M Cafe de Chaya, or simply M Cafe, is one of my favorite go-to LA lunch spots. It’s a macrobiotic restaurant where they stress the importance of whole, natural foods eaten in season, and everything is minimally processed. One of my favorite items is their ‘Kale Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing’ and for years I tried to recreate […]
Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Smoothie
There’s something about waking up and having a chocolate smoothie as delicious as this one that feels a little mischievous. It reminds me of sneaking into the pantry, climbing up the shelves and secretly eating cookies for breakfast when I was a little girl. The big difference is that those cookies got me in big […]
Evening Detox Green Smoothie
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year! To kick things off to a healthy start, here’s an evening smoothie recipe that I absolutely love. The ingredients make for the ultimate detox formula. Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and diuretics, one glass of this before bed has been known to speed up metabolism […]
3 Simple Breakfasts for Stamina & Energy
Having a balanced breakfast is so important! It can make or break your day which is why having quick, easy and healthy breakfast recipes up your sleeve is a game changer. Here are three extremely simple and nutritious breakfasts for stamina & energy all day long: 1. Avocado Baked Eggs Avocado baked eggs […]
Wake Up Glowing With This Night Cap Beauty Elixir
Sam, one of the girls I work with, is obsessed with making all sorts of potions that nourish from the inside out. Now that’s it’s getting cooler she has moved off of smoothies and onto warm drinks and one that she swears by is a night time beauty elixir or […]
The Lunchbox Salad
If you’re on-the-go and need something quick to eat that is 1) loaded with nutrients, 2) doesn’t require refrigeration for up to 5 hours, and 3) easy to eat… this is your new go-to recipe. And bonus, it tastes amazing! This recipe will last for up to three days, great […]