Mint Berry Green Smoothie

1 cup blueberries 1 cup strawberries 2 cups greens of choice 1 handful mint 1 cup coconut water or regular water Optional: Handful of goji berries Chia seeds Vega one nutritional shake, french vanilla 1 tsp coconut oil Health Tip: Mint helps to sooth and calm a sore throat by cooling the throat tissues. What…

Leek and Lemon Soup

1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion 2 large leeks 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 4 cups spinach leaves 1/2 cup diced parsley 1 lemon, zest 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add the oil, onions and leeks. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broth and…

Mango Ginger Smoothie

2 cups mango, frozen 1 lime 4 leaves kale 1 inch knuckle ginger 1 cup coconut or regular water Health Tip: Ginger is a true super herb. It is a carminative herb, which means that it will help to cleanse, as well as heal the digestive tract.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

I really wanted something sweet and was staring at the pineapple. So I decided to combine my craving and make pineapple upside down cake. It’s been a really long time since I’ve had this cake so I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. Turned out pretty good! Topping: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4…

Cool Mango Green Smoothie

1 cup frozen pineapple 1 cup frozen mango 1 cucumber 1 handful mint 1 cup of water Health Tip: Mint is an amazing herb for aiding digestion. Mint will activate salivary glands, promoting a good start to the digestive process, as well as helping to calm and sooth the digestive tract as it is ingested.