By Debra Lynn Dadd These cupcakes are delicious for any occasion during the autumn season, or enjoy for breakfast or as a light snack. They’re so easy to make and provide a burst of flavor with each bite. I have to admit that after I took this photo, I put more Coconut Cream on top… Read More
Vegan Power Breakfast: Matcha Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding yet, you’ll want to after learning about the healthy power packed into the mighty chia seed. Forget visions of cute pet-shaped plants (for now). Chia is part of the sage family (Salvia Hispanica) and is closely related to mint. It’s is… Read More
Crispy Spiced Garbanzos Recipe & the Blue Zones Connection
By Chef Tanya Fuqua I finally read the book Blue Zones and I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately. You may already be familiar with this book and the accompanying study. If not, I felt it was important to discuss Blue Zones since it offers an important peek into health in our world today…. Read More
The Fab 4: Fall Foods for Flavor & Function
By guest blogger, Dr. Mike A fundamental principle of my Grassroots Gourmet™ approach to food and health is to get closer to the delicious essence of real and authentic food by getting back in step with nature. A simple, and often economically beneficial, way to do this is to observe the natural local bounty that… Read More
Roasted Garlic Coconut Spread Recipe
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural Photo: Avanti roasted garlic coconut spread served with gluten-free garbanzo golden spice crackers and organic cherry tomatoes. There’s nothing like the creamy bite of roasted garlic to set the tone for summer fare. Just in time for BBQ’s, picnics and garden parties, Avanti roasted garlic coconut spread is… Read More
Guilt Free: Summer Fruit Tapioca Recipe (Vegan, Fat-Free & Gluten-Free)
By Chef Tanya Fuqua When you hear the word tapioca, what comes to mind? Old fashioned, sweet or custard? For me, images of my grandma surface. But, tapioca is not only tasty, it can be a wildly healthy dessert that’s fat-free, vegan and gluten-free. What is Tapioca? Tapioca is the root starch of the cassava… Read More
5 Innovative Eco-Friendly Window Treatments
By guest blogger, Danielle Hegedus Window treatments are a great way to infuse a lot of style into your home–maximizing the height of a room, introducing color and patterns, and creating an overall polished look. They can also make your home much more comfortable by regulating the temperature and reducing harsh glares and UV rays…. Read More
The Modern Western Diet: The Fallacy of The Calorie
By guest blogger, Dr. Mike A Google search on the word “diet” yields over 482,000,000 results. A similar search on the term “health” yields over 3,410,000,000 results. The only consistent finding is that the findings are inconsistent. Thousands of healthful diet solutions are offered. Unfortunately, they are usually in the form of purchasing boxed meals… Read More