Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural If you’re an avid reader of Ron and Lisa, then you’re likely keen to the healing power of food for achieving optimal health and wellness. Spices, herbs & seeds are among the most invigorating and body-nurturing ingredients. Healing Benefits of Spices Like Lucy Ricardo said so many years ago,… Read More
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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
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
Vegan Peanut Butter-Yam Spread Recipe
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural Spring has sprung and – let’s face it – we all want to spend more time outside. Since our energy levels are in high gear this season, our bodies require flavorful, healthy foods that take little time to whip up; allowing us more time outdoors. This three ingredient… Read More
The Health Benefits of Cooking with Tea
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural It seems almost daily that we hear of a new health benefit associated with the many varieties of tea available today. Tea ranks second for the most consumed beverage the world over; second only to water. Health Benefits of Tea Caffeinated teas such as Green, Black, Oolong and Pu-erh… Read More
Vegan, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Energy Bar Recipe
By Chef Tanya Fuqua of Avanti Natural It’s a new year and, for many people, it can be challenging to resume healthy eating habits after the recent holiday indulgences. If you’re ready to get a jump start on a healthy new you, I’ve got an energy bar that will knock your vegan socks off. It’s… Read More
A 2015 Dining Guide: How to Eat Healthy While Dining Out
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Natural As social animals, we love to chomp, chew, sip, savor and sample new cuisines and flavors at the latest social hot spots. But, we often hear how eating out can be hazardous to our health. Many restaurants cut corners with cheap, genetically modified produce and ingredients including fats… Read More