We had tried everything for my teenager's skin and nothing worked for very long. Also, I was tired of all the toxic ingredients in so many of the over-the-counter and prescription products. Finally, after lots of online research, I stumbled across the idea of using crushed aspirin. If you...
I love waking up and having breakfast ready for the kids. That alone makes this recipe wonderful, but this easy make-ahead dish also has a creamy, rich chocolate flavor that makes it feel like more of a treat than a healthy, whole grain breakfast! It is perfect for a...
Anyone who runs or even walks is going to have painful, swollen ankles from time to time. To help your strained ankle heal, you’ll need to bring down the swelling. In addition to ice packs (I like to use frozen peas), this oil blend works wonders to ease swelling, moisturize...
I recently was asked to bring a veggie taco filling for a kids party. I usually use beans, but refried beans were also on the menu so was looking for an alternative when cauliflower came to mind. It transforms itself so well in so many recipes! Have a mushroom...
This thick, rich almond cheese is wonderful spread on a whole grain bagel and topped with sliced fruit or roasted red peppers. It also makes an excellent base for my creamy vegan black bean dip.
I serve it all the time to non-vegans who never know that they aren't eating...
Unlike most salads, this one is still excellent the next day! The kale holds up really well and the vinegar keeps the apples fresh, so any leftovers are perfect for lunch.
Ingredients
3/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves finely chopped (I...
One question I always get when I mention natural healthcare is: “Can I afford natural and holistic health care?” Sadly, some people aren’t even asking this question… They just assume that they can’t.
The truth is that these all-natural, preventative health and wellness solutions will usually SAVE you money!
And we’re...
These fizzy, tasty, better-for-you recipes can help you kick your cola habit for good.
Fresh Strawberry Soda
INGREDIENTS
1 pound fresh ripe strawberries
sparkling water (I make my own with the Soda Stream which I love!)
INSTRUCTIONS
Wash and trim the strawberries. Place them in a food processor and pulse until they...
I hear it time and time again! People think that essential oils are SO expensive that there is no way they could afford to switch their family over to all-natural products. However, as the saying goes "you get what you pay for." Yes, the products are more expensive than...
Recent studies show that oil pulling helps with oral health including reduction of plaque, and the microorganisms that cause bad breath. How? We know that most of the microorganisms in your mouth consist of a single cell that are covered with a lipid, or fatty, membrane, which is the cell's skin. When...
