RECIPE: Hemp Seed Pesto

Love Pesto? Is it weird to want to rub fresh basil leaves all over me? That fragrance, so crisp and clean.  I can’t help but pause and sniff it in once I’ve plucked off a fresh leaf.  But, I digress… Pesto…it’s not just for pasta!  Make some to smear on sandwiches instead of mustard or mayo, scramble it in eggs, add a dollop to a cracker with a … Continue reading RECIPE: Hemp Seed Pesto

RECIPE: Nut-Rageous Smoothie

Want to curb your sugar cravings? Try this Nut-rageous smoothie, inspired by Mark Hyman. It’s packed with protein to keep you full all morning long, and makes enough to have a second smoothie later in the day or the following morning. I make several jars of the nuts/seed ingredients that I can quickly dump in to my blender. Combine: 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut 2 Tbsp Flax … Continue reading RECIPE: Nut-Rageous Smoothie

RECIPE: Iced Coffee Smoothie

Need a quick, healthy pick-me-up in the morning? Have I got the smoothie for you! I’m not usually a coffee drinker. In fact, I managed to make it through college, medical school and residency without picking up the habit. But as a mother of a newborn, I’ve found I could use a little more “Get-Up-And-Go” in the mornings. So I created this healthy iced coffee … Continue reading RECIPE: Iced Coffee Smoothie