One Fire Smoothie
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I created this smoothie for the One Fire Hot Yoga Festival happening November 14th-18th in Puerto Morelos, Mexico!
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Clean Green Smoothie
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This smoothie was born out of my need to use some soon-to-expire ingredients from my refrigerator before traveling. I try not to waste food and I love getting my greens, so I used the last bits of spinach and romaine I had on-hand for my morning smoothie! (Read more for some great health benefits.)
Read MoreC-Berry Smoothie
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The fruits in this smoothie are fairly common, but it's boosted with additional superfoods that give it extra nutritional benefits, especially vitamin C and protein.
Read MoreGreen Prebiotic Protein Smoothie
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This is one of the recipes I created for my final project for my Essentials of Superfoods course through Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy (now called Plantlab). It's nice and light (no banana, no nut butters) with prebiotic benefits from the Lucuma, and also plenty of protein from the coconut, hemp seeds and, surprisingly, the spirulina!
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Homebrewed Kombucha and the Benefits of Fermentation
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Kombucha is a tea which is fermented by using a mother, also known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast), or sometimes called a mushroom. The fermentation process makes kombucha a probiotic beverage, meaning it stimulates the growth of microorganisms, especially those beneficial to the digestive system, or intestinal flora.
Read MoreChocolate Blueberry Daydream Smoothie
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This was one of two recipes I contributed to Mandy Ingber's book, Yogalosophy for Inner Strength. You can find it on page 201 as well as other great recipes throughout! See below for links.
Read MoreRaw Lemon Poppyseed "Cheesecake" with Carrot Coconut Crust and Macadamia Pumpkin Seed Chew
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I created this recipe as my final project for Culinary Nutrition course through Matthew Kenney Culinary. Each component includes an ingredient somehow related to my theme: eye health.
Read MorePainted Fruit
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Well, we're nearing the end of Summer, which means the days will continue to get shorter (and colder!), and those sweet, vibrant Summer fruits will soon be going into hibernation. But while there’s still warmth in the air and blueberries on the shelves, try this refreshing and antioxidant-rich recipe that is not only soul-nurturingly delicious, but sure to give you a great immuno-boost as the the season changes.
Read MoreSummer Spirit Smoothie
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I am truly a summer spirit... in fact, today is my birthday! Born by the beach in the middle of August, I thrive on all the goodness that nature provides during the summertime.
Read MoreDragon Fruit Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
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There are few foods as interesting on the outside or as shockingly hued on the inside as the fuchsia-colored pitaya! When they’re in season, I can’t pass up the opportunity to make something yummy that highlights the beauty of this fruit.
Read MoreRaw Zucchini Noodles + Thai Almond Sauce
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This is such a fresh recipe that can be served as a salad or a main course. Read more for the recipe!
Read MoreTropical Oats
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I absolutely love tropical fruits! Growing up in Hawai'i, we had a big lilikoi tree in our yard and we could pick guavas on our way to the bus stop. Another one of our houses had papayas, mangoes, avocados and even pineapple. While there are tons of things you can do with these yummy fruits, I was in the mood for some oats today.
Read MorePapaya Seed Smoothie + Action Dust
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Did you know that papaya seeds are edible? Papaya seeds can help to detox the liver, as well as improve kidney health and prevent renal failure. They are anti-inflammatory and have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties too.
Read MoreHomemade Nut Milks
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Healthy, easy to make and delicious. If you haven't already tried making your own nut milks, I highly recommend it. Any time you can make something fresh and from scratch, you're better off. And if you buy your nuts in bulk, you can avoid wasteful packaging too.
Read MoreFoodcrafting
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If you’re reading this blog, your interested in health, or at least good, wholesome food. The more you know about healthy habits, the more you’re going to veer away from pre-packaged foods and towards making your own, and with that comes the curiosity about product quality, and the desire to fully express your own unique flavors. Choosing whole, organic foods is a given. Sourcing your produce at local farmer’s markets also goes without saying. But deciding what to do with it…well that’s the dilemma. At that point it’s helpful to have a foundation of simple time-tested techniques to build upon.
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