Monthly Archives: March 2016

I made this for Walker because he loves the taste of coffee and combined with chocolate… it is a match made in joyous heaven!

Chia Breakfast Cappuccino Pudding-03365

Every single week I make some kind of chia pudding. It is a staple in our diet because it has many benefits for the digestive system. Adding in the Greens+ Extra-Energy makes this pudding super energizing. And we could all use a little extra energy I’m sure.

This is the perfect way to start your day. You really feel the difference starting your day with nourishing vitamins and minerals, protein and fat – that is exactly what you’ll get in this pudding. Walker finds he gets a really clean energy from the addition of Greens+ Extra Energy. (Side note: I would totally use it too if I wasn’t breastfeeding Vienna). However, I did sneak a spoonful and it is deeeelish!

And it’s not just in his head…

Greens+ is clinically proven to increase energy and

I love using my oven in the winter to roast just about anything. About two times per month we roast an organic chicken and then I use the carcass to make stock/broth for soups. I’ve done this for as long as I can remember and learned it from Ma McCarthy. But years ago, I never knew what a healing superfood I was making until I became a nutritionist. I’m so excited to share this information with you!

Bone broth has many benefits including:

Wonderful source of very easy-to-digest minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus
Fantastic source of amino acids. If your broth congeals when it’s refrigerated you know you’ve got lots of gelatin which contains amino acids essential for healthy bones and connective tissue like tendons and ligaments.
Incredible for the building and the healing of the digestive system. Bone broth helps reduce allergies by aiding in the integrity of the gut lining
Immune boosting and anti-inflammatory

Be sure to buy organic apples when you make this. Apples are one of the most highly sprayed fruits.It doesn’t matter if they are local, I still recommend certified organic. It is especially important to choose organic if you are making this for your babe. Tiny bodies are not well-equipped to deal with pesticides.

It didn’t take very long to prep at all because I didn’t peel the apples. I recommend you don’t peel them because most of the fiber and nutrients are contained within the peel. Plus when you blend it, it really doesn’t matter because it will be smooth. And this is fine for babe too.

Homemade applesauce

Apples are a source of many different nutrients including vitamins A, C, folate and choline and minerals such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus. They are a source of soluble and insoluble fiber — you need both for good digestion and detoxification. The phytonutrients in apples are very blood sugar balancing because they

I had such good intentions to post an update on baby Vienna every month, but as you can tell I’ve gotten a little behind. Truth is, I’ve been a little busy…. as I’m sure you can imagine! Being a working mama is rewarding but it also has it’s challenges. Thankfully I have an amazing hubby who is an incredible dad and right now he’s putting Vienna to bed as I write this blog post. :)

So much has happened in the last six months that it is near impossible to summarize it all here. But you can certainly follow our adventures on instagram and Periscope! Our lives have changed dramatically — in the best way possible. There is more love in our home then I ever could imagine. And I never thought it was possible to get by on so little sleep. The sleep is getting so much better but it’s still a work in progress. I think that I will need a solid 4 weeks of good sleeps before I don’t have dark circles under my eyes any more haha! However

Happy St. Patty’s Day! In the spirit of all things green, I created this wonderfully fresh and fulfilling dessert – key lime avocado tarts! I used the Key Lime Pudding recipe from my book Joyous Health and then created a delicious tart crust for the base. You don’t need to turn on the stove or the oven because this recipe requires no baking, just perfectly ripe avocados and some whole food-based ingredients. Key Lime Avocado Tart I am super excited to be sharing this recipe with you today because I have a feeling it will become a fave with your family. Speaking of family…I can’t wait to share these tarts with baby Vienna (Note: To be clear, I do not mean this literally! When she’s older, I can’t wait to give it to her… as this has raw honey). She was watching me like a hawk as I was assembling the tarts. She’s tried avocado but we’ll have to wait a bit for this recipe. In a future post, I’m going to write all about what