5 Top Healthy Sweeteners

Top ratings go to 1) Raw Honey, 2) PureLo by Swanson, 3) Swerve Sweetener, 4) Lakanto, and 5) Raw Stevia leaves, the only healthy sweeteners I can find. My criterion are purity, stable blood sugar, and balanced metabolism. With a world epidemic of diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorder, we need sweeteners that stop the sugar cycle in it's ...

Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue? 6 Natural Solutions to a Global Epidemic

The Short Story:  Possible Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Include: Exhaustion, Insomnia, Weakness, Poor immune system, Poor Blood Circulation, Allergies, Apathy, Depression, Hair loss, Food cravings, Mood swings, Skin eruptions, Autoimmune disorders, PMS or menopausal symptoms, Low libido, Lightheaded when getting up, Can't handle stress, ...

Adaptogenic Herbs, Nature’s Stress Busters

If you want to reduce stress and feel more energy in your life, these adaptogens are the perfect natural solution. Top trainers and athletes call them "synergistic meds for healthy people" because they can powerfully boost stamina and recovery without side-effects of pharmaceuticals. What's an Adaptogen? Adaptogens are a special class of ...

Detox Green Probiotic Smoothie with a Young Coconut

A body cleanse in a glass! After drinking one of these, I'm armed and ready to tackle the world. Deliciously vibrant flavors of living anti-oxidant ingredients for breakfast or snack, will leave you feeling refreshed and alkalinized. Young coconuts are high in B vitamins, while supporting nervous system balance. And it's EASY to open a coconut ...

Spicy Barbecue with Adaptogenic Herbs!

This BBQ will not only knock your socks off! Even better, it will fuel your immune power and zest for life! Forget bottled sauce! Get creative to blend your own barbeque sauce with this REALLY flexible recipe! Superfoods and adaptogens make your body sparkle with life force! Spicy, exotic adaptogenic herbs help dissolve stress, and promote blood ...

6 Ways to Build Your IMMUNE System

Yep, it's all about BALANCE. Your immune system is EVERYTHING these days, pretty much synonymous to OVERALL HEALTH. But what is the immune system, anyway? What we call the IMMUNE SYSTEM is actually a group of six intimately related body systems that work together to optimize your health: Blood Circulatory System, Bone Marrow, Lymphatic ...

Grain-Free Paleo Pizza Dough

Here's a quick and delicious gluten-fee, grain-free pizza crust. It has a slightly crispy texture with a rich flavor of garlic and herbs. It's a snap to make, as this pizza dough recipe has no yeast. This saves time, so you can mix it, press it in the pan, and use it! I prefer a no-yeast pizza crust because it's a lot quicker. You can make this ...

Real-Food Paleo Pizza!

Watch out! There's a new Pizza in town. If you have a Pizza Passion like me, get ready. This Paleo Pizza is loaded with flavor and nutrition. It's a real meal. Most pizzas don't excite my senses - they're often tasteless GMO fake food, or overly salted with processed ingredients, acidic tomatoes, and don't satisfy my deep craving. However this ...

12 Steps to Keep Joints Flexible

Are we destined to have stiff and painful joints as we age? I don’t think so. With diet and movement, we can sidestep joint trouble altogether for many years. Your doctor may say it's "old age" or your joints "just wore out", but that's hardly an answer to these important questions: What are the top 12 CAUSES of stiff joints? What are the 12 ...

Paleo Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

You don't have to be Keto to love this cake! A fluffy nourishing snack, this easy mug cake is the smoothest and tastiest I've ever tried. The secret to its delicate texture is almond meal and whole egg. This cake won't raise your blood sugar if you use one of the zero carb sweeteners suggested. Yay! It tastes even better with Instant Coconut Whipped Cream. The Ketogenic diet helps your body burn fat as fuel instead of carbs. ...

6 Ways to Squeeze More Nutrition Out of Your Food Dollar

This won't be my most popular post. However it might revolutionize your health while saving you money! Ten years ago I suffered a terrible loss, and the emotional stress led to total digestive collapse. I'll save you the details, except to say I couldn't digest anything anymore. All the food I ate went straight through me, like into a black ...

10-minute Fennel Leek Detox Soup

Are you eating your green veggies? Fennel bulbs with fluffy fennel tops are delicious, tender, economical, and taste wonderful with leek. I love blended soups, because they're so EASY to make. First boil the veggies while you're doing other things. When you're ready, heat and immersion blend to serve in minutes. We had it for dinner today, ...

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Rose Brownies (For Adults Only)

Let go. Release your mind. Engage in random acts of generosity and love. As the world spins in unknown directions, this recipe will be your safe buoy of romance, sanity, and comfort. Yes, healthy food can be deeply calming and reassuring. Please share this recipe with someone you love. Take a deep breath and enjoy. After all, romantic ...

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Love Bites!

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars - You might just swoon at the sweet flavors in these romantic love bars! You'll taste 4 creamy layers in each bite - crunchy nuts, chocolate fondant, smooth cheesecake, and tart raspberry glaze. This is not a bar, it's a Paleo candy! A love bite! And a perfect healthy treat for someone special. It's Paleo, ...

Best Depression Med? 100% Chocolate!

Pure 100% chocolate is my favorite food in the world. And for good reason. Pure unsweetened cacao gives me a lift! It is higher in antioxidants than grapes, blueberries, or green tea. Maybe that’s why ancient cultures called it “Food of the Gods.” Who needs meds when we have the REAL STUFF? But there's a catch! If it has sugar added, ...

Paleo Egg Foo Yong in 5 Minutes

My first teenage infatuation was a young Chinese man, an artist and close family friend, Fong Yiu Lee. He painted portraits and taught us to cook authentic Cantonese dishes. Our kitchen was always a creative center of wild experimentation and sumptuous flavors. This is one of my favorite dishes I learned to make at 14 years of age. Egg Foo Yong is a nutritious 5-minute breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with optional meat. It's a great use for leftover veggies, and you won't miss the sticky-sweet sauce. ...

Raw Milk is a Superfood! Milkshakes in 14 Flavors!

OK, I confess, I've been experimenting with raw milkshakes every day for several months, and guess what? My aches and pains are gone, I feel more energy, my skin spots have vanished, I sleep better. If you have not yet tasted the flavor of raw milk, you're in for a treat! Smooth, creamy, sweet, life-sustaining, deeply nutritious, and satisfying. It's delicious and subtly different from pasteurized milk. ...

Turmeric: Huge Health Benefits? or Hype?

Turmeric is all the rage. It's in everything from smoothies to chai, curries, and of course Golden Milk. Turmeric is packed with earthy, pungent flavor. This bitter, yellow, peppery root contains the active ingredient curcumin which can support health in many ways. I believe perhaps the modern world is finally rediscovering the value of this ...

Paleo Cauliflower Hash with Eggs

Here's a quick and easy comfort breakfast you can make in 15 minutes or less. Cauliflower hash is WAY tastier than potato hash. And since cauliflower is a low-carb vegetable, it's far healthier and easier on your waistline. How do you like your eggs? I like them soft boiled like in the photo. Prepare your eggs any way you like them. Or you can ...

Paleo Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of Mushroom soup is a comfort food for me. This easy Paleo version takes just 15 minutes to make, and it tastes even yummier than my Mom's -- rich, creamy, and full of mushroom flavor! The recipe is dairy-free, made with coconut or almond milk. If you can get your hands on some wild mushrooms...