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Sara is a passionate advocate for natural approaches to health, she shares her tips here.

Thin Mint Cookies (grain & gluten free)

I know people look forward to Girl Scout cookie season all year round, and Thin Mints are one of the favorites. This copy cat recipe is a...

Creamy Turmeric Dressing

Turmeric is known for it's bright yellow color, and it's powerful anti-inflammatory benefits. The active ingredient in turmeric is...

Creamy Broccoli Soup

This soup is very filling, delicious and nutritious. It is creamy, but there is no cream in it (I use cashew cream instead). You can...

Easter "Reese's" Eggs

This is a fun project for the kids, and it is a healthier version of the traditional Reese's Easter Eggs. Did you know that Reese's...

Roasted Tomato Soup

By Sara Vance, Nutritionist If you are growing tomatoes in the garden this summer - you might be looking for delicious recipes... This...

Samoa Cookies (raw, vegan, grain free)

I used to be a Girl Scout troop leader, so I had a little bit of a love/hate relationship with the cookies if you want to know the truth....

Tropical Mango Tart

This dessert is grain-free, dairy free, rich in vitamin C, lower in sugar, and is beautiful too! This takes some time to make, so plan...

Passionfruit Curd

Living in the San Diego area - we can grow passionfruit vines, which are flowering tropical vines known as passiflora. They produce an...

Noisette Bars

During college, I studied abroad for a semester in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss are known for their watches and chocolates - and I...

Double Chocolate Vegan Cupcakes

I have always loved to bake, ever since I was a young girl. But back then everything was made with white flour, and lots of sugar. I...

5 Foods That Love Your Heart

February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease (heart attacks, heart failure and stroke), is the leading cause of mortality worldwide.. ...

Chicken Bone Broth

Sometimes referred to as "liquid gold," homemade bone broth is rich in minerals, vitamins, and collagen. Collagen is immune boosting,...

Sara's Cashew Cream

If you are trying to cut back on your milk or dairy consumption, cashew milk is a great option! Cashews are soft, light in color, and...

Sara's Roasted Green Salsa

I LOVE Fall flavors - and green chilis are at the very top of the list! For years, I have roasted peppers and tomatillos for my Green...

Creamy Veggie & Lentil Soup

This soup is truly a shining example that food can be both delicious and nutritious! One of our family favorites - this is loaded with...

Carrot Cake Muffins

A couple of years ago, I was craving one of my favorite breakfasts from my youth - Raisin Bran Muffins - so I came up with my recipe for...

Is COVID a Canary in the Coalmine for Our Health?

5 Tips for Moving our health not to a "new normal," but a "new phenomonal." In the early 1900s, before technology to detect carbon...

Lemon Poppyseed Blueberry Cake (gluten, grain and dairy free)

Moist. It might be one of the most hated words in the English language, but when it comes to cake - it is kind of essential. This easy...

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