The fact I am sharing a healthy applesauce recipe is a little funny since whenever I do an interview and a reporter asks me to describe in a bit more detail exactly what it means to eat a whole-foods “Clean Cuisine” diet I always answer that you want to eat mostly plant foods and you always want to … [Read more...]
Desserts
We love dessert around here... and we're certain that you do too. However, eating clean means our desserts are mostly guilt-free and much easier on the gut and body! This extensive collection is gluten free, daily free, refined sugar and refined oil.
Persimmon Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Crust
I developed this recipe for a Thanksgiving dinner feast feature that appeared a few years ago in Natural Health magazine using 10 of Dr. Oz's favorite "superfoods"---this one included 2 "superfoods", persimmons and pumpkin. Unlike ordinary holiday-style pumpkin pie, this deliciously decadent … [Read more...]
It’s Coconut Bliss for a Can’t Miss Summer Taste Treat
Bliss. I just love this word. If you look up the definition of "bliss" you'll see it means supreme happiness...utter joy...contentment. And that's exactly how I feel when I have a spoonful of Coconut Bliss. A cold, creamy sweet treat is bliss for me. Call me crazy.Honestly, I can give up a lot … [Read more...]
Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean’s Flax and Coconut Oil
I was recently asked by Barlean’s to give a speech at the national Vitamin Shoppe convention in Orlando, FL. The focus of my speech was to share with the Vitamin Shoppe managers and executives how I cleaned up my diet and altered my dietary fat intake after being diagnosed with MS (multiple … [Read more...]
Summer Favorite Easy Raw Dessert Recipes
I started thinking about how I might create my own summery and easy raw dessert recipes after getting hooked on the mint “ice cream” sundae at my favorite local raw foods restaurant, Christopher’s Kitchen, a few months back.I had never heard of a raw ice cream sundae and was sort of wondering … [Read more...]
Dairy-Free Chocolaty Healthy Cupcakes with Vegan Frosting
If there is ever an excuse to have a cupcake then Valentine's Day tops the list. Not to be a party crasher, but there is of course no reason you can’t serve healthy cupcakes for any Valentine's bash. The concept of “healthy cupcake” sounds so laughable though, so let me explain a … [Read more...]
Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe with Cranberries (Watch Video)
It’s not difficult to feel swamped by food and food preparation if you are entertaining and even if you enjoy cooking as I do you still need a few go-to dishes such as a basic easy apple crisp recipe. And seriously, who doesn’t love apple crisp? My Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe Really is EASY…and … [Read more...]
The Healthiest Rice "Pudding" (Made with Black Rice) & More
Ever since recently learning black rice is the healthiest rice in the world I have been on a major black rice-eating kick. If you aren’t up on exactly what makes black rice so healthy you can learn more about the health benefits, where to buy it, and how to cook it HERE.Got Rice? Rice has been a … [Read more...]
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is there anything better than a warm chocolate chip cookie? Simpler than pie---which, let's face it: can be a real hassle if you are trying to roll dough---cookies are way easier to make and much more fun to eat! I mean, who would not love to eat a chocolate chip cookie? Right. This. Very. … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
I developed this 100% whole-grain and dairy-free Gingerbread Cookie Recipe a few years ago for my son, Blake, when he asked if we could bake cookies for the holidays. It's hard for me to tell just from looking at the photo below, but I think Blake was only about 8 years old when I first made them, … [Read more...]
Healthy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
If there’s ever a time to pull out your baking sheets, measuring cups, and mixing bowls, the holiday season is it! My healthy cranberry oatmeal cookies are one of my favorite things to bake this time of year. They are chewy, sweet and delicious and always a holiday party favorite. Best of all I … [Read more...]
The Easiest Ever Healthy Apple Cranberry Dessert Recipe
Tart and tiny cranberries add a special seasonal kick to my ultra easy, low-sugar, healthy apple cranberry dessert recipe. The thing is cranberries can be super good for you if you just prepare them properly and refrain from adding globs of sugar. For unknown reasons to me, almost … [Read more...]
Healthy Gingerbread Spice Cake with Butternut Squash Puree
I love making this Healthy Gingerbread Spice Cake during the fall, it is perfect for a Halloween treat and great for Thanksgiving too. I actually first got the idea for this recipe from Jessica Seinfeld’s cookbook, Deceptively Delicious (which really does give so many imaginative ways to … [Read more...]
Simple Healthy Dessert: Dairy-Free Caribbean Pineapple-Coconut Popsicles
Where I live, in south Florida, summer heat is just beyond brutal. You know if you spend anytime at all outdoors you’ll be a sweaty mess in about 5 minutes (at least this is my experience). Nothing cools you down or refreshes you faster on a sweltering hot summer Florida day than an ice cold … [Read more...]
