There is nothing yummier than the combination of tomatoes, olive oil, basil and garlic.  Here is my simple and yummy recipe for making a raw “Fresca” sauce that can be added to traditional pasta or shaved zucchini, keeping it raw!

  I have the perfect cure for constipated babies…pureed young coconut meat and fresh young coconut water.  I am a huge advocate for drinking coconut water but don’t forget about the delicious meat!  Every part of the young coconut is amazing for babies and Toddlers and in my opinion should almost  be a requirement for optimal health

It is true that coconuts, next to avocados, are one of my top 5 favorite foods.  Not only are they delicious, healthy, and extremely nutritious, they are also very functional.  In this past year coconuts have rightly pushed their way into the market and here are the top 7 coconut products in the stores and how to use them.

You may have heard of or seen in the store”Yacon Syrup”.  This is one of the healthiest sweeteners on the market that originated in the Andean region of South America from the roots of the yacon plant.  It is tasty, nutritious and cuts back on sugar intake…

Avocados have become one of my favorite foods lately!  After seeing the surprised look on everyone’s face when I tell them I eat 1-2 avocados daily, I decided to devote an entire blog to how amazing, non-fattening and important they are to our diet.

Spring is coming and since the holidays, your family has probably been eating extra goodies, snacks, drinks and heavier foods. Unfortunately, several family members may have gotten sick.  True I encourage cleansing, especialy at the beginning of seasons, but sometimes you need another alternative which is why I have created a list of foods that aid in naturally cleansing various organs in the body.

According to Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry over 50% of tested canned tuna (from national brands) exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) safety levels.  Learn more about mercury levels and read my recommendations to minimizing mercury in your diet.

Chinese Records dating back to 16th century B.C., document hemp seeds as one of their primary and most consistent crops.  Hemp has also been an important nutrient to many other cultures throughout history, such as the Egyptians and Aztecs.  What is it about these amazing tiny seeds that make them so important and necessary in ancient cultures…. 

Understanding food combining principles are an important part of energy, digestion, alkalinity and even weight management.  Different types of foods do not digest well with other foods. Certain digestive juices cancel out others, creating digestive problems that can lead to acidity, bloating, gas and the storage of fat.

 Food seems to have an extra special appeal to Americans when it is late at night.  Usually the heavier and greasier the better.  Whether we are participating in late-night indulgences to release stress, stay awake, socialize, or enhance our mood, this practice is dangerous in more ways than one.  Eating late not only causes havoc on the digestive tract, but it also adds extra pounds, internal stress and emotional instability.