This dish was inspired by my desire to escape winter! It has been sunny but really cold here in Whistler, and I can’t take any more snow!! Every now and then when I’m feeling the winter blues, I’ll perk myself up with a tropical treat.  READ MORE

Who doesn’t love pizza? I know I sure do! However, I was getting pretty tired of the standard toppings I usually use: olives, mushrooms, onions and sundried tomatoes. Sure these are great pizza toppings, but I really wanted to shake things up a little.  READ MORE

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

Going gluten-free can be a difficult challenge. Whatever led you to become gluten-free, I am sure you remember your first grocery store outing on this new regime. You probably felt a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, confused, lost, and frustrated. Where would you start and, what could you possibly eat? 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

From Scandanavian saunas to Roman steam baths to Native American sweat lodges, the beneficial effects of sweating have been well documented.  But in the last decade or so, a new modality of heat therapy has been growing in popularity amongst people looking for alternatives to traditional healing treatments.  The new craze? Infrared Sauna. Keep reading to find out what the fuss is about and why infrared sauna should become part of your healing program!  READ MORE