From the Vitality Food Feature 'WINTER COMFORT FOODS'. Pudding for breakfast? Sure! This pudding is healthy, nutritious, anti-inflammatory, and a fun way to start the day. Ingredients 4 Tbsp whole chia seeds 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or alternative beverage of your choice) 1 Tbsp raw cocoa powder 2 Tbsp raw honey 3 Tbsp hemp […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'WINTER COMFORT FOODS'. When I made this recipe for my in-laws, my mother-in-law said, “Eating with you is like dining in a restaurant.” The sweet apple, spicy ginger, and fragrant thyme all combine to make a quick and easy delicious dish that will crush your cravings. (Serves 8) Ingredients Salad […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'WINTER COMFORT FOODS'. by Alex Shires (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 bunch black kale, chopped 1 large lemon, juiced 2 Tbsp flax or olive oil 1/2 tsp pink rock or grey sea salt 1/4 cup almonds, raw, unsalted 2 Tbsp pomegranate seeds Dressing Ingredients: ½ cup tahini ¼ cup lemon juice […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'WINTER COMFORT FOODS'. Just in time for holiday celebrations, here is a vegetarian casserole that is sure to please all of your guests! The combo of sweet potato, lentil, and pesto is so yummy it might become your new family holiday tradition. Ingredients 2 lbs organic sweet potatoes or yams, […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'WINTER COMFORT FOODS'. Here’s a pesto that will please your taste buds while it crushes your cravings! When served with whole grain crackers, this pesto contains all 5 of the suggested appetite suppressants. Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil (or 2/3 cup dried) 1 cup kale 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'BOOST YOUR METABOLISM THIS FALL'. This is a fun and delicious way to serve fruit for breakfast. Spirulina is one of nature’s most powerful superfoods. It contains a highly digestible form of complete protein and various minerals that boost the immune system to fight off bacteria and viruses. When the […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'BOOST YOUR METABOLISM THIS FALL'. (Serves 4 - 5 people) Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut in half 4 lime leaves (aka kaffir), torn 8-14 oz organic coconut milk (depending on how creamy you […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'BOOST YOUR METABOLISM THIS FALL'. From the Vitality Food Feature 'Balance Your Hormones with Cures from the Kitchen'. Here G8 stands for a group of eight of the ‘nutrition’ world’s wealthiest sources of anti-inflammatory goodness! Make this drink instead of buying a sodium-filled, 8-vegetable concoction from the store. (Makes 2 […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'BOOST YOUR METABOLISM THIS FALL'. If you want a true stress-busting salad, this combo will do the trick. The sprouts provide great B vitamins that nourish the nervous system. The red pepper provides exceptional Vitamin C that is important for adrenal health. Blueberries have been shown in clinical trials to […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'SLIMMING MEALS THAT HEAL'. (Makes 2 servings) If you like to take a salad for lunch but don’t have time to prepare it in the morning, I have the solution for you. By using a mason jar and putting the dressing in first, you can make salads the day before. […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'SLIMMING MEALS THAT HEAL'. These extraordinary wraps are perfect fast food when on the run. A great new product to hit the market recently is a wrap made from coconut meat. With each wrap containing just 70 calories, this gluten-free substitute is a great alternative to wheat- or corn-based tortillas. […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'SLIMMING MEALS THAT HEAL'. (Makes 10 servings) Ingredients 4 cups organic apple juice 1/3 cup agar flakes (vegetarian gelatin made from seaweed) 2 tsp. kudzu* dissolved in ¼ cup of cold juice ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup maple syrup ½ pint container of blueberries or strawberries cut up 1) […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'SLIMMING MEALS THAT HEAL'. Ingredients 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp unpasteurized apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp water 1 tsp basil, dried 2 Tbsp honey 1/4 tsp pink rock salt or gray sea salt 2 cloves garlic, roasted or 1 clove raw garlic, crushed 1) Place all ingredients […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'SLIMMING MEALS THAT HEAL'. Onions are anti-inflammatory powerhouses, but not when they have been dipped in batter and deep-fried in toxic oil! I have come up with a light and crispy onion ring recipe that preserves all of the goodness of onions. Try using purple onions – they contain resveratrol, […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'SLIMMING MEALS THAT HEAL'. While I like to encourage people to start their day with alkalizing vegetables and healthy sources of protein, occasionally we wake up in the mood for something sweet – it happens!  It is important to listen to what your body wants so I just make sure […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'CULINARY SPICES THAT HEAL'. (Makes 1⁄2 cup) Ingredients 2 Tbsp cumin seeds 2 Tbsp coriander seeds 2 Tbsp cardamom seeds 1 stick (3 inch/5 cm) cinnamon, broken into small pieces 1 tsp whole cloves 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp saffron or safflower petals (optional) 1) Place cumin, coriander, […]