Mood Balancing Maca Smoothie Recipe

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At RNL we love superfoods, especially Maca root. This is one of my favorite afternoon snacks when I need a lift. I think you’ll love this mood balancing maca smoothie recipe too! Continue reading “Mood Balancing Maca Smoothie Recipe”

To or Not to Agave…That is the Question

So agave nectar has become a very popular, and controversial sweetener. Keeping an open mind and remembering that there will always be  contending arguments and opinions with regard to nutrition, I’ve done a little research and here’s what I’ve come up with!

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Raw Blueberry Dream Pudding (gluten free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan, candida friendly)

Raw Blueberry Dream Pudding

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What a Raw Diet Did For Me and Why You May Like it Too!!

The story begins with a couple weeks of unexplained bloating and weight gain. I was feeling tired, not as mentally clear and just kind of off. I had just stepped up my workouts, so I thought that may be it, but these feeling did not subside. I’ve always recommended a raw diet to my clients for cleansing and thought it was time to heed my own good advice. Continue reading “What a Raw Diet Did For Me and Why You May Like it Too!!”

Raw Coconut Aminos (soy sauce alternative)

Anyone out there trying to limit soy?? Or maybe you’re sensitive?? Or maybe you are raw and looking for new options?? Check out coconut aminos, a soy sauce alternative…. Continue reading “Raw Coconut Aminos (soy sauce alternative)”

Raw Brownie Cocoroons

This recipe is perfect if you’re having a gathering and are out of room to bake dessert. It’s a great summer treat and is a top request from my friends and family. It is also full of tasty chocolately goodness!! Click here for more about why chocolate is something you should be eating!!
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Why I am a “Flexitarian”

One of the most common questions I get once people find out that I am a Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor is, “what do you think is the best diet?”  That’s a great question! If I had the right answer for everyone, I would be a billionaire. I believe in the concept of bio-individuality in that each person has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Continue reading “Why I am a “Flexitarian””