Artichokes are great for immunity as they are loaded with folic acid, fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. This is a lighter and more heart healthy version than most dips that contain mayonnaise and other saturated

This is a fabulous dip with broccoli and other fresh veggies, or my favorite Chili Lime PopChips. You can also add extra water to dilute it a bit more to toss with any cooked vegetable, or with wild rice, or

I started eating a vegan diet on January 1st.

Okay meat-eaters, simmer down, I know this seems ludicrous to you. But keep reading...I know you're slightly curious.

I'm not foreign to the outcries of the carnivores. My boys

Ingredients:

2 cups Lentils, dried
8-10 cups Water
1 tablespoon Grapeseed oil
1 Onion, diced
4 Garlic cloves, minced
1 large head Broccoli , chopped
½ cup Walnut pieces
1 teaspoon Mustard powder
½ teaspoon Curry powder
To taste

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa
1 cup Powdered Goat's milk, or cow, coconut or soy milk
¼ cup Turbinado sugar or Sucanat
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Ginger

Directions:

Mix

You've heard me say that nuts, fruit smoothies, yogurt and certain protein bars are decent snack options for achieving a healthy weight.  This is true.  They are certainly better choices than candy, chips, fries and other sugary and

Yields 3 cups

1 ½ cups Pumpkin seeds, hulled, unsalted
3 tablespoons Grapeseed oil
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
¾ cup Broth, vegetable
¼ cup Lime juice
2 Jalapenos, roasted, peeled, seeds remaining
1 teaspoon Sea

This is a wonderful entree or side dish, that works well with any kind of meal plan. We made this during our 10-day cleanse, and loved every last bite. Our boys loved it too ~ so much they asked to

4 ounces Almond milk, unsweetened
4 ounces Coconut water, unsweetened
½ Banana, frozen
¼ cup Mango, fresh
¼ cup Blueberries
1 handful Baby spinach
1 scoop JuicePlus+ Complete powder, vanilla
1 tablespoon Salba seed, whole

Blend all ingredients in