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
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'
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
This homemade Carrot & Ginger Soup is so delicious and easy to make. Plus, it looks like sunshine in a bowl so it will not only warm you up but cheer you up as well. This soup is so fast to prepare! I like to add a drizzle of sesame oil before serving and sometimes
Throw out the traditional food guide rules for Back to School lunches. They ain't got nothing on this… We've been busy in the kitchen building a back-to-School eBook full of recipes and knowledge on how to provide delicious, whole food meals to your children and set them up to become lean, green, learning machines! Don't
Spirulina is an alga (cyanobacteria), often available in powder. It is an incredible source of protein, antioxidants, B-vitamins, and iron. Its composition consists largely of essential amino acids, thus, it is commonly recommended to vegetarians and vegans who may have difficulty sourcing these nutrients in their diets The iron in Spirulina is very bioavailable, which
As we venture into apple season and our summer bids us adieu I like to get back in the kitchen and get my bake on! I have Scandinavian roots and fond memories of baking pies with my grandmother in our tattered aprons and flour speckled cheeks. I love looking back on these bonding moments with
Store bought cereals and granola (yes, even those self titled "healthy" options) typically have a ton of sugar in them! This spikes our blood glucose levels and can leave us of feeling hungry and tired shortly after our morning meal. Breaking the fast each morning with the right food sets us up for the day with energy and
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