Dark leafy greens, like Kale and Collards, Swiss Chard, and Bok Choi are chock full of fiber,phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are a major source of energy and also provide us with Calcium, a lesser known fact about this superfood group. They also provide vitamin C, two times the daily serving in fact! Vitamin C provides […]
Read MoreCollard Roll Ups with Coconut Curry Kale
Ingredients: 4 Collard Leaves, blanched 5 Cups Purple Kale, torn into bite size pieces 1/2 Cup Water 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 2 Tablespoons Garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Orange Juice 1 teaspoon Orange Zest 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup 1/2 teaspoon Curry Powder 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 1 Avocado, sliced 1 Large Carrot, cut into ribbons with […]
Read More2014 Challenge!
2014 Challenge One of the most rewarding and inspiring programs I ran this past year was our Spring Detox . Along with an incredible group of women (you know who you are ladies!), we supported one another, shared stories, and shed pounds! Our detox groups are life changing, but beginning the journey on your food evolution doesn’t [&hell...
Read MoreConquering Those Sugar Blues: Five Tips to Fight Sugar Addiction
There is no way of getting around it – we live in a world full of temptation, from food to folly, we are faced with making decisions at every turn. Unfortunately, when it comes to food, and in particular foods full of processed sugar, there are plenty of poor choices out there vying for your attention. […]
Read MoreNourishing Fall Foods: Eat Healthy With the Seasons
Our local Fall harvests are full of warming, filling foods at the peak of their ripeness, flavor and affordability! We love pairing these nutritious veggies with warm, healing spices like ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. The Fall season is the perfect time to boost your immune system with these nourishing veggies. Check out some of our […]...
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Radiation Exposure & Protection
The toxicity in our environment today can be scary. Considering that there have been radioactive leaks in the world, both past, present and what seems to look like the future, I thought it relevant to offer some food choices that are beneficial to protect our bodies against the harmful effects of radiation exposure. The harmful […]
Read MoreGrains: To Eat or Not to Eat
Did you ever wonder why gluten intolerance is on the rise? Had you ever heard about it until a few years ago? The connection to the changes in our overall health and the manipulation of our food sources seems to be undeniable. Grains today contain much more gluten than ever before due to hybridization. Gluten […]
Read MoreTop 4 Good Mood Foods
1. Vibrant Veggies Vegetables, especially dark leafy greens, boast a wide array of nutritional benefits including mood boosters! Green veggies like spinach, kale and broccoli contain high levels of folic acid – a B vitamin essential to mood and nerve function. This vitamin regulates mood by boosting levels of serotonin which is a hormone in...
Read MoreEmbrace Your Health & Happiness!
A Tribute to my Father This month I’d like to share some unfortunate news that has personally struck myself and my family. Last weekend, I lost my father to a sudden stroke. As we sat Shiva this past week in honor of my father, we not only received lovely, nutritious meals made by our chef’s […]
Read MoreWake Up Your Health! Fresh Herbs, More Than Just a Garnish
It’s time to wake up and feel the warm breeze of vibrant health this May! Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. Now is as good a time as any to start on your journey to vibrant health and The Food Evolution is here to help kick start your adventure. Revitalizing, rejuvenating and detoxifying […]
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