Written by contributor Britney Manuel of BtanJerine and A Simply Raw Life Every year I like to try to do a juicing cleanse as a way to reset my body, and to be more conscience of what I am putting into it. This go round I wanted to mix up some of the juices that [...]
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Coconut Caramel Recipe
Written by contributor Britney Manuel of A Simply Raw Life & BtanJerine I came from a heritage of great Martha Stewart-esque cooks that make their own peanut butter, jams, and the like. So it was no wonder when we made homemade caramel….that it was TO DIE FOR! Since I liked it (a little too much), I [...]
POSTED BY ON February 25, 2013 | Comments { 7 }
Kid-Friendly Recipe: Chocolate Tortoises
Written by contributor Britney Manuel of A Simply Raw Life and BtanJerine. Whenever I am in the kitchen, my daughter in not too far behind. She loves to help when I am cooking. So I’m always looking for “jobs” she can do to contribute. I came across a wonderful recipe that is geared towards small [...]
POSTED BY ON January 28, 2013 | Comments { 5 }
Homemade Raw Nutella
Written by contributor Felicia Clark of A Simply Raw Life. Say what? Homemade raw Nutella? Why yes! Who doesn’t like Nutella, right? For those of you who are not familiar with Nutella it is a very delicious chocolate hazelnut spread that tastes great on just about anything. I don’t know about you, but I grew up [...]
POSTED BY ON January 3, 2013 | Comments { 8 }
How to get enough calcium without milk
Written by contributor Angela Stanford, MBA, RD, RYT Registered Dietitian/Holistic Nutritionist & Owner of Vital Nutrition and Wellness. Q: My kids aren’t fans of milk and we don’t push it. Are we missing out on calcium or other nutrients to build strong bones and teeth? We do drink some almond milk and occasionally coconut milk, but [...]
POSTED BY ON December 10, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
A Yummy Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This post is brought to you by Method, a socially responsible company that makes non-toxic cleaning products that are good for the earth and good for people against dirty! Written by contributor Felicia Clark of A Simply Raw Life. Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please! Who doesn’t like to eat dessert for breakfast, especially this time of [...]
POSTED BY ON November 26, 2012 | Comments { 4 }
Ask the Nutrition Expert: 10 Immune Boosting Foods
Written by contributor Angela Stanford, MBA, RD, RYT Registered Dietitian/Holistic Nutritionist & Owner of Vital Nutrition and Wellness. *image via Q: What foods can I feed my family to ward of colds and flu this season? A: With fall upon us and temperatures dropping, people are catching colds and getting sick. Help protect your family by feeding [...]
POSTED BY ON November 12, 2012 | Comments { 3 }
VEGAN: CRANBERRY ALMOND ENERGY BARS + CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Written by Contributor Britney Manuel of BtanJerine, and A Simply Raw Life. At about 3 o’clock PM everyday a little man inside of me says, “it’s time for chocolate!”, and when he talks…I listen! And sometimes much to my dismay, this little man has cheap taste. So in an effort to be proactive I knew [...]
POSTED BY ON November 5, 2012 | Comments { 14 }
Green Smoothie Popsicle Recipe: Pumpkin + Spinach + Mango
When the fall season hits, I am on the hunt for new pumpkin recipes. And although the weather is a little cooler, you don’t want to pass up on this rawesome green smoothie popsicle recipe with fresh pumpkin! Did you know that 1 cup of pumpkin has more potassium than a banana? Potassium supports your [...]
POSTED BY ON October 25, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
Vegetarian Salad: Red Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Written by contributor Felicia Clark of A Simply Raw Life. If you’re like me, you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, but you still want to create delicious healthy meals for your family. I LOVE to make grain salads because they are very nutritious, full of flavor and color, and you can make [...]
POSTED BY ON October 22, 2012 | Comments { 0 }
Green Smoothie : Spinach + Pear + Banana
Fact: Most of my green smoothies turn out brownish-purple, army green or nasty brown (yes, that’s a real color name in my book). I’ve seen so many pictures of green smoothies on Pinterest that are a light green and they look so refreshing, healthy and well, like a green smoothie. So I decided to take [...]
POSTED BY ON October 17, 2012 | Comments { 11 }
Green Smoothie: Kiwi + Kale + Avocado
RAWESOME Fact: One serving of kiwi fruit gives the body 230% of what the body requires in a day! This fat-burning fruit packed with vitamin C allows the body to heal wounds, increase iron absorption, and boost the immune system. Five-seven servings of kiwi and other citrus fruits should keep your immune system strong this [...]
POSTED BY ON September 27, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Citrus & Toasted Almonds
Written by contributor Marieke Beeler of M for Mommy. This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese is the perfect summer salad. Every Saturday morning I pick up my crate of organic/ locally grown fruits and vegetables. We started doing this in August of last year and I’m loving it! Supporting the local farmers, receiving organic fruits [...]
POSTED BY ON September 2, 2012 | Comments { 1 }
Green Smoothie: Almond Butter and “Jelly”
Spinach and grapes are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients– so this green smoothie is super healthy and yummy. No added sugar or water needed– this is a sweet take on a child’s classic sandwich filled with fresh fruit and leafy greens. Grapes are a low glycemic index fruit, so it has a better blood sugar [...]
POSTED BY ON August 30, 2012 | Comments { 7 }
Coconut Granola Recipe
There aren’t many things that make a home smell better than baking granola. Cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup baking together into a heavenly bliss— oh it’s incredible. So good, I can never go back to the box now that I’ve made it from scratch. SO. MUCH. BETTER. And this recipe uses real maple syrup and unrefined [...]
POSTED BY ON August 9, 2012 | Comments { 10 }
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1. Adopt a plant-based diet with green smoothies
2. Start using coconut oil (for almost everything)
3. Ditch the paper towels and use cloth napkins
4. Make Trash to Treasure Art Projects with your kids
5. Unplug the TV and reconnect with your family
6. Furnish your home with second-hand treasures
7. Be the change you wish to see
8. Teach your kids responsibility and effort with important work—chores.
9. Save the world we live in and bike around town
10. Upgrade your kitchen to eco-friendly pots and pans
