Tag: dairy free

So. While I’d like to think that you (my amazing readers), took a more relaxed and balanced approach to the holiday season this year, (meaning that you don’t feel the need to INTENSELY DETOX immediately come these first few weeks of January), I’m gonna keep it real. Because I know how it can go. This […]

I ate sweet potatoes and yams as a kid. And liked them. Really. Liked them. As long as it was 1) on Thanksgiving and 2) as long as they were covered in massive amounts of puffy marshmallows. Which means I ate only marshmallows for Thanksgiving dinner. After trying– desperately– to wipe off with the stubborn […]

So, usually my rule is that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. (Wahh. Wahhh.) I’m not a pessimist in life. Promise. Just when it comes to magical food claims. It’s just that I know they don’t work. Let’s take these common phrases and buzz words: calorie-free, sugar-free, fat-free, gluten-free, and agave […]

A perfect Fall Sunday cooking dish today– a simplified healthy twist on the French classic, the cassoulet. It takes a bit more time than my normal cooking attention span, but it’s well worth it for the amount of leftovers you’ll have for the week. Soaking the beans ahead of time can seem like a pain, […]

Simply Real Health In The Kitchen: Episode 1: How To Make Soup. Click here to watch! Are you ready for the easiest soup ever? ANYONE can do this. You need 3 ingredients, 2 spices, and 7  minutes (or less!) As if that weren’t enough, this little number is pretty great tasting, made with 100% real […]

I love it when healthy food is all the rage. Trendy, if you will. That’s how I know it’s ok to post it. Other people besides me think it’s cool. I know these might be a little too trendyhealthy for some of you, but they pass my taste test. Even more than that though, they […]

Sarah’s Summer Berry + Fruit Crumble Ingredients: Any combination of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries & raspberries (or peaches, plums, apples or pears, depending on the season) (yes, you can also use frozen berries) For the crumble: 1 cup almond meal (almond flour) 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 […]

Thanksgiving. Let’s talk about it. And the approaching holiday season as well. For most, Thanksgiving marks the time of the year where people let themselves go. The 5-7 lb creep as the year comes to an end. For some, even the anticipation of holidays coming makes them go off the deep end with their food, […]

I’ve got one big super bowl (for Superbowl weekend, obviously) today. My most favorite chili recipe, and a little sneak peak of one of the recipes from The Simply Real Health Cookbook: Easy Real Food Recipes for a Healthy Life, Made Simple. This. Save this right now. Trust me. Poblano Quinoa Chicken Chili, coming in hot. Maybe […]