Summertime is just around the corner and everyone (yes men and women) wants to have that perfect glowing skin! Our skin is our body's largest and most visible organ and often provides us with direct clues to how well our insides are functioning. For example, it can easily show dehydration, lack of sleep, excess sugar
January is a time of celebration. A time to ring in the new and let go of the old. It is a time to regroup and honor ourselves for all the beautiful and passionate abundance awaiting our future. Here at Refresh Natural Health, we choose to do this with meals that serve to nourish
I love having a green smoothie for breakfast. There are so many amazing ingredients that you can combine to kick-start your day and give your body a super boost of energy. This is definitely one of my favorite green smoothie recipes. In addition to being out of this world delicious, it also contains pineapple, avocado,
A Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie … need we say more? This delicious smoothie will wow your family and friends and certainly turn anyone (who isn’t already) into a lover of raw food! Cashews are a great food for skin health, as they encourage collagen production and elastin. Having suffered with acne and other skin issues for
Not your typical kale salad! This is full of yummy flavors, textures, and healthy fats that we promise will please the heck out of your taste buds with every bite! Kale has received a bad rap for being tough, fibrous, and a chore to eat, so I am here in the green goddess'
Smoothies are a wonderful way to supercharge your mornings with energizing nutrients. I made this Tart Cherry Protein Smoothie the night before and kept it in the fridge so I could ensure a healthy meal for my morning commute to work. It's not ideal to eat on the run, but if you must, choose a
A good friend always told me that the sign of a true artist in the kitchen is one that can succesfully layer flavors in a dish. This simply means that when you bite into something the taste changes as you chew. In each bite you may experience a sour taste from the apple hitting the
This Pumpkin Chia Yogurt Parfait was so much fun to create. I seem to be on a huge pumpkin kick lately, and since I committed to kicking the gluten habit I can no longer indulge in a hearty pumpkin ale or my favorite Fall loaf at Starbucks to satisfy my craving. I have been experimenting
Fall is a time to reset and regroup. I find the best way to do that now that this indian summer is in full swing is by taking a little extra time in the morning to set the tone for my day. We can become so overwhelmed with lists in our heads full of things
I love having fun with traditional recipes - and this one is amazing! Adding a little kale to this guacamole recipe is a perfect way to increase your daily intake of leafy greens. Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados Juice of 1 lime Rind of 1 lime (finely grated) 1 clove of garlic