One of my family’s favorite green juices is a pineapple kale cucumber juice. Pineapple has so many health benefits! Here's why pineapple juice is an excellent ingredient for your green juices. Watch the video, or continue reading below. BROMELAIN The enzyme bromelain is primarily found in the stem or core. Bromelain has anti-inflammatory properties that [...]
Craving a creamy pasta salad, and want it whole food plant-based and oil-free? AND you need it to be one that your omnivore friends and family will enjoy too? This healthy vegan Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad checks both boxes. The stars of this creamy dish are the sweet and crunchy fresh corn kernels and [...]
Looking for something to jazz up those raw veggies? This healthy vegan, whole food plant-based black bean dip recipe is oil-free and full of flavor and plant-based protein. Beans provide protein with fiber that will keep you fuller longer than meat. Just 1 cup of black provides 30% of your daily protein needs, half of [...]
Parsley is a powerful herb. It provides unique health benefits and is an excellent addition to juices. But as with any potent herb, it is best used wisely. In this article, I’ll share with you the reasons you’ll want to include this leafy green in your juices, as well as the cautions to be aware [...]
About 1 in 11 Americans will experience a painful kidney stone. Because spinach, swiss chard, beets and kale have high oxalate content, some people worry that eating or juicing these foods can lead to kidney stone formation. In this article, I’ll share with you what oxalates are and how kidney stones form, as well as [...]
If you are among the 40% of the world’s population (nearly 2 billion) that are overweight, you probably wish you were in the other 60%. And you’ve probably tried repeatedly to lose weight and keep it off. While fad diets may fail in the long run, there is one diet that is proven to lead [...]
Enjoying more time outdoors but want to avoid a sunburn? Fortunately, carrot juice can help reduce your risk of sunburn and help you get a healthy “tan.” Slathering on a safe, effective sunscreen is an important first step. But remembering to reapply often can be hard. And if you are fair skinned and must be [...]
One of the first vegetables of Spring is the zesty, crunchy radish. Growing up, I didn’t think much of this little red and white root vegetable. Thinly sliced and garnishing my salad, it was barely worth noting. Much later, when I realized it was part of the cruciferous family, I started paying attention to it. [...]
The days are finally warmer, and the grass is greener. The trees are leafing out and the flowers are blooming. And you might be miserable. Especially if you’re among the millions that suffer from seasonal allergies. Can anything be done beyond over-the-counter medications to calm the inflammation and histamine reactions? Yes! There are many foods [...]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 20% of Americans. Millions of people have their mobility and lifestyle limited by the pain, tenderness and stiffness associated with the loss of cartilage in this degenerative joint disease. Can anything be done beyond physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs? Yes! If you or someone you [...]
