I am 56 years old, married to the love of my life, whom I refer to as my 'granola'. I have 3 amazing adult children and 3 grandchildren. This is my story.
I am a storyteller, and I try and...
I found Young and Raw via Facebook last January and signed up for the February 30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge. I wanted to lose some weight that I had previously lost but put back on after a pregnancy. The...
Juicing vegetables for detox, weight loss or reducing inflammation is a wonderful plan of action. In saying this, there are a few reasons why juicing doesn't work out for some people. Other than the obvious reality that each body...
Being apart of the raw food world in any capacity means that you have most likely been introduced to the worlds of juicing and blending. Juices and smoothies are gaining popularity quickly. We are seeing juice bars, smoothie...
Could there be a greater controversy in the health realm than the vegan vs. omnivore debate over protein? If you've been living a plant based lifestyle for a while now, you probably chuckle when someone makes a comment like...
Experiencing sugar cravings, fatigue or an unwanted sloth-like feeling? This one day detox plan was designed to support all of your elimination organs, with a special emphases on liver supporting foods.
Your liver is responsible for doing a large portion of...
Just by making simple, proactive changes to my afternoon routine, I was able to lose 5 pounds, reduce my stress levels, and improve my digestion. See if you're making the same mistakes I was and learn ways to optimize...
Nothing is worse than being irritated by a dry itchy scalp. Getting luscious locks is easier than you think. Of course, our diet plays a role in having healthy hair. Eating enough quality protein and fat is essential for...
1. Eat fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, or kombucha. These foods are excellent for detoxification and can help nourish gut bacteria. A lot of times sugar cravings are a symptom of a much deeper imbalance in the gut. Along with...
Love & Happy Mood Booster
1 cup almond, coconut or hemp milk
1/2 cup ice
half - 1 tbsp. cacao powder
1 tsp. maca powder
1-2 tsp. maple syrup, honey or a few drops of stevia for sweetener
Matcha Vanilla Energy Booster
1 cup almond, coconut or hemp...
