Monthly Archives: July 2012

These healthy fries start with sweet potatoes and extra virgin olive oil and are baked not fried...

Moist mango bread with golden raisins and macadamia nuts, contains less sugar and oil by using carrots and applesauce....

Brown rice and beans replace the seafood, then add tons of fresh veggies for a super healthy sushi treat...

Cream chocolate pudding made with healthy avocados...so good they'll never know especially when you top it with whipped coconut cream...

An easy, colorful and delicious roasted side dish. Use a miniature pumpkin or a kombacha squash along with turnips and bell peppers....

This classic side-dish is healthier when you mix the potatoes, onion, and bell pepper with a little extra virgin olive oil then roast it in the oven instead of cooking it on the stove-top...

Rich tomato sauce brings out the flavor of the eggplant "noodles" in this pasta-free rollatini stuffed with loads of vegetables and low-fat ricotta cheese or make it vegan with organic tofu....

Try using 93% lean ground turkey to give your meatballs a different twist. Then pair with pasta and jazzed up jar sauce for a quick and easy meal. Top with shredded parmesan reggiano or shredded 4-cheese Italian mix or try using nutritional yeast if you're dairy-free....

Start with fresh spinach and slivered almonds for a quick and healthy side dish....

Salmon Patties are a delicious way to use up leftover salmon. Serve with or without a bun....

Use eggplant slices in place of lasagna noodles then pair with ricotta cheese and spinach or make it vegan by substituting organic tofu for the ricotta...

This yummy soup only takes a few ingredients to make so it's quick and easy....

Homemade potato chips are so much healthier than store-bought. Also try sweet potato chips and taro chips and purple potato chips....

Spicy roasted pumpkin seeds are a tasty, healthy snack that is quick and easy to make...

Make this with 0% fat plain Greek yogurt for the healthiest option, or use fat-free or low-fat sour cream instead...

COMING SOON......

Fresh salsa with pineapple or tomatoes or mangos, great with cucumber slices or tortilla chips. Or use as an accompaniment to meat...excellent on fish, chicken, or pork before or after cooking...

Summer squash like green and yellow zucchini and fresh garlic make this easy side dish so good...

Artichokes taste great dipped in creamy roasted garlic aioli and you can use this aioli for anything that calls for mayonnaise...

Making your own sausage patties is quick and easy with ground turkey...

Use turkey Italian sausage, whole wheat pasta and organic, sugar-free jarred sauce for a quick and healthier pasta dish....

Fresh pineapple is the perfect compliment to chili pepper and lime juice, refreshing and spicy...

COMING SOON...

Chili con carne with lean grass fed beef or make it vegan by doubling the beans or substituting organic non-GMO tofu for the ground beef....

Roasted red bell pepper, onion, and garlic make this yummy dip taste sweet but it's low-calorie with no sugar added....

Chocolate and banana a classic combination...

Spring greens mix and grilled chicken, a great pairing for a quick and easy dinner...

Turkey Tetrazzini made with turkey cutlets or leftover turkey and using almond flour or chopped almonds instead of bread crumbs makes it gluten-free...

Quick and easy, low-calorie Summer treat with a spicy bite...

Disposable Cedar wraps add a delicious smokey flavor to this quick and easy recipe, making clean-up a snap...

Probiotic coconut water or coconut water kefir is a great source of probiotics. Unlike kombucha, it requires no heating or cooking in it’s production. ...

Using thick cucumber slices instead of tortilla chips makes this a healthier snack. Start with the freshest ingredients for the best salsa...local tomatoes from the farmers market, health food store, or your own garden taste best....

This pizza is quick and healthier when you use a pre-made sprouted grain pizza crust, low fat mozzarella cheese or goat cheese, and loads of vegetables as toppings. ...

Texas style chicken fajitas on the grill or in a cast iron skillet. Use romaine lettuce 'tortillas' for low-calorie & gluten-free. Quick & easy meal recipe....

Make these traditionally with ground beef or use ground turkey. Make these a plant-based entree by substituting beans for the meat....

Soft serve "ice cream" using all natural fruit and unsweetened coconut or almond milk. For the best fruit sorbet omit the nut milk. ...

This beautiful salad is as fun to make as it is to eat. Edible flowers are colorful and tasty. Pair with homemade champagne vinaigrette or buy a bottled no-fat or low-fat version....

These healthy spring rolls are totally raw. Great as a snack or make them into a light meal by adding avocado and extra vegetables like mushrooms and tomatoes....

These all natural raspberry pops are so much better than store-bought popsicles and frozen fruit bars that are loaded with high fructose corn syrup and food dye....

This refreshing homemade lemonade is low calorie when you use Stevia and can be made traditionally or with sparkling water....

Make these pancakes with traditional ingredients or experiment with healthier ingredients like coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut butter, and coconut flour. Use pure maple syrup or make a healthier berry syrup, recipe included....

This is so simple to make using soy sauce and sugar for a quick, easy yet delicious dinner ...

Homemade beans are ridiculously easy to make plus they are cheaper and healthier than canned beans. The lining in cans can release harmful chemicals into your food so instead throw some dried beans into a crockpot along with vegetable broth and you're done or try this yummy best black...

Natural soda is easy and fun to make. Experiment with different flavors. This is so much healthier than commercial soda that is loaded with high fructose corn syrup....

This quick and easy soup can be served hot or cold. Spicy ginger and cinnamon take plain squash and give it zesty flavor. With just a few ingredients, it doesn't take long to make....

A classic mix of chocolate and banana make this smoothie a hit! Use raw cacao instead of cocoa powder plus add raw cacao nibs for an antioxidant boost. Raw chocolate has more antioxidants than green tea....

These delicious wraps start with chicken breast cooked from scratch. If you aren't gluten free you can use sprouted grain tortillas instead of collard greens. Try using nutritional yeast instead of cheese if you're dairy free....