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Green Lemonade: Fresh, Raw, and Alkalizing!

Green LemonadeThis is a highly oxygenating and cleansing drink that I made in my Hurom slow juicer.  One of the most powerful health disciplines you can develop is juicing every morning.  The following...

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The Holidays are an Ideal Time to Boost Your Level of Vitamin "L"

The holiday season can be a more challenging time to improve your health with nutritious foods.  The good news is, it is a perfect and opportune time to increase your weekly dosage of "vitamin L."...

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Coconut Oil for a Happier Cold and Flu Season

Coconut oil has an incredibly long list of therapeutic uses and health benefits.  Of interest this time of year is its application toward colds and flus.  Most over the counter medicines are aimed at...

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Healing is Remembering Our Interconnectedness to the Web of Life

There is a grand web of life to which we are all connected.  Health and life force pulses through it, giving us the impetus and energy to explore new levels of existence... and evermore complex states...

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Gluten Free & Vegan Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Presto! Pasta

Presto!  Pumpkin seed pesto can turn any boring pasta into "magic," crowd-pleasing pasta that makes you feel as if you've just eaten out.  It also incorporates pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil....

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Lavender-Infused Raw Vegan Chocolate Ambrosia

Over the summer, I did a front porch talk and demonstration at The Green Eyed Lady about the health benefits of raw chocolate, combined with lavender essential oil.  I gave out samples, and everyone...

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Probiotics are at the Core of Immunity

Homemade Kimchi:  teaming with immune system-enhancing probiotics! Most people are aware that certain nutrients are important to feed the immune system.  While this is true, and nutrients (like vitamin...

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Hot Cacao-Maca (Raw Vegan) Latte

 Hot Cacao-Maca LatteServes 1-2Ingredients:1/4 c. Really Raw Cashews3 Large or 4 Small Dates (pitted)1 T. Raw Honey (or to taste)2 T. Raw Cacao Powder1 Pinch of Sun Fire Salt (or Sea Salt)1 tsp....

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Creamy Raw Vegan, STRAWBERRY Cheesecake

In my opinion, nothing "takes the cheesecake" like strawberry cheesecake.  Though this recipe was written to be a "triple-berry" cheesecake, I prefer to use all strawberries because their sweet and...

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Vegan or Vegetarian "Any Veggie" Tacos

I call these "Any Veggie" Tacos because you can make them using nearly any vegetables you happen to have in the refrigerator at the time.  Everyone needs to have a few versatile recipes on-hand for...

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The Psychology of Eating & The Addition Principle

 I first heard this idea from a David "Avocado" Wolfe health talk, and testing over time has proven it to be incredibly true!  Often, when people resolve to change their eating habits, they are focused...

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An Angelic Holiday Message

 "Remember that your inner world can be as much a source of joy as your outer world.  Be still and feel into your heart-space often this holiday:  Enjoy the love that you have cultivated within." 

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An Angelic Message on Manifestation for the New Year

When you create, create from your heart.  Every intention that comes from the heart serves all of life.  As humanity moves toward manifesting from the heart-level on a global scale, Earth will feel...

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Love & Longevity: A Valentine's Day Reflection on the Link

 Since it's nearly Valentine's Day and love is in the air, I thought it appropriate to reflect on how love affects one's health.  There are many ways in which love (or loving relationships) correlate...

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Starperson Message on the Illusion of Perfectionism

"Please let go of perfectionism.  It is an illusion.  Nothing is ever perfect because the universe is in a state of constant evolution.  Instead, make your goal perfect evolution- staying so "in the...

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Raw Vegan Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Frosting and Caramel Raisin Filling

CinnamonRolls with Coconut Frosting and Caramel Raisin Filling: makes 6-7 servings Adapted from a recipe @ This Rawesome Vegan Life Blog.   dough:3/4 cup almond meal 3/4 cup ground flax seeds3/4 cup...

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Why Seek Health?

When answering this question, there are the obvious answers...- for physical comfort on a daily basis- freedom from lifestyle-related diseases (which are actually most!)  - to have plenty of energy in...

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Cafe Manna's Raw Tacos (Brookfield, Wisconsin)

Raw Tacos from Cafe MannaI am a fairly frequent visitor of one of the only vegetarian restaurants in Wisconsin... the lovely Cafe Manna.  This cafe, located in Brookfield, offers multiple raw vegan...

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Berry Vegan Smoothie Popsicles for Kids (or Kids at Heart)

My daughter LOVES making and eating popsicles.  A variety of make-your-own popsicle molds are readily available on-line (try Amazon.com) or check your local department store.  Some are now made with...

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Can Eating Greens do more for your Heart than Stents, Surgeries, and Statins?

 Advanced medical treatments for heart disease, such as bypass surgeries and stents, can be life-saving in an emergency.  However, in truth, both stents & bypasses are temporary patch jobs.  If you...

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Raw Vegan BLT Wrap with Eggplant Bacon and Creamy Avocado-Mayo

 The following recipe has several components, but it's well worth putting together.  The main ingredient in the wrap, eggplant bacon, can be made ahead of time.  It also lasts a couple of months in the...

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Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies (with Dried Cherries on Top)

 These brownies are quick and heavenly!  The recipe is from Jenn Cornbleet's book, Raw Food for 1 or 2 People- a book that I often recommend to clientsor anyone interested in trying their hand at raw...

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Two Pints of Pickles!

 Pickles!   Well-made pickles... are a beautiful thing.  They are predigested by "friendly" bacteria, which also fortify the health of your digestive tract and immune system when you consume them!...

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Coconut Oil Offers Hope for Alzheimer's Patients and Their Families

  Alzheimer's disease is a heartbreaking condition, both for patients and their families.  The latest research offers hope for both, however, as its been discovered that coconut oil can help rejuvenate...

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Chickpea Soup for the Soul

Today's post is excerpted from the e-newsletter of one of my favorite vegan, raw, and all-around vibrant food chefs-   Jennifer Cornbleet.  If you would like to be on her list too, visit her amazing...

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