March 19, 2019
In a rush? Prep once and be done with these recipes and enjoy three different takes on asparagus throughout the week!
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March 19, 2019
This no-brainer sauce takes 5 minutes to whip up, and makes all your cleanse food instantly interesting. It is used in the Sesame Burdock and Pea Shoot Salad, but feel free to spoon onto fish, grilled chicken, and steamed veggies.
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March 19, 2019
Don't have the time - or desire - to brew? Try this 3-minute substitute that is at once deeply grounding and detoxifyingly nourishing.
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March 13, 2019
This recipe makes you forget you're on a cleanse. Simple and light fish cakes accompanied by decadent almond Thai dipping sauce feel like a treat—you'll return to this recipe in post-cleanse days!
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March 12, 2019
Extra burdock? Try this super speedy, asian inspired salad.
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February 27, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaHere’s to your sexual health!
We suggest dropping a dose of your select herbal libido booster into this sensual sparkling blend of cherry and blood orange.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily Mazzarella
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaSome of us crave carbs, some of us crunchy…others of us…we know who we are…crave sweet. Here’s a supercharged snack that satisfies that itch.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaLoaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and a plethora of other micronutrients, this chia pudding bowl recipe is a soothing, nourishing and easily digestible morning uplift.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis warm delight features our Stress-Adapt Herbal Pow[d]er, a building and nourishing blend of Ashwagandha, Suma, and Maca roots. Cashews, vanilla, and antioxidant cinnamon take this slightly sweet and creamy treat over the top.
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January 10, 2019
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese tasty herbal treats are perfect mid-morning and early afternoon pick-me-ups—the times you might be crashing/craving/irritable and reaching for something sweet and caffeinated. Full of healthy fats, fiber, protein and herbal adaptogens, these superfood balls will keep you fueled without the down slope on the other side. They actually contribute to your system—which is what good food and herbs should do. Eat 1-2 per day.
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November 26, 2018
Author: Lily Mazzarella
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November 26, 2018
Author: Lily Mazzarella
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November 26, 2018
Author: Lily Mazzarella
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October 26, 2018
Author: Paige Doyle
It's that 'sweet' time of year and as much as we want to participate, we also want to keep feeling good! Learn how to make this healthy treat that even an unhealthy craving will love.
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August 22, 2018
Author: Paige DoyleWe all know about the high sugar content in foods such as ice cream, cookies, candy bars, and donuts. But did you know that sugar is found in a vast array of foods other than just those that are considered “sweet”?
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December 19, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis tangy, nourishing soup is equally delightful at the onset of a sore throat and chills, as it is simply at the end of a long work day. You’ll get a hefty serving of greens along with immune enhancement from garlic, mushrooms, and fire cider. Sauerkraut may sound like an odd soup addition, but trust me, it’s terrific — it gives immediate body and complexity.
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November 22, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaIf you’ve never tasted fire cider before, you’re in for a treat. This zesty, delicious vinegar preparation straddles the line between food and medicine,
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April 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis coconut cream is to die for. It tastes suspiciously, and wonderfully, like Cool Whip, but actually decomposes like normal food!
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazarrellaFor some people, giving up dairy is what’s most challenging about the prospect of doing a cleanse. But dairy is pro-inflammatory for some, and creates congestion in most of us, so it’s a good idea to give it up for a while and see how your body does without it. Trust me, this creamy cashew cheez will get you through the tough times!
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaBehold the savory pancake: made with protein and fiber-rich chickpea flour, these pancakes are delicious topped avocado slices, Dandelion-Pistachio Pesto, or Herb and Chive Cashew Cheese. Kids love them, too—and you can hide veggies inside!
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March 21, 2017
Author: Lily MazarellaThis light, creamy, not-overly-sweet treat features vitamin C-rich springtime strawberries and goji berries, a.k.a. Happiness Berry or Wolfberry. Goji is a traditional Chinese medicine used for liver and kidney deficiency patterns, for “brightening” the eyes (no wonder, as it is chock-full of carotenes and anti-inflammatory pigments), and promoting happiness and longevity.
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March 20, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaI love dandelion greens! These delectable bitters are chock-full of potassium, vitamins A, C, K, folate, and choline. In herbal medicine, we use them as a classic bitter tonic to stimulate digestion and gallbladder activity, and to decongest the liver.
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March 17, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaMany people miss crunchy and carb-y snacks when they do a cleanse. These simple flax crackers fill the void, and pair well with Cashew Cheez, pesto, avocado, smoked salmon, and tahini dressings.
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January 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThere’s nothing like a green soup to help you feel fresh, nourished and energized. The beauty of this one is that it requires next to no chopping or prep: it takes advantage of the plethora of high-quality frozen organic vegetables on the market.
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January 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis hearty, golden soup features the warming spices ginger and turmeric, which bestow a plethora of benefits on our digestion, cellular transformation, and elimination.
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January 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaCongee is a traditional Asian porridge long-prized for its restorative, healing and nourishing powers. It is a radically simple dish: a small amount of rice is essentially “pre-digested” in a nutritive broth, and eaten by the bowlful.
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January 13, 2017
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis tasty herbal treat is a perfect mid-morning or early afternoon Cleanse pick-me-up for the times you might be crashing/craving/irritable and reaching for something sweet and caffeinated.
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September 30, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaEat your medicine
These tasty herbal treats are perfect mid-morning and early afternoon pick-me-ups – the times you might be crashing/craving/irritable and tempted to reach for a sugar-y, immune-suppressing snack. Boost your system with medicinal mushrooms and herbal immune tonics instead!
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June 30, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaMushroom popsicles??
Oh yes! Reishi and Chaga are woody mushrooms with myriad health benefits. Both are replete with antioxidants and immune-enhancing polysaccharides and inflammation-modulating triterpenes.
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June 27, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaI’ve always loved my smoothies on the thicker side, so why not really go for it, and eat it with a spoon? The ground chia and flax form a gel so this recipe has a wonderful pudding-like consistency (experiment to find your preferred consistency). I use collagen powder as it dissolves fully – but of course use your protein powder of choice. For extra flavor and texture, I love adding coconut shreds, Stress-Adapt Herbal Pow[d]er, berries, paleo granola, and hemp seeds.
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June 27, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaDon’t worry if you’re missing a spice – it will still be delicious!
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June 27, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThose of us unlucky enough to deal with insomnia and any inflammatory condition such as joint pain, eczema, asthma, allergy, or colitis know that a missed night of sleep equals an immediate skyrocketing of symptoms. And we all know what it’s like to get up from bed after a lost night’s sleep and see our skin blotchy, and our eyes bleary and blood-shot.
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June 21, 2016
Author: Lilly MazzarellaNaturally sweet and delicious, cashews offer the perfect alternative to dairy, and can be used to make vegan sauces and cheeses, and to make smoothies thick and creamy. Cashews are super nutritious – high in copper, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, and despite their creaminess, lower in fat than most nuts. The fats they do contain help maintain healthy inflammation levels.
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June 20, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaFeeling hot, sluggish, irritable, and puffy? This delicious and refreshing anti-oxidant rich juice will make you feel like a superstar. Its inflammation-fighting botanicals hit a multitude of molecular targets, which registers to you as a cool body and mind.
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June 20, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaStart your day off right with this inflammation-fighting smoothie that has the added benefit of tasting like a cherry milkshake!
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June 19, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaTo bowl or not to bowl…. I admit: my healthy skepticism got a bit of a workout in the beginning phases of the recent “bowl” craze. My Instagram and Facebook accounts were suddenly flooded with photos of bright, wholesome food bowls, accompanied by the usual social media hyperbole: “This tempeh-kimchi-bee pollen bowl is everything!” Bowl restaurants sprang up in cities like dandelions in springtime. After all, I thought, what is so different about eating veggies, rice, a...
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June 19, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis savory, silky soup is a great way to drink your vegetables, while keeping your blood sugar balanced and your whole system fueled. Liquid meals remove burden from the digestive tract, freeing up resources for repair & restoration in your body. Green soups maintain fiber content & allow for the addition of a protein source, like grass-fed collagen or pea protein.
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June 18, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaIt’s Summer, when fresh greens and herbs abound and we’re naturally drawn to lighter foods. Let’s keep with the “vegetable variety premise” from our bowls to make the ultimate inspired salad. Remember: the more vegetables you eat, the greater variety of inflammation-fighting phytonutrients your cells are exposed to!
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June 18, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis no-brainer sauce makes your cleanse meals instantly exciting!
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June 15, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaPut some sauce on it!
You’ll have to forgive the word mash-up. This super-savory, fiber and protein-rich riff on traditional tahini sauce is worth it. The sesame seeds in the tahini are a great source of calcium, and the hemp seeds provide a substantial amount of anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential fatty acids.
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June 10, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaIt’s mid-cleanse, and we thought perhaps you’d like some pasta.
Using this season’s bounty—your garden’s unrelenting zucchini, as well as basil, and parsley—we’ve constructed the perfect summer meal. Trust me: you won’t miss the starchy noodles.
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June 08, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella"Superfood": an admittedly brilliant marketing concept that typically describes a nutrient dense food—one that usually hails from a far-flung corner of the world.Well, locally grown, garden variety herbs like parsley, cilantro and basil are in fact "superfoods," we just don't usually eat them in appreciable quantities. Pesto changes all that.
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June 02, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaOkay, so I haven’t had real Ranch dressing in about 20 years. BUT. I will say that this is the closest thing to my memory of it, which is very, very good. And besides, what is “real Ranch dressing” anyway?
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June 01, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThis savory, silky soup is a great way to drink your vegetables, while keeping your blood sugar balanced and your whole system fueled. Liquid meals remove burden from the digestive tract, freeing up resources for repair & restoration in your body.
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April 01, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
Easy-As-Pie Sweet Potato-Nut Butter Rounds
Slice an already baked, firm (not mushy!) sweet potato into 1.5 inch rounds.
Place 2-3 rounds on a plate and wrap the rest up and refrigerate for the next snack.
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March 20, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella This low-glycemic blueberry delight combines antioxidant-rich berries with mineral dense greens and cleansing flaxseeds to support healthy elimination.
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March 17, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
MACA + CHOCOLATE. OHHHH YEEEAAAAAA
Switch up your smoothie routine with this energizing and supremely delicious maca + chocolate delight.
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March 17, 2016
Author: Lily Mazzarella
3 Broth Truths:1)Broths are at once cleansing and nourishing.2) Nutrients in this broth are solubilized, easily absorbed from the intestines and ready to be lapped up by your cells.3) Regular broth consumption is life-changing.
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February 11, 2016
Author: Lily MazzarellaThese simple & scrumptious truffles boost libido by providing deep rooted energy, nourishment and delightful taste.
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