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    Rad Recipes: Dairy-Free Smoothie (Tastes Like a 50/50 Bar!)

    August 27, 2016 - By 

    I wanted to create a sweet, creamy smoothie that was dairy-free but still tastes great & has an indulgent mouth-feel. BOOM! The Cantaloupe & Almond Milk Smoothie is just the thing.  It has a smooth texture and is sweet with a flavor reminiscent of a 50/50 bar without being overbearing.  It’s also a super-healthy fruit that’s loaded with potassium and B vitamins including B1, B3, B6, and folate, plus Vitamin K, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and fiber.   Calorie wise, a medium-sized melon only contains about 186 calories! Here’s my super-simple recipe: 1/2 ripe cantaloupe melon, seeds removed (you…

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    Rad Recipe: Create Your Own Quick & Easy Cucumber Detox Water

    August 18, 2016 - By 

    Creating your own Cucumber Detox Water is simple and quick.  Especially important for people who don’t love the taste (or lack thereof) of plain water, this naturally flavor-infused water tastes great and makes is easy to drink the healthy stuff all day long. Who says anything good takes a lot of time? Watch my super-fast video! Beautiful Body Benefits: Keeps your skin hydrated from the inside Helps your body flush out toxins and impurities Rich in antioxidants Nourishes your internal organs Drinking water regularly throughout the day helps curb mindless eating, so that you only eat when you are actually…

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    Rad Recipes: Strawberry-Honey Lemonade

    June 25, 2016 - By 

    HELLO, SUMMER! When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade.  if you also have some juicy strawberries on hand, even better! After a cranky-pants morning where all the things seemed to be going sideways, I decided to take a break and come home to do what I do best: WORK. (or, werrrrk) Determined to make the rest of the day the best of the day, I set out to make something beautiful, delicious, and pretty darn healthy too.  Behold, Strawberry-Honey Lemonade! WHAT 1 lb- 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries, cleaned and halved 6 cups cold, filtered water Juice from 3-4 lemons…

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    Rad Recipes: Super Simple Snack Rolls (V, VG, GF, P)

    June 16, 2016 - By 

    Healthy snacking throughout your day is a great way to keep your energy up and your blood sugar stable.  Here’s a SUPER SIMPLE snack roll-up that is tasty, fresh, and portable.  Enjoy! Start with:  Flour tortilla (white or whole wheat) OR  Spinach tortilla OR  Vegan/Paleo/Gluten-Free Spinach wrap Spread the wrap with: Cream cheese (regular or flavored) OR Hummus OR Avocado (mashed) Layer on your choice of Veggies: Romaine lettuce, Baby spinach, roasted red peppers, shredded carrots OR Layer on your choice of Fruit: Sliced apples, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas You can even do dessert-like versions to calm a sweet tooth. …

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    Rad Recipes: Summer-y Wine Spritzer

    June 9, 2016 - By 

    I am a big fan of wine.  Some days, however, I just want something a little lighter, a little juicier, a little more like a glass of when-I-was-a-little-girl-on-summer-break punch.  Except, with a bit of… punch to it.  Not quite as sweet or heavy in my mouth as a Sangria (also it’s been a long day and I don’t feel like cutting up fresh fruit tonight). Enter the Summer-y Wine Spritzer!  Simple. Tasty. Girly. Perfect! In the name of research, I tried a few different combos.  BECAUSE I CARE.  <3  I have a version for reds and version for whites, but…

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    June 2, 2016 - By 

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    Rad Recipes: Kiwi-Kale-Pineapple Smoothie 

    May 25, 2016 - By 

    My obsession with pineapple and smoothies took a gloriously green turn this morning with this beauty! It tastes like what a heavenly tropical paradise should feel like (minus the humidity & sand). Sweet and a teensy bit tart, Exotic & refreshing! Here’s what I used: 2 slices fresh pineapple 2 fresh kiwi fruits, scooped 1 leaf fresh green kale, stripped About a cup of fresh orange/pineapple juice blend (you can use cold coconut water if you want to cut back the sugar from juice) Blend & Enjoy!

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    Rad Recipes: Kale-Apple Crunch Salad (GF, V, VG, P)

    May 18, 2016 - By 

    A great make-ahead salad that’s perfect for your lunch break. Just the right combo of sweet:savory and a nice energy boost that tastes fantastic! As always, use fresh, organic and non-GMO produce for the best flavor and health benefits. 3-4 leaves kale, stripped off stems and torn 1/2 apple of your choice, sliced and cut into small chunks About a tablespoon of hempseed oil Handful of raw pecans Handful of roasted unsalted sunflower seeds Place the kale in small resealable bowl and drizzle hempseed oil on top. Cover and shake. Add apple, nuts and seeds. Cover and shake again. Pop…

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    Rad Recipes: Sweet Sunrise Smoothie

    May 11, 2016 - By 

    My Sweet Sunrise Smoothie is so good! Loaded with natural energy to power me through a busy morning and so easy to make (less than 5 minutes!)- it’s one of my go-to breakfast choices during the week. 1 ripe banana (lots of spots on the peel) 1-2 small clementines  3-4 Baby carrots (I’m obsessed with the tri-colored, but use what you have) 1 oz cold coconut water  Blend until smooth-ish and enjoy!      

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    Rad Recipes: Reset Smoothie (V, VG, P, GF)

    April 27, 2016 - By 

    After back-to-back weekends of seemingly nonstop partying with friends & family, my body has had just about enough with the heavy foods, desserts, and more than a few adult beverages.  I just felt kinda bleh and gross and dull. Can I get an AMEN? I don’t love the idea of a “cleanse” but I do LOVE to have a hard reset to put my system back on a course that makes me feel good and happy and whole.  I created a neat little smoothie that’s green and sweet and wonderful that does just that! Here’s my recipe: 1/2 ripe banana…