Mediterranean Pocket

Oh my yummy, quick and healthy lunch option! I put this together for lunch a few weeks ago and couldn't believe how much I enjoyed it. I now stock these ingredients and it has become regular fare.Ezekiel sprouted grain complete protein tortilla, stuff with:HummusCucumberTomatoesSun dried tomatoesKalamata olivesRed onionPickles- miniature dillSprinkle feta (optional)Fold up bottom, fold over sides. Take a big bite!

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Dating The Greens And The Nutty Seeds: The Peanut Butter Smoothie!

My cute 12 year old son helped me name and post this smoothie.  He wisely advised me that giving my recipies book-like titles would make them far more interesting.Don't be fooled by the color of this smoothie, which happens to be a vibrant green. This really tastes like a creamy peanut butter smoothie. It just packs a bunch of extra nutrients without sacrificing taste.The recipe is simple: unsweetened almond milk, peanut butter, hemp seeds, avocado, spinach (this where it gets…

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Peach Ginger Probiotic Smoothie

So many good ingredients in this smoothie!  It always helps me to know what good I am doing for my body with what I choose to eat.Yogurt offers probiotic support, which is good for digestion and absorption of nutrients. Look for yogurt with no added sugar and one million or more live active cultures (assuming your immune system is not compromised). Yogurt's strong protein content combined with live bacterial cultures also offers blood sugar benefits. Fermented dairy products like yogurt have been shown to…

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Vanilla Yogurt

If you love vanilla yogurt and don't want all the added sugars and other ingredients, this is a simple and great way to go! Use your favorite organic plain unsweetened yogurt, and just add stevia and pure vanilla extract.  Creamy yum!

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