This raw lasagna is extremely flavorful, rich and creamy without the traditional dairy products, gluten & wheat. Each tower is extremely nutrient dense and contains 13 grams of protein, 12 grams of dietary fiber and the following amounts of your daily vitamin and mineral requirements: 175% thiamine  150% riboflavin, 140% B6, 80% niacin, 60% Vitamin C, 50% Vitamin A, 30% B12, 30% folate, 30% iron, 30% manganese and 10% calcium! A tower is high in the electrolye potassium and cancer-fighting phytochemicals like lycopene. Serve with a raw ceasar salad for a healthy, filling dinner! READ MORE

For those suffering with Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, finding delicious lunch ideas can be tough! Nobody wants to chow down on the gluten free cardboard tasting bread, so what’s a poor person to do? Well, 2013 just happens to have been named the ‘Year of Quinoa’, and for good reason. Quinoa is a great gluten free alternative for those looking to be healthy, or those who require a gluten free diet. Keep Reading.  READ MORE

I LOVE lemons and always have. I used to chow down a box of lemonheads when I was a kid, and always added lemon to my water before I knew of its detoxifying properties.  I find lemon-based desserts and drinks so refreshing and just remind me of how much I wish summer would be here already!  READ MORE

This makes a wonderfully hearty, super quick breakfast for one. You can easily double, triple or quadruple the recipe to make breakfast for a crowd!  READ MORE

My raw version of this dish is much fresher and healthier than the more popular deep fried roll. These are wrapped in collard leaves and filled with fresh, crunchy veggies in a spicy, flavorful marinade. They are surprisingly filling due to the high amount of fiber, and can easily work as a light dinner for 2. Or serve them as a refreshing alternative at your next cocktail party.

Dip them in a spicy pineapple-chili sauce or a raw almond sauce. Both recipes are below.  READ MORE

Everyone loves carrot cake but it is so much more fun in cupcake form! These Carrot Cake Cupcakes have the traditional carrot cake flavors; the grated carrots add fiber and make the cupcakes super moist. The coconut cream cheese icing is dairy free, but you would never know! The sprinkles don’t contain any dye or chemicals, can you guess what they are? Keep reading to discover my super secret ingredients.  READ MORE

Until a few years ago, many of us only knew Chia seeds from the Chia Pet; but today chia seeds are resurfacing as a nutritional Superfood – Salvia hispanica. However, The Southwest American Indian ate this desert plant for sustenance during endurance contests to reduce appetite and increase energy. In addition, Latin Americans use them to treat constipation.  READ MORE

This recipe works for almost any vegetable and results in a smooth, creamy soup that is colorful and freezable. Store in single serving sizes and have warm, nourishing soup any time your heart desires. Garnish finished soup with swirled yogurt, chopped parsley, fresh herbs, heated croutons… Enjoy!  READ MORE

So, Nutella admitted that their spread was not as “healthy” as they advertised. There is a big difference between a sugar/oil with a bit of cocoa and a few nuts and a food that you want to feed your kids. Each ingredient matters and the better quality it is, the more “healthy”. Don’t confuse this term with being “not tasty”. They all have different roles to play.  READ MORE