Nourished Inside and Out

Yields: 6-8 serving Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Basically undetectable, avocado makes this French toast taste creamy and rich, yet adds extra nutrition bringing potassium, vitamin E and healthy fats to the dish. Ingredients 1 cup avocado 3 eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for bottom 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon avocado (or preferred) oil 8 s

Yields: about 26-30 bites Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Dates, coconut and cashews are the base for these healthy treats. Packed with nutrition and most importantly, flavor, these little bites are free of gluten, refined sugar and are vegan, satisfying any sweet craving! Ingredients 10 dates, softened, chopped and pits removed (about 1 cup) 1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup almond meal 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1

“We are all so desperate to be understood, we forget to be understanding.” – Beau Taplin I recently attended a screening of a documentary telling the story of those that have found themselves unhoused, or commonly referred to as homeless. It was a very emotional screening, depicting these individuals as humans with stories. And to that, we can all relate. I mean we are all humans with stories. As I sat in the room full of people who were attending this screening, I grew a

photo credit: BigStock It’s that time of year again when everyone around you seems to be sniffling or complaining of being sick. Now, getting sick every now and then is inevitable. In fact, it’s good for you in that it’s how your body builds antibodies for future sickness. Your immune system is responsible for recognizing germs coming into your body, and works to neutralize and remove them before they even cause the first sniffle. Ideally, everything runs smoothly on its

So, you’re feeling good about your commitment to eat healthy, avoid artificial junk (especially with concerns over artificial colors) in your food, and then Halloween comes around. Dang it. If only there were better options. Well, it’s 2017 and the market has caught up with consumer demand, and while healthier options are not overflowing, they are out there if you look for them. Personally, while I’m not a fan of naming companies, I will say Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods ha

Lasagna is such a comfort food, and this recipe gives you all the comfort with less fat, and plenty of nutrition with protein, calcium and iron. Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey (preferably dark meat) 1/3 cup finely diced red pepper 1/3 cup finely diced white or yellow onion 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons for bottom of pan 3 teaspoons dried oregano, plus a sprinkle for the top 3 teaspoons dried basil, plus a sprinkle for the top 1/2 teaspo