I’ll admit it upfront- spirulina powder may be an acquired taste for some. Some like it right off the bat, but some have to try it out for a while before they get to really love it. Remember that over our taste buds may change! It is certainly worth trying, for the fantastic benefits of [...]

When we think of lasagna what comes to mind? Layers of white-flour based pasta noodles sandwiching several different kinds of melted, heated dairy cheese, with some red sauce and most typically some kind of meat. So in other words, the worst Beauty Food Pairing combination you can imagine- refined starch (basically sugar), dairy and animal [...]

Millet is a Beauty Detox grain because it is gluten-free, is packed with minerals such as calcium, magnesium and manganese, and is a great source of plant-based protein. It supplies B1 which is important for energy and a healthy nervous system, and is rich in fiber. This is a yummy salad that makes great leftovers [...]

Kale is an incredible beauty superfood that is one of my personal favorites. It is packed with phytochemicals, fiber and chloropyll, a major blood builder. The cleaner the blood the more beautiful we are. Instead of cooking it, it can be tenderized with lemon and other dressing ingredients and made into a salad. I eat [...]

This simple dish is all about getting back to basics, and relying on the flavors of fresh, natural plant food. Avocado, tomato and basil are an amazing combination from Mother Nature, that is so delectable Ingredients (serves 1): 1 avocado 1 large tomato or 2 small plum tomatoes Handful of basil leaves ½ Tbs of [...]

Sometimes you just gotta have some hot food! This dish gives me my Indian food kicks, along with Ganesha’s Sweet Potatoes. This is as basic and easy a stir-fry as you’ll ever find, which includes my two favorite Indian spices: curry and turmeric. Thankfully it is possible to get those Indian-style flavors without the cream, [...]

Ingredients (Makes 6-8 servings) 1 medium acorn squash 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 large sweet onion, minced 1 Tbs. coconut oil or vegetable broth 3 celery stalks, cubed 2-3 full carrots, cubed 1 tsp. ginger, grated ½- 1 Tbs. of Celtic or Himalayan sea salt, as needed to taste ¼ tsp. black pepper 2 cups [...]