raw, plant-based food is responsible for our glow. Eating mostly raw food can reduce the likelihood of developing cancer and other diseases, and support you to be radiantly healthy, energized, and vibrant. While you can get by with just a sharp knife and cutting board,…

Unpopular and not-so-good-looking, buckwheat is a secret treasure of nutrients. The little brown seeds come with nutty taste and healing superpowers, as they are linked to lowered the risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Buckwheat can also prevent gallstones and breast cancer, so make sure you include it as often as possible…