What is Dextrose and why is it in my food? Dextrose and maltodextrin is a form of glucose derived from starches. Table sugar, or sucrose, is what most of us consider “sugar.” But just because you aren’t sprinkling sugar on your foods, or baking with it doesn't mean you aren't … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Pitaya Collagen Smoothie
Did you know this smoothie contains broccoli and kale? Yup! All because I used the gut healing collagen from Vital Proteins! But this time I used their Collagen Veggie Blend which contains all organic Blueberry, Blackberry, Cherry, Carrot, Cranberry, Kale, Spinach, Strawberry, … [Read more...]
Healthy Pomegranate Cheeseball
I did NOT use cream cheese to make this Rosemary Pomegranate "Cheese" Ball, but labneh! Cream cheese is filled with tons of thickeners, chemicals, additives, and just plain junk...but labneh is amazing and taste just like cream cheese with the added benefits of probiotics! Labneh … [Read more...]
Peanuts – Why I Don’t Consume Them
WHY I DON'T EAT PEANUTS / PEANUT BUTTER. First, let me point out - organic or not - you can get the purest, most organically grown non-GMO peanut in the world but it is the nature of the peanut itself and doesn’t have to do with pesticides or herbicides. One of the most … [Read more...]
Chocolate Banana Bread Smoothie!
When you crave BANANA BREAD and a smoothie at the same time. What do you do? Make a Chocolate Banana Bread smoothie! Duh. Why have I never thought of this before? Get on this yo. Ingredients: 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen cauliflower (pre-steamed) 7 oz greek yogurt 2 … [Read more...]
White Sweet Potato Vanilla Shake
I made this Vanilla Shake in my Instagram stories (I hope you caught it!) and the creamy THICKNESS was unreal! In case you haven't guessed, I used the magic of sweet potatoes (white version this time) to get that texture (and Vital Proteins collagen also helps). Gut health on … [Read more...]
Calcium Packed (vegan) Caramel Tahini Oats
Did you know Tahini is packed with calcium and is often recommenced to the elderly to help them strengthen their bones? I may not be a senor yet, but I feel like retiring after this past … [Read more...]