I’ve witnessed so many women get wrapped up in “health” trends of the moment. From magazine articles to national news segments, these health trends seem to come out of nowhere and take over. (Remember, coconut water wasn’t a “thing” until a few years ago.) But have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Are these trends … (Read More)
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Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Recipe
Prepare your taste buds for fantastical amazement… It’s not very often that the teenagers come up with a brilliant food suggestion (think: french fries, fried chicken… mostly stuff that’s fried), but the 18-year-old hit it out of the park when she suggested that I make this smoothie for today’s blog. After fussing with the ingredients … (Read More)
Pumpkin Smoothie Cocktail / Mocktail Vegan Recipe (VIDEO)
I’m about to show you how to make the most delicious holiday drink recipe that doubles as a sweet treat and a fun after-dinner cocktail smoothie. This recipe is for a single serving. Multiply the ingredients as necessary. [Ingredients] 1 cup Filtered Water 1 Banana 1 heaping tbsp Canned Organic Pumpkin 1 tsp Raw Organic … (Read More)
Vegan Crockpot Dessert Recipe – Baked Apples (VIDEO)
Looking for a totally clean, kid-approved recipe using all real food? Then you’ve found it in this vegan baked apple dessert that you can make in the crockpot! And the best part is that it’s so easy, you don’t even have to measure the ingredients… Just add as much or as little of each ingredient … (Read More)
Vegan Crockpot Stuffed Peppers Recipe (VIDEO)
A healthy, hearty meal doesn’t have to be complicated, and it certainly doesn’t have to be expensive. Here’s a budget-friendly vegan crockpot meal that you can whip up with simple ingredients in no time flat. [Ingredients] Large bell peppers Brown rice (cooked) Frozen corn or peas (or both) A can of rinsed black beans Canned … (Read More)
Vegan Crockpot Chili Recipe (VIDEO)
This recipe was adapted for the crockpot from Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Bean Chili recipe (found on page 121 of Crazy Sexy Kitchen). [Ingredients] 1 teaspoon cumin powder 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil 1 medium white onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, diced with seeds removed 2 tablespoons chili powder … (Read More)
4 Minute Vegetarian Pizza Wrap – You Have 4 Minutes for Healthy
I can’t imagine life without pizza. Actually, I ‘m sure I can, but I just don’t want to. But pizzeria pizza is oily, full of fat (not the good kind), and usually made with less-than-premium ingredients. Thanks to Shannon Vetere of SkinnySometimes.com, we can make healthy pizza at home without a ton of fuss, muss, … (Read More)
Are Juice Cleanses and Detox Diets a Waste of Money? – The Blissed Life [Podcast]
“Are juice cleanses and detox diets useful, or are they a waste of my money? Does it matter how long I do a cleanse? Are longer or shorter detox cleanses more effective?” Join my good friend and personal health guru, Mike Perrine, for a candid discussion on the fact, fiction and science behind detox and … (Read More)
I Had a Panic Attack – The Blissed Life [Podcast]
There’s a big difference between curing anxiety and managing it. I’m not sure if it’s even possible to eliminate anxiety completely, and speaking from experience, trying to “cure” yourself from anxiety may cause your anxiety to worsen. There was a time when I suffered from anxiety, but now I consider myself to be someone who … (Read More)