Countless studies have been done that show that cacao (without added dairy or processed sugar) has a multitude of health benefits. Luckily for those of us who enjoy the sublime taste of raw chocolates, there are no scientific studies that have concluded that cacao is unhealthy. One of the most intensive studies on the extreme health benefits of cacao was the twenty year Harvard University study of the Kuna Indians, who have “among the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease in the world.

I am always experimenting with raw chocolate puddings. I vary the base between avocados and fresh coconut meat. Both are delicious, but provide a different flavor profile. Coconuts take longer to blend into the smooth creamy consistency, but you need less sweetener. With avocado, you have to be sure your avocados are perfectly ripe, but not over-ripe and mushy or the final product will be too runny.

This is one of the easiest and most crowd-pleasing (including kids) raw pies ever, and the best part is that you don’t need any oil of any kind and only a small amount of nut butter. Feel free to swap cashew or walnut butter in place of the almond butter! INGREDIENTS: Crust - 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup oat flour, 1/3 cup almond butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp Himalayan salt.

There are so many reasons to eat blueberries and blackberries and actually all purple and blue fruits! Blue and purple fruits and vegetables contain nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, resveratrol, vitamin C, fiber, flavonoids, ellagic acid, and quercetin. These nutrients support retinal health, lower LDL cholesterol, boost immune system activity, support healthy digestion, improve calcium and other mineral absorption, fight inflammation, reduce tumor growth, act as anti-carcinogens in the digestive tract, and limit the activity of cancer cells.

This is a winner. I’m always looking to create super easy, delicious, low-fat recipes that are new and different and don’t require massive lists of ingredients. This cake I made this morning, and enjoyed by the pool this afternoon, is incredible. I know you’re going to love it. The lemony-creamy middle layer is the perfect compliment to the chewy chocolate base, and the blueberry layer adds a sweetness that rounds it off.

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with all the beautiful fruits and flavors to make ice pops. In our family everyone loves them — it’s not just a kid thing. The key is to get yourself a good set or two of non-plastic molds for freezing. You don’t need BPA or other chemicals added to your deliciousness! Some of our favorite molds are the Zoku round pop molds or “fish” shaped molds.

Who doesn’t love donut holes for breakfast? Usually, breakfast at our house is a huge green juice, which is the single most powerful way to get your blood alkalized, get your body energized, and give yourself a huge dose of nutrition before any solids are introduced. But, once in a while we have a smoothie, a bowl of chia cereal, a bowl of oatmeal, or maybe my warm orange polenta breakfast bowl.

This is another super easy superfood pudding you can make with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your home. Keeping nuts and seeds in your freezer at all times is a great way to guarantee that you can whip up a fast nut milk, a pudding, a nut and seed bar or a snack, in a pinch. Plus, the freezer keeps all of your nuts and seeds from becoming rancid which can happen quickly especially in warm weather.