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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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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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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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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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Green Smoothie 30 Day Challenge Results

The 30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge was awesome! I drank a green smoothie ever single day for a month, and I have no doubt that green smoothies increase energy levels. They also decrease cravings for food that would lower my … Continue reading

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Easy Whole Grain Hot Breakfast Cereal Recipe (Vegan and Gluten Free!)

Are you in a grain rut? Do you often have oatmeal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, and perhaps pasta or ethnic food for dinner? If yes, then you are in danger of being in a grain rut! Think about … Continue reading

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Green Smoothie Recipe #2: Pineapple Broccoli Smoothie

During my 30 Day No Sugar Challenge I made a ridiculous amount of smoothies. Now, the reader ought to know that not every smoothie tastes good. You can’t just throw a bunch of stuff into your blender and expect the … Continue reading

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Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

Out here in the Sierra Foothills, wild blackberries are so abundant that they are considered a weed! I’ll grant that the brambles are invasive, but I’ve always found it odd that the grocery store sells blackberries for $4 per half … Continue reading

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Vegan Lasagna Recipe: Fast & Easy Dairy-free Soy-free Lasagna

Giving up cheese doesn’t take away from your quality of life as much as some people think it might, but it can certainly impact the quality of your lasagna. Back in the days when I ate dairy like it was my calling … Continue reading

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