Candy made from real stuff

The Greeks really have the candy thing down with their traditional Pasteli, which is essentially a chewy and crunchy treat usually made from just sesame seeds and honey. Such a simple combination, yet as sweetly comforting as it gets, with it’s pure whole food ingredients. In my version, I like to use yacon syrup (from the yacon root) instead of honey, as it lends a more sophisticated flavor alluding to molasses and hints of apple.

Secrets to making crazy-good smoothies

For an instant healthy makeover, add a smoothie into your daily routine. Smoothies are a perfect opportunity to sneak in limitless amounts of nutrition into a killer-tasting glass. Here’s my fool-proof strategy for healthy, simple, and delicious results.

Sweeten up your diet with dates

Candy junkies looking for a healthier stash have reason to rejoice – and it’s not because of another brightly colored package hitting the shelves. Instead, the source of this sweet party is none other than the oldest known fruit: the date.

The little seed with a lot to offer: Chia

Chia seeds have actually been revered by Mayan, Incan and Aztec cultures for thousands of years.To experience the true definition of delicious hydrating refreshment, try my variation of the Mexican classic: Coconut Lime Chia Fresca.

Summertime Snacking

Awesomely healthy/delicious camping foods (read: foods that will actually make you feel like going for a hike instead of an extended hibernation) are embarrassingly easy to make. Case in point, my recipe for Good Seed Crackers.

Savory Portobello Burger

Lately I’ve been absolutely hooked on a new recipe: a Portobello Burger Patty which is so fantastically savory, juicy, and full of plant-based protein, I’ve clearly developed a new healthy habit.

Cheesy Broccoli Bowl

Broccoli with cheese sauce gets a fresh, flavorful and nutritious update when Julie turns this classic dish into a dairy-free, cholesterol-free and gluten-free dinnertime hit.

Freshly Minted

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches: Another persuasive example of junk food without all of the junk. Luxurious and decadent, yet full of living whole foods, this innovative recipe is loaded with essential minerals and healthy fats.

Creamy Hemp Hummus

Try this impressively creamy and nutritionally-boosted dip with fresh vegetables or crackers for a fast healthy snack. A great sandwich spread too!