If you loved the special shamrock shake typically available only for St. Patty’s day, I’ve got a treat for you! Ditch the junk and chemicals for this dairy free shamrock shake recipe I’m sharing today. It’s nutrient dense and a much better start to your day (or a boost to your energy as a snack)…
Sometimes a gal needs a change, right? Even though it’s pretty common to use fruit as the carb source in a smoothie, I started to mix things up last year. That’s how I accidentally created this creamy dairy free sweet potato smoothie recipe. It’s so amazingly good and perfect for the cooler months when you…
No summer is complete without some watermelon! Why not opt for a watermelon cooler! But hey, did you know that watermelon is a great dietary option to remove excess heat from your body? If you are sweltering on a hot summer day, then a slice of watermelon might just do the trick. The reason is that…
Have you ever considered using fruit that’s rather uncommon in the realm of smoothies? My find last summer was fresh mulberries and this spring it was pear. Yep — pear! A slight bit of back story is warranted here — a neighbor of mine has a huge pear tree that he basically ignores. Last summer,…
I’ve been a huge fan of Vega’s vegan protein powders for quite some time. They’re incredibly high quality and worth the extra pennies spent because of how much nutritional goodness they pack into each serving (from which you obviously reap the benefits, yes?). Accustomed to their Whole Food Optimizer, I love love love the Vanilla…
While out in LA, I had the pleasure of visiting my dear cousin Lisa for a night. Every single time I go to stay with her, I leave with a bunch of new creative tricks for food. She’s currently going to Duke’s Integrative Health Coaching program and starting her own health coaching practice out in…
Need a jumpstart in your mornings? Check out this easy-to-make vegan cherry smoothie that’s packed with protein and healthy fats! With cherry season just upon us, now is the perfect time to use fresh cherries (or buy them frozen) in your smoothies. If you’re like me, you may have found that seasonal allergies cause you to…
