Fall Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe

Carrot Soup Recipe

A nice warm bowl of homespun (not canned!) soup is one of my favorite fall foods. Even though I live in south Florida where it is summer year round, soup makes me feel like I live somewhere with real seasons. Recently though we have had a bit of a “chill” in the air at night [...]

Persimmon-Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Crust

Persimmon-Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Crust

I developed this recipe for a Thanksgiving dinner feast feature that appeared a few years ago in Natural Health magazine using 10 of Dr. Oz’s favorite “superfoods”—this one included 2 “superfoods”, persimmons and pumpkin. Unlike ordinary holiday-style pumpkin pie, this deliciously decadent version is milk and gluten-free and very, very low in added sugar (most recipes call for three [...]

“No Chicken, No Noodle” Healing Soup with Turmeric

"No Chicken, No Noodle" Healing Soup with Turmeric

  Growing up my mom made me her version of a healing soup (homemade chicken noodle soup) every time I got sick. I just can’t imagine getting sick and not having soup, or mom. And not that I’m planning on getting sick anytime soon, but flu season is right around the corner and so I [...]

Soothing Ginger Lemon Honey Tea

Hot ginger tea

Guest Blogger: Jenn from VegetarianChic.com I spent the first seven weeks of 2011 in India, where I quickly developed an obsession with ginger lemon honey “tea.” Found on nearly every menu in the country, it’s the perfect post-dinner or post-yoga drink. In the States, we add whiskey and call it a hot toddy, and while [...]

Barlean’s Omega Swirl: The Omega-3 Solution for the Whole Family

Barlean's Omega Swirl

Andy and I have been big supporters of omega-3 supplementation for over a decade.  Not only does our entire family supplement with omega-3’s, but Andy routinely recommends omega-3 supplements for his patients. Omega-3 supplements are the most validated supplement that exists; over 19,000 scientific studies have been done on omega-3′s. These “super fats” are vitally [...]

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash and Easy Spaghetti Squash Recipe x 3

spaghetti squash recipe

I love and frequently cook butternut squash but for some reason spaghetti squash has always intimidated me. Not only did I have no idea how to cook spaghetti squash but I also wasn’t sure how go about cutting into it either! But, my good friend Samantha Gardner (who also happens to be the Director of [...]

How to Cook Radishes and a Simple Radish Stir Fry

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For the longest time I thought radishes weren’t really for eating but rather best for suited for being cut into delicate, diamond-faceted garnishes. The idea of cooking radishes never crossed my mind, not to mention I had no idea how to cook radishes or where to start. But that was then and this is now. [...]

Summer Chilled Orange – Beet Soup

Gail Ingram Photography

The combination of oranges and beets have become popular in salads, so why not in soup? This dairy-free and vegan ruby red Chilled Orange-Beet Soup sensation can be made with less than 5 minutes of hands-on time. Detoxify & Beautify with Beets The betalin pigments present in beets have repeatedly been shown to support detoxification [...]

It’s Coconut Bliss for a Can’t Miss Summer Taste Treat

CoconutBlissSundae

Bliss. What a great word. Bliss is defined as supreme happiness… utter joy… contentment. And that’s just how I feel when I have a spoonful of Coconut Bliss. I know many psychologists insist you are not supposed to associate food with happiness, but I can’t help it… a cold, creamy sweet treat is bliss for [...]

Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeno

Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeno

Sweet and savory, juicy and with a hint of spicy jalapeno kick, this detoxifying Veggie, Papaya and Watermelon Gazpacho is perfect for rehydrating and refueling in the heat of summer. The raw fruits and veggies deliver a mega serving of skin-protecting and anti-aging antioxidants vitamins A and C while the jalapeno contributes more than just [...]

Summer Raspberry Salad with Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

Gail Ingram Photography

Since we are just entering peak raspberry season (mid-July through mid-September) I was inspired to make a Raspberry and Butter Leaf Salad drizzled with tart and tangy homemade raspberry vinaigrette. Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits not just for their taste but also becuase they are incredibly nutrient-dense and fiber rich. One cup of [...]

The Ivy Chopped Salad Inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cookbook

Gail Ingram Photography

I recently picked up a copy of Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook, My Father’s Daughter, after a friend on facebook mentioned it had a recipe for Kale Chips. Since I am totally addicted to the incredibly delicious but rather pricey Rhythm Kale Chips I buy at my local Whole Foods Market I thought it would be an [...]

Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean’s Flax and Coconut Oil

Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean's (Gail Ingram Photography)

I was recently asked by Barlean’s to give a speech at the national Vitamin Shoppe convention in Orlando, FL. The focus of my speech was to share with the Vitamin Shoppe managers and executives how I cleaned up my diet and altered my dietary fat intake after being diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) in 1998. [...]

July 4th Sides: Mom’s Easy Healthy Baked Beans

Gail Ingram Photography

As I think about American cuisine for the upcoming 4th of July holiday I can’t help but think of baked beans. To me, baked beans are every bit as American as apple pie and just one of those staple dishes one imagines eating right alongside the rest of the classic . I love just about [...]

July 4th Sides: Made in the USA Whole Grain Corn Muffins

Gail Ingram Photography

Whatever you have planned for the July 4th holiday, these made-in-the-USA whole grain corn muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone. Additional Clean Cuisine July 4th sides include and . How to Make Super Healthy, Ultra Moist Whole Grain Corn Muffins The secret to making super healthy whole grain corn muffins that are [...]

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