Who doesn’t love mac and cheese!? I sure do 🙂 The problem is that most mac and cheese recipes are unhealthy for us. They are loaded with refined flour, saturated fat, processed dairy, and in some cases preservatives, flavourings, colouring, etc. READ MORE

Truth be told. I absolutely LOVE juicing. It has by far been the #1 most beneficial thing I have done for my health. I’m excited to share this juicing recipe with you. It’s definitely one of my favourites. I like to call it the Sexy Foxy Lady Juice! However, for my guy readers out there… it’s perfect for you too!  READ MORE

Today I’m going to be showing you one of my favorite smoothie recipes – the Tropical Green Smoothie. Truth-be-told, I absolutely love smoothies! I think they are so easy to make. You can make them in the morning and eat them for breakfast, or take them with you to eat as a morning or afternoon snack so you don’t get tempted by those unhealthy sugary treats.  READ MORE

I absolutely love hummus! I have often said that if I was going to be stranded on a desert island and only allowed to bring one food it would likely be hummus. I love it that much. I find that it’s really great as a snack. You can dip crackers, veggies, and apple slices in it. READ MORE

One of The Naked Label fans asked me about tempeh. She had heard about tempeh but wasn’t really sure how to cook it and wanted some fresh ideas.

I thought I would share this fun Tempeh Salad Topper recipe because it is easy, delicious, and it looks good naked!  READ MORE

It’s time to talk SNACKING!!! Are you one of those people who love to eat healthy, but has a sweet tooth that can’t be ignored? Check out these 6 snack ideas and embrace the sweetness in a healthy way!  READ MORE

Often times when people go dairy-free they are looking for healthy alternatives. The good thing about milk is that there are all kinds of delicious alternatives! The most common is Almond Milk (click here to learn how to make your own). I am a fan of homemade almond milk but I will say that you need to be careful if you are buying it at the grocery store. A lot of almond milk contains carrageenan, which is not great (click here to find out why).  READ MORE

Truth be told I love salad! However, I’m not a fan of store-bought salad dressings. They are often made with unhealthy oils, thickeners, refined salt, preservatives, etc. I always make my own salad dressing because then I know exactly what is in it and know that it is nourishing me from head to toe.  READ MORE

A couple of years ago I ran my first full marathon. It was a huge undertaking since I wouldn’t have necessarily considered myself a ‘runner’. I remember in high school gym class we had to go on these long runs and my girlfriend and I would sneak off to a friend’s house who lived along the route or go as far as hiding in a ditch to get out of having to run the whole distance.  READ MORE

It is a very well known fact that blueberries, cranberries and oranges are all antioxidant powerhouses, but did you know that tart cherries also pack quite a nutrient punch?  Known primarily for their use in cooking, tart cherries have also long been used by traditional healers as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments and diseases. Keep reading to find out the hidden health secrets of tart cherries and why adding this red superfood to your diet will be the sweetest thing you can do for your health! READ MORE