I have a confession—I’m in love with coconut oil! So much in fact, that you’ll notice many of my recipes feature this object of my affection. Because coconut oil is a saturated fat, it is especially great for baking. In my Natural Foods Training Class we prepare a coconut oil pie crust that is SO flaky–my mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Besides making killer pie crusts, coconut oil also….
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When I say healthy food, what is the first thing that pops in your mind? Okay, now that you have that food in your mind, picture yourself eating it. Is it delicious? Are you excited? In other words….. Are your…
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You know the drill…. It’s 5:00 and you just got home from work. You haven’t eaten in hours and you are VERY hungry. Dinner is still at least an hour away…. What is your hungry self supposed to do? If…
Read MoreSunflower Seed Paté Sunflower seeds are a good source of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, folate, vitamins A, D and E. This is a great spread for eating with raw vegetables. 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked overnight* 3…
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Magnesium is a trace mineral involved in numerous processes in your body, including how well you deal with stress. Under conditions of mental or physical stress, magnesium is released from your blood cells and goes into the blood plasma to…
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