Raw Apple Maple Granola

This granola takes time to make, but it is simple and worth it!  Soaking the nuts and whole grain oat groats overnight makes them much easier to digest and helps your body to absorb the vitamins and minerals present.   Dehydrating preserves the beneficial fats found in the nuts and makes this granola unbelievably crispy…

Super Seaweed Slaw

Seaweeds are an excellent, natural source of iodine, and precious few natural foods contain iodine.  Iodine is essential for the proper functioning of your thyroid.  It also benefits healthy hair and nails, improves energy and stamina, boosts immunity and detoxifies.  However, they tend to be forgotten in Western diets.  The biggest problem is, how the…

The Simple Seed for Women and Inflammation

Here’s a humble food that can make a significant impact in your health.  This tiny seed packs a lot of important nutrition into a small package. These seeds are especially good for women’s health issues and any inflammatory conditions.  Eating them is one of those small habits that you can incorporate daily to make a…

Immune Boosting Orange Coconut Smoothie

Enjoy this nutrient-dense smoothie whenever you feel run down.  It is full of naturally occurring vitamin C (studies have shown that our bodies don’t often recognize synthetic forms of vitamin C and they go ignored).  It also contains a dose of healthy fats to balance the sugar found in the oranges and dates.  Coconut water…

Pumpkin Spice “Overnight Oats” – Paleo, Vegan, Grain-free, Keto-Friendly, Plant-based

This breakfast idea came about after I decided to make flaxseed meal a part of my daily diet.  Flaxseed is incredibly loaded with nutrients, fiber, omega 3’s, and lignans, which may lower risk of cancer, especially breast cancer.  When I eat them regularly, they improve my skin and balance my cycles.  The only issue is…

Nourishing Fats and Why You Need Them

Fat has gotten such a bad rap in the past.  Some people still feel hesitant about including it in their daily diet.  While some fats can be extremely harmful to our health, other fats are immensely beneficial. Fat is necessary for your body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E.  Fats are important for…