GUACAMOLE Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 medium avocados, mashed 1/2 purple onion, diced 1/3 very ripe tomato, diced 1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice 1 Tablespoon garlic chili-flavored flaxseed oil (or plain) 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon Herbamare (or salt) 2 green onions, diced Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Place chopped green onion on […]

by DR. DON COLBERT Your body is dependent on protein. The immune system, nerves, brain, muscles, and organs are made up of protein. Regardless of the body structure, the likelihood that it has at least some protein in it is extremely great. With protein serving as a basic building block in the body, you will […]

by Christina Anthis for MegaFood I understand the plight of the mom who has to sneak their kid’s nutrition in every single bite. My child is a picky eater. A VERY picky eater. It’s not for a lack of trying either! This kid has had the best of the best! As an infant, he ate […]

Raw Snack Balls From Alicia Silverstone for Garden of Life Makes 10 to 12 balls Organic Ingredients: ½ cup walnuts ½ cup pitted dates scant ½ cup raw carob powder scant ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup almond butter ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ cup whole almonds 2 cups shredded […]

by Dr Josh Axe Summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red burn. While I believe some sensible sun exposure is essential for your health to prevent vitamin D […]

By Dr Don Colbert September and October are the prime months for pumpkin picking, and it turns out that these iconic Autumn vegetables are good for more than just jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkins pack a powerful nutritional punch as a low-calorie nutrient dense food that is both versatile and delicious! Pumpkin Facts Pumpkins grow on a vining […]

by Nicole Perry for MegaFood The other day as we were making breakfast, Joe turned to me and asked, “Is it ratchet that I like peanut butter better than almond butter?” [insert cry-laughing emoji here]. It is true that in the wellness world over the past few years, almond and artisanal nut butters have been […]

by Gwen Eager, Garden of Life Ingredients: 2 cups cashews 1 cup coconut flakes 1 scoop Garden of Life RAW Organic Perfect Food Apple 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried tart cherries 2 Tablespoons Garden of Life Coconut Oil 1 Tablespoon raw organic honey 2 Tablespoons water […]

Beware of Saturday Morning Cartoons: There is a strong link between marketing junk to our kids and childhood obesity by Jordan Rubin The influence of media is nothing new, and most of us could not imagine life without today’s technology. There’s a down side, though, and perhaps the greatest negative impact is that the media […]

Ideally, breastfeeding should be maintained for a year, since the first year of life requires the balance of fats, protein, cholesterol, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals that human milk provides.  But what solid foods should be introduced and when?  While your pediatrician should give you general guidelines here are some suggestions for introducing healthy foods to […]