Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie

[sharethis] Do you like pina coladas… getting caught in the rain… It’s tempting to reach for sugary, fat-filled frozen drinks during summer.  Heck, who doesn’t like a frosty daiquiri when it’s hot out? And the alcohol doesn’t help to keep you hydrated let alone feeling slim in the tummy.  I swear I have one drink and my waistline expands immediately. … Read More

What juicer do I buy?

[sharethis]     Updated January 2019   Juice is dope, yo. The benefits are endless: • weight loss (will depend on your body, but it is pretty much a given) • decreased belly fat and bloating • feeling lighter • tons of energy a more balanced pH level since you will be pumping anti-inflammatory foods into your system • almost … Read More

Black Bean Salad

[sharethis] So here we are…Memorial Day weekend. If you are in the States, I’m sure you will be finding your way to either the pool or to a cookout this weekend. I started celebrating early by watching the Blue Angels perform. It’s a tradition during commissioning week at the Naval Academy. We all played hooky (shhhhh) from school and work… … Read More

Clean Eating Daily Plan

[sharethis] I had the shakes this morning at boot camp…rowing 1,000 meters and then 50 wall ball squats…sh*t, I was ready to pass out. I’m hardly EVER like this but with the jelly beans and chocolate that happened the day before;  it all makes sense. I craved cleaning up and since I get asked all the time, “Lisa, what do … Read More

Clean Eating Prep Ideas

[sharethis]   Ready to put the clean eating plan together? We talked about reading labels and portion control and now it is time to make clean eating a habit. I discuss the top 3 ways to get your plan underway during the vid. View and then read about the amazing prep ideas below: (Yes, Kate and Ana, the hen, are … Read More

Vegan “Egg” Nog Recipe

[sharethis] Now that the holiday is almost here, the glimpses of panic are now washed over with ease. What will get done, will get done. What won’t, won’t.  And it’s okay. At least we got our tree. We started a new tradition and cut our own.   Kate “pretending to cut the tree…we all know Dad did all the work! … Read More

Easy to Make Snack Recipes

Well, hello September! I’m slow to motivate but at least my calendars are getting some action. It’s my first time using washi tape. I’m going crazy with it…     I LOVE the “back to school” nostalgic feeling… New friends… New school clothes… New planners and pens that write like silk… And new intentions to set. Even though I resigned … Read More

4 Fresh Summer Salsa Recipes

      [sharethis] I’m a chip kinda girl not to mention I devour tacos and nachos every chance I can get. The  main ingredients for my Mexican food are  Daiya “cheese”, beans, guacamole and salsa. Lots of salsa. And did you know that if kids can dip their food into something, well, they are more inclined to eat it? … Read More

Raw Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe

[sharethis] Are you celebrating the big holiday this weekend? If you are in the States, the Fourth of July is packed with flags, parades, fireworks, and food, and I’m sure you are planning to enjoy all of these fun things. I especially love the sparklers. But what can raise your cortisol levels and get you all fired up is the … Read More

Avocado Tomato Salad with Hot Stuff Dressing

[sharethis] There are tons of things I LOVE about going raw, especially in the summer. When you go raw, you are getting tons of enzymes into your system without destroying any vitamins and nutrients. Keeping enzymes intact can do wonders for your cells: • You look younger. Enzymes bust free radicals that we are exposed to constantly in our products … Read More

Sexy Smoothie Recipe for Two

February…what a delicious month. Candied hearts, strawberries dipped in chocolate, red roses… With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I couldn’t resist writing a post about love and connecting it to food. I made this  silky chocolate treat, and let me tell you, it gets your juices flowing.  It’s indulgent and very fun to share. The Sexy Smoothie for Two … Read More