Desserts
Green Tea Chocolate Bon Bons with Crystallized Ginger
These tasty treats are so yummy and delicious! The matcha (powdered green tea) blends in a nice delicate smoky flavor with the chocolate. Green Tea and chocolate are packed with antioxidants making this delectable treat loaded with goodness. Makes 20 bon bons Sourc...
Main Entrees
Mediterranean Pistachio Crusted Tofu
While attending a cooking demo by Mark Reinfeld at Worden Farms on the southwest coast of Florida, I had the pleasure of experiencing this dish. It was voted “Recipe of the Year” in 2011 by Vegan.com, it’s the type of dish you’d prepare ...
Gluten-Free
Raw Kale Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts
Kale is the king of the green veggies. One of the most healthful additions to your lifestyle, eating kale in its raw form is one of the best ways to absorb all of its nutrients. By massaging the kale with the dressing, it becomes soft and irresistible so put on you...
Health
Dining out: 9 tips for losing weight and feeling great.
As Shakespeare would have said, to dine in or to dine out, that is the question. Dining out can sometimes be a challenge when you’re trying to eat healthy, lose weight, or on a budget. Most of us can’t avoid dining out all together so how can we do so w...
Charlotte County
A Visit to The Certified Organic Worden Farm
During a recent trip to Charlotte County, on the west side of Florida, I had the pleasure of visiting Worden Farm, an 85-acre certified organic farm. The farm was founded in 2003 by a very impressive husband and wife team, Drs. Chris and Eva Worden. The couple met ...-
Dr. Oz Shiny Hair Smoothie
Kimberly Synder author of the “Beauty Detox Solution” was asked by Dr. Oz to create a smoothie that would help make our hair healthy from the inside out. She combined unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon, vani... -
Quick Tip for Buying Organic Produce
Buying organic produce will help you avoid ingesting pesticides. Thin-skinned fruits and vegetables have higher levels of pesticides in them. If possible, buy organic peaches, apples, strawberries, pears, bell peppers, cele... -
Rooibos Tea Offers Multiple Health Benefits
During the two months we spent in South Africa, I gave up coffee and switched to rooibos. It is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea from South Africa. Rooibos has a range of health benefits, according to a leading Dubai-... -
Mexico’s Yucatan and Riviera Maya: A Place to Rest, Relax, and Rejuvenate.
How many times have you returned from your vacation saying “I need a vacation”? Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, which includes the white sandy beaches of the Riviera Maya has many places where you can accomplish t... -
Dining out: 9 tips for losing weight and feeling great.
As Shakespeare would have said, to dine in or to dine out, that is the question. Dining out can sometimes be a challenge when you’re trying to eat healthy, lose weight, or on a budget. Most of us can’t avoid dinin... -
How does a Vegetarian get Protein?
Going vegetarian does not mean going without protein. There are numerous ways to get plenty of protein in your diet without eating animal protein. Legumes or beans, soy products such as tempeh or tofu, and quinoa are all ex... -
Natural Wellness Kit
Whether you are traveling or not, every home, suitcase, or backpack needs one. A natural wellness kit for both topical and internal use can be a welcome relief. The items listed below are staples around our home. We carried... -
Squat or Sit: Which is for Better Colon Health?
A few months ago, I attended SOHO, a natural products expo, in Orlando where I had the pleasure of meeting Robert “Bobby” Edwards, the creator of Squatty Potty. What exactly is a Squatty Potty? It is essentially a contour...
Green Tea Chocolate Bon Bons with Crystallized Ginger
These tasty treats are so yummy and delicious! The matcha (powdered green tea) blends in a nice delicate smoky flavor with the chocolate. Green Tea and chocolate are packed with antioxidants making this delectable treat loade...
Quick Tip for Buying Organic Produce
Buying organic produce will help you avoid ingesting pesticides. Thin-skinned fruits and vegetables have higher levels of pesticides in them. If possible, buy organic peaches, apples, strawberries, pears, bell peppers, cele...
Can Diet Can Lower Blood Pressure As Much As Taking A Medication?
Many people eat their way to high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s also possible to eat your way out of it, according to the March 2013 Harvard Men’s Health Watch. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DA...
The King and Queen of Health
“Those who begin to exercise regularly and replace white flour, sugar and devitalized foods with live, organic natural foods begin to feel better immediately. Exercise is king, nutrition is queen — put them together...
Top 10 Tips How to Make Donations Meaningful When Traveling Abroad
More and more travelers are looking to veer off the beaten path in search of adventure and a way to connect with the people and places they are traveling. Many tour companies are now offering local living cultural experiences a...
Non-Toxin Household Cleaner
For a non-toxic kitchen cleaner, fill a plastic flip-top shaker container (re-use parmesan cheese container) half full of baking soda and add 15-20 drops of a pure essential oil, then fill shaker to the top with baking soda ...






















