Nutrition and Cooking Classes The Food Evolution is a nutrition and cooking center designed to teach people how to prepare delicious and nutritious “whole foods” for themselves and their families. We teach students the general knowledge and skills necessary to shop for, prepare, and serve healthy and beautiful meals. Our Purpose The Food Evolut...
Read MoreLemony Coconut Cacao Truffles
Ingredients: 1 Cup Medjool Dates – pitted and chopped small 3/4 Cup Raw Unsalted Walnuts 1/2 Cup Raw Unsalted Almonds 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut – Shredded 3 Tablespoons Raw Cacao Powder 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil – melted 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt – ground 1/3 Cup extra Cocon...
Read More5 Tips to Healthy Eating
There is no doubt about it, the internet has changed the world. For both good and bad, when it comes to food and nutrition, I am often baffled myself with all of the claims being made out there in print! Who can we trust? How can we make sense of it all!? As a Nutritional […]
Read MoreGingery Garlic Swiss Chard and Mushroom Saute
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil 2 Tablespoons Garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes I large Bunch Swiss Chard, cut into bite sized pieces 1 Cup Shitake Mushrooms, sliced Sea Salt and Pepper to taste In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add Coconut Oil. Once melted, add Garlic […]
Read MoreMinty Green Power Salad
Ingredients: Dressing: 1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon Mint, chopped 1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon Basil, chopped 1 Tablespoon & 1 teaspoon Parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 3 Tablespoons Safflower Oil 6 Tablespoons Water 4 Tablespoons Water 2 teaspoons Raw Honey Salt and Pepper to taste Salad: Pea Sh...
Read MoreHealing Power of Herbs
We love our greens at The Food Evolution. We speak passionately about dark, leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and swiss chard, but today we want to reflect on the smaller greens, and the powerhouse nutrients they’re packed with. Among the ever growing roster are: Parsley, Basil, Chives, Thyme, and Cilantro. We believe you’ve seen the...
Read More5 Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Spring is in fruition and summer is quickly approaching which means: allergy season. As you are familiar, we firmly believe in using “food as medicine” and are delighted to share some of our favorite health supportive foods that fight off unwanted allergies. Along with the benefits listed in relation to allergy relief, they are also in...
Read MoreHealth Supportive Foods and Multiple Sclerosis
We often express the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet. We believe that consuming whole, real foods will offer relief to many different symptoms and even serve as a preventative method of health. In the past we have offered ongoing sessions focused on cancer prevention and management, as well as diabetes and heart disease workshops. […...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Rise in Food Allergies
Right now we are in the midst of some amazing medical advances, and modern medicine is helping us to live longer lives. Yet with those advances at play, we are finding more and more people are developing allergies to things we never would have imagined 50 years ago. Although issues such as Celiac Disease or […]
Read MoreHydrating Green Smoothie
Hydrating Green Smoothie Ingredients: 2 Cups Kale, packed down with stems removed 1 Apple, cored 1/2 Cup Parsley 2 Stalks of Celery 1 Lemon, peeled 1/2 Avocado 6 Cups Water Directions: Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve and Enjoy! Yum!
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