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Ever Wonder About Avocado Oil?
The Power of Avocado Oil and How to Use It
Avocado oil is a nutrient dense oil that should be in everyone’s cupboard. It’s great for cooking, skin care and digestive health and offers more benefits than I can list. It might just be the next coconut oil. And you can get it at Costco!
What’s so great about avocado oil?...
Aug 19, 2017
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Shitake Mushroom & Butternut Squash Risotto (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Makes 6 servings
Looking for a crowd-pleasing main dish? You can't go wrong with a yummy Italian risotto! Many are heavy and calorie-laden with butter and cheese. But it is actually the process of using Arborio rice and ladling in broth that gives it that chewy, creamy risotto texture. You won't even miss the dairy in this amazing recipe! This delicious comfort food meets the needs of many special diets....
Aug 02, 2017
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Energy Boosters and Zappers
In order to have a steady good supply of energy, we need several things to be in balance. Do a self-test to see what may be throwing you off!
Check Your Energy Levels:
...Jul 21, 2017
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Root Vegetable Hash
My family loves this nutrient-dense dish. It works well as a side for breakfast or dinner. The coconut oil gives it a sweet and rich flavor....
Jul 03, 2017
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Have a Mono Meal for Better Digestion
What exactly is a mono meal and why is it beneficial? To answer these questions, let's take a step back in time. You see our ancestors, for thousands of years, wouldn’t have had access to the diverse array of delicious foods we have every day at the supermarket....
Jul 01, 2017
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Blue Sky Muffins
These Blue Sky Muffins is a great, tasty snack to have around. A treat that will not spoil your healthy eating!...
Jun 17, 2017
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Want to get your kids to eat a WHOLE large carrot??
This delicious recipe amazingly turns ordinary carrots into vegan “hot dogs” that are smoky, tangy and irresistible! The longer you marinate them, the more flavor they will have. Pop them on the grill and top them with sautéed onions and YUM! I hope your family loves them as much as mine....
May 19, 2017
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Guacamole For Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The best condiment on the planet if you ask me, has to be guacamole. It’s easy to make, delicious and filled with healthy fats, vitamins, enzymes and fiber. You go to the store and there are so many pre made versions of guacamole that are loaded with artificial preservative and MSG. Or even worse, those flavor packets with bad iodized salt, MSG and dehydrated vegetables that you’re supposed to mix in with wholesome precious avocados. ...
Apr 14, 2017
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