Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1 chopped roma tomato 1/2 cup diced shallots juice of 1/2 a lime 1 Tbs chopped jalapeño (no seeds) 1 drop cilantro essential oil or 1 tsp chopped cilantro sea salt & pepper to taste Recipe Mash avocados in a bowl. Add the other ingredients. Stir and serve... touchdown baby! . . .
Surviving a Newborn and a New Business
THERE WERE NO SCREAMING BABIES IN THE CORPORATE WORLD. I was on my own living the single life (and free as a bird) for a decade before I got married. My drive for business and my social life had all my focus. Although I was believing that God would bring my soulmate, there were moments and heartbreaks along the way. I almost lost hope that it was ever going to happen. Then suddenly my life . . .
Homemade Orange Juice Gummies for Glowing Skin!
My gummy addiction has always been there. I could care less about candy but if you flash a bright colored gummy worm in my face I will fight you for it. For Christmas, my husband bought me a huge box of organic Surf Sweets Fruity Bears and I fell madly in love with him again:) Gummies make me happy. You too?! One of my health-obsessed friends sent me this homemade gummy recipe from Wellness . . .
Delicious Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
So in case you are wondering, I'm not a vegan. I definitely do eat my share of organic eggs and grass-fed meats & dairy. But I absolutely love throwing some vegan recipes into the mix every once in awhile... Especially when its a recipe that involves a cookie dough I can save and still eat raw the day after:) Maybe you love cookie dough too and end up eating more than you bake? If so, you will . . .
Raw Energy Juice Boost topped with Coconut Butter
It's nearing the end of the week and you may be feeling like you need an energy boost to push through and finish strong! I am constantly looking for foods that bring focus and nothing is easier than raw juice. I always try to add a healthy fat like coconut butter to my juice because the more fat, the slower the sugars (carbohydrates) are digested, and the lower the glycemic index. My favorite . . .
Tomato, Cabbage, & Avocado Salad with Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette
Ever since my Costa Rica trip I have craved the island's signature tomato cabbage salad that I had with several meals during my stay there. It's refreshing, ridiculously healthy, and hits the spot every time. This raw salad is my go to when I feel like my body wants a vegan day. There is nothing better than eating super clean but still enjoying a lot of flavor with each bite. Vinegar gives me that . . .
First Year Reflections and Newlywed Advice
My Thoughts on Love It's hard to believe that I've been married for one year already... seriously! I glance at my husband. He's sitting there so intensely watching the national wrestling championships on TV while he eats his Chipotle. A smile creeps across my face. I still love him with the same passion I did when I first met him two years ago. For that I am so thankful. When I was single, my . . .
HEALTHY MEXICAN? YES, PLEASE! GLUTEN-FREE TURKEY ENCHILADAS
Mexican night made Healthy! These turkey enchiladas are so satisfying, they have become a staple meal in my home. I love telling my husband we are having enchiladas tonight because the look on his face is pure happiness:) I love this meal because I don't feel like I need to cook anything else with it. To top it off, the leftovers taste just as delicious the next day. Healthy Gluten-Free Turkey . . .
MORNING ENERGY & SKIN BOOSTING JUICE
This is the easiest juice recipe and perfect for beginner juicers! All you need to do is juice organic carrots and celery and then add some plain Beyond Organic Amasai cultured dairy for a delicious creaminess. I love juicing with Carrots and Celery because they extract a lot of juice to share or store for later that day. I use mason jars and keep the leftovers in the fridge for no longer than a . . .
Pumpkin Pie Power Balls
This snack is loaded with antioxidants and protein. It's Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan, & no bake... Beyond that, these happy balls just make Fall fun! Ingredients 10 pitted medjool dates 1 ½ cup Beyond Organic Pulse (Live Sprouted Seed Clusters)- If you don't have any you can use a mixture of RAW pecans, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts. ½ cup organic pumpkin puree- canned 1.5 scoop Raw protein . . .