healthy fourth of july recipes

through the 4th of july i am generally on cookout lookout and have pulled together a handful of healthy recipes that are ready for your celebrations too. i am a huge fan of spending time with close friends that typically centers around sharing good food and lots of conversation. below you will find some personal favorites amongst my buddies and i that are sure to make an appearance at our cookouts and firework festivities for the fourth! below each... Read More

fresh fruit kabobs

  fresh fruit kabobs are a sweet, vegan, plant-based recipe that takes mere moments to put together and does not require you fire up a grill. any fresh fruit will work. here i have used nectarines, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and fresh coconut meat. in no particular order the fruit is placed onto a bamboo skewer. i’ve found it useful to place a finished fresh fruit kabob over a bowl to preserve its beauty. fresh fruit... Read More

vegan carrot noodles

wheat free, gluten free, vegan carrot noodles are the new noodle and have you heard, farm hopping is the new bar hopping! this year as summer is taking off, my newest pastime is too. from the boulder farmers market to local farm stores such as, cure organic farm, carrots can be found in a variety of beautiful colors ranging from bright oranges to outrageous purples and deep reds. the color alone will turn up the volume in any carrot filled situation. to... Read More

green orange juice

as april comes to an end here in boulder, we are knee deep in a weekly rocky mountain storm cycle. the abundance of spring snow showers does not slow my breville juice fountain elite down one bit. in fact, spring is traditionally known as an excellent time for detoxification and an important time to increase your leafy green consumption. substitute the usual orange juice for the new green orange juice and start each day out on the correct foot. green... Read More

chia goo

yes, the chia pet of the 90’s used the same healthful chia seeds found in the following rawcipe to sprout ‘hair’ from a clay pot. we’re not using soil or sprouting to the point of green, but we are sprouting to the extent that powerful nutritional benefits are unleashed and readily available for your day to day convenience. in as little as ten minutes, the seeds pictured above (when added to water or other liquid, such as... Read More

zesty goji protein bars

zesty goji protein bars are a crunchy treat that are easy to prepare and even easier to eat. they have been tried and tested on local yogis and yoginis, cyclists, even hikers and have unanimously been a hit. goji berries are bright orange-red in color which is a significant marker they are  high in antioxidants and have traditionally been regarded as a strength building liver protector. goji berries are a superfruit that will super charge you and... Read More

superfood cacao candies

february is the month of chocolate and love but mostly chocolate. all chocolate originates from the cacao bean and in its purest form cacao contains no sugar, dairy or chemicals and is sweet, astringent and bitter to taste. superfood cacao candies keep things simple with four essential ingredients, each powered with unique nutritional properties that will take you towards your best health. february or not, chocolate and love are always in season. superfood... Read More

superfood orange juice

superfood orange juice is the ultimate cold and flu buster, making it a great addition to traditional methods of battling seasonal illnesses. it is heavily equipped with an armload of vitamin c, a well known component to a healthy and functioning immune system. vitamin c, while it has not been shown to prevent illness or decrease the severity of symptoms, it has shown to decrease the duration or lifespan of symptoms and is a crucial factor in the... Read More

vegan nut-free sunbutter cookies

sunflower seed butter is the new peanut butter and vegan nut-free sunbutter cookies are a twist on the original peanut butter cookie. this version is free of peanuts, wheat and gluten for those who suffer an allergy or choose to abstain altogether. big on flavor and big in attitude, dip sunbutter cookies into a fresh glass of superfood frenzy hemp milk, sweet and creamy coconut almond mylk or cuts like a buffalo living walnut milk for an old fashioned... Read More

winterized dairy-free walnut milk

cuts like a buffalo living walnut milk gets winterized this season with warming ground spices. both cinnamon and nutmeg help destroy cold in the body and at the same time, will stimulate circulation. in an aryuvedic sense, nutmeg will pacify the vatta dosha while it increases the pitta. ground nutmeg is also a natural sleep remedy and is often served in warm milk prior to bed. serve it warm or serve it cold, either way, winterized dairy-free walnut... Read More