Author Archives: Magdalena

Blueberry Ginger Green Smoothie Recipe

Can a green smoothie be purple? Yes indeed! This Blueberry Ginger Smoothie is a perfect example of this smoothie paradox. I think it is totally acceptable for a green smoothie to be purple, as long as the recipe calls for … Continue reading

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Mango Ginger Smoothie Recipe

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ― Hippocrates One of the best benefits of smoothies is that you can choose ingredients that give your smoothie special powers. It might be hard to get your smoothie to … Continue reading

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Easy Gluten-Free Crepe Recipe (Dairy-free & No Added Sugar!)

It is possible to eat amazing crepes while avoiding wheat and dairy. The trick is to use a gluten-free flour blend that doesn’t have any strange flavors that over-power your delicate crepe. To sweeten the batter without adding sugar, we use an … Continue reading

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Healthy Vegan Pizza Recipe

Warning! This is no ordinary pizza, but that is to be expected if you want a healthy, vegan, gluten-free alternative pizza. This vegan pizza recipe has tons of flavor and texture and is wheat-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Unlike many gluten-free … Continue reading

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Best Books to Read to Change Your Life: You Can Be Happy No Matter What

You Can Be Happy No Matter What by Richard Carlson dissolves some of the illusions that cause our suffering. Our external circumstances often appear to be the cause of our suffering or happiness, but closer examination reveals that it is … Continue reading

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Healthy Pumpkin Waffle Recipe (Vegan)

I must confess that winter squash is not my favorite food. And if my husband hears the word “squash” you can be certain he’s thinking of running out the door to pick up Chinese take-out. Nevertheless, we prefer to eat … Continue reading

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Free Yourself to Improve Your Life

One of the most powerful ways to change your life is to step back from your ego. A few weeks ago I wrote about how You Are Not Your Ego, and this topic is such a vital part of improving … Continue reading

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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Whole Wheat & Vegan!)

In my quest to develop a healthy whole grain cookie with little added sugar, I made dozens of cookies. While all of them were edible, some were mediocre at best. My poor husband had to eat many reject cookies before … Continue reading

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Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality: Best Book to Read to Change Your Life

One of the best ways to start a new year is to read a powerful book that can change your life. Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality certainly fits that category. Awareness is about waking up, and fairly abruptly … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Mousse Pudding Recipe (Vegan)

Dessert doesn’t have to be unhealthy! It is possible to make delicious versions of the food we love using wholesome, healthy ingredients, like dark chocolate–a SuperFood! Research indicates that dark chocolate seems to contribute to heart health by lowering blood pressure and … Continue reading

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