I'd like to introduce you to the notion of MINDFUL EATING. It's a topic that has interested me for quite a while because I believe that it is a skill that must be mastered in order to conquer emotional eating. It's about getting in touch with our bodies, enjoying our food, and stopping BEFORE we get full.
Read MoreFinally, a seasonal soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, guilt-free "ice cream"! Amazing how the addition of carrot and nutmeg to the basic Banana "Ice Cream" recipe completely transforms this dessert into a dish that will make your friends and family begging for more.
Read MoreThis salad is one of my favorites! Giving your kale a good rub down with sea salt draws out the bitterness of the kale and also softens it so it almost looks sauteed. This is a recipe that even non-kale fans will love!
Read MoreThis is, by far, one of my all-time favorite recipes for the winter. It's very easy to make, requires very few ingredients, and the leftovers taste just as good as the first batch!
Read MoreSushi without rice AND fish? Are you crazy? The answer is Yes and Yes! Give this recipe a try, it's delicious!
Read MoreMy friends call these "Emily's Balls".
This is a recipe I came up with that doesn’t require exact measuring. It is quick, easy, and only requires 3 ingredients! Experiment and you’ll find the balance that works best for you. Have fun with it!
To make several types of desserts out of the same mixture, try the following varieties…
*Note: Before you freeze the bananas, peel them and cut into fourths. Freeze for at least a day (more days is better) before using in this recipe. Learn how to freeze your bananas here.
The “ice cream” tastes fabulous on its own, but below are some suggestions if you want to jazz it up a bit.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream was one of my favorite flavors of ice cream growing up, especially during the hot and humid New York summers. So naturally I had to make a healthier version :)
In less than the amount of time it'd take for you to drive to the grocery store or ice cream shop, you can whip up this tasty (and nutritious) version in the comfort of your own home.
Are you in the mood for some smooth, creamy, cold, delicious, refreshing ice cream but don't want to feel heavy or gross afterward? Do you have a dairy intolerance or perhaps you're trying to cut dairy out of your diet? If so, this super easy Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe is for you. It's the perfect summer treat that won't make your skin breakout or contribute to digestive distress like conventional dairy-based ice creams might.
It requires only 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of your time (including clean-up!)
Looking for a dish that will satisfy your craving for cooling ice cream or creamy pudding? Then this recipe is for you! Feel free to dig in at any time of day because the nutrition profile of this delicious treat gets an A+.
My taste tester (whose introduction to the raw, vegan, gluten-free world was practically non-existent until he spent a few hours with me food shopping and prepping food for the week just prior to tasting this recipe) was impressed that such simple ingredients could result in such a tasty dish and gave it his 100% approval.
This recipe is a huge hit, especially during the holidays. I've made this pie for countless potlucks and people can't believe that there's no cream, sugar, artificial sweeteners, or baking involved! It's raw, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious.
Read MoreThis dessert is so good, it should be illegal.
I thought the original Banana "Ice Cream" was the best of the best, but that was before I discovered this delectable treat. I seriously thought I was eating real ice cream when I took my first bite. The taste and the texture is unreal!
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Recipe Courtesy of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
If you have a food processor, you have homemade ice cream. Below I've compiled all of my ice cream recipes to date. They are SO easy to make that you can whip up a batch of this healthy treat in less than the time it'd take to drive to the store and buy a pint of mucus-forming, belly bloating, frozen junk "food".