April 30th, 2015 in Nutrition,Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
It’s all about the Base… Nuts and Seeds (Living Trail Mix recipe below!) It’s time that trail mix had a make-over, don’t you agree? Raisins and peanuts are just plain tired, and let’s face it, freaking boring!! There are so many awesome power foods to add to trail mix these days. Every week there seems… Read More
February 18th, 2015 in Recipes,Superfoods,Uncategorized
As promised, here is the recipe for the morning smoothie featuring cacao and maca! This shake is full of: * Anti-oxidants for cancer prevention (blueberries, cacao) * Omega 3’s for your heart and brain (flax seed oil) * Calcium (almond milk) * Magnesium (cacao) *Maca for hormonal balancing post-breastfeeding – omit if pregnant or breastfeeding… Read More
February 13th, 2015 in Nutrition,Superfoods,Uncategorized
OK so we’ve chatted about Nature’s Viagra, and Nature’s Love Drug. But how can you easily incorporate these foods into your everyday cooking? Here are some ideas: Blend into your morning smoothie Mix with juice and chug-a-lug Blend into a raw cacao & maca hot chocolate Mix into your yogurt Add to your baking Mix… Read More
February 12th, 2015 in Superfoods,Uncategorized
Ok Following up on yesterday’s post about Nature’s Love Drug – Cacao, today I’d like to introduce you to Nature’s Viagra… Maca! Maca is a root vegetable which originates from Peru, and the indigenous people in Peru have been using it for centuries to increase their energy and vitality. It tastes like a bitter caramel,… Read More
February 11th, 2015 in Nutrition,Superfoods,Uncategorized
Valentine’s is quickly approaching and I bet you’re wondering what to give your significant other. I have an idea for you…..a great night in the sac! Blush!! But let’s get real, the Valentine’s road typically leads to one place, and one place only. Yep, you guessed it! So what can you do to increase your… Read More