Salted Caramel Coconut Milk Creamer {recipe}

The last few years, my time in the kitchen has been less and less. Now that I only do meal prep for me, I usually just stick to my tried and true, very simple meals. Fruit, a salad, sweet potato, brown rice, avocado toast, avocado pudding, — or a frozen organic meal, — or occasionally out to eat. (Not a wise choice, but. 🤷🏻‍♀️ C’est la vie.) And thus why…

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Almond Milk {recipe}

I am finally, 6.5 years later, moving my recipes over here from my old site. This one originally posted 3/5/16 at my other, other site. Dates/years and shopping links may not match up here, and pics may not be great. That site will remain up also–at least until I get everything over here that I want to preserve. Here we go: On my other blog, over the years, I’ve posted my experiences in…

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Spring Treats

Spring is here–or at least is trying! And we are all stuck at home, more than normal–for some. But, it is important to get outside and get fresh air and sunshine, as much as possible. They are good for the soul, and good for your health. But again, for those extra times you are stuck inside, why not make some yummy treats that will also soothe your soul without weakening…

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Salted Caramel Cacao Cheesecake {recipe}

If you give a mouse a cookie– or a mom a message. National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day yesterday started a series of events that led to me making my version of a very yummy cheesecake today, in many stages with many interruptions. The result was individual Salted Caramel Cacao Cheesecakes— in mason jars, of course. This recipe is (almost) raw, vegan and organic. Dairy free. I chose to use (not raw)…

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Green Smoothie Pioneer

Green for Life ~ freelyeatwhole.com

Victoria Boutenko is the Mother of Green Smoothies. She discovered this way of getting a large amount of health promoting dark leafy greens into her family who was suffering with many chronic diseases. Her idea, and book Green for Life, have revolutionized the transition from the SAD Standard American Diet to health promoting real whole plant foods. Watch as she explains and demonstrates Green Smoothies: Comment below: Have Green Smoothies helped…

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Making Green Smoothies

It’s no secret that a primary secret to health is dark green leafy vegetables, the most nutrient dense foods available, and low in calories too. In addition to all the known and explored vitamins and minerals in them, they are also packed with hundreds of phytonutrients and antioxidants that promote healthy bodies and minds.  The green color is chlorophyll, that is sunshine on your plate! It’s also no secret that most people…

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20 Reasons to Eat Flaxseed Daily

Flaxseed could be called a super-food. It has many amazing benefits. Even if the results of every study aren’t 100% conclusive, there is enough evidence of the benefits of flaxseed that we don’t need to wait for further study to begin enjoying its benefits and see what it will do for us. Freely eat whole is not a scientific research site. There are plenty of those out there, and that is…

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Taste of the Tropics {Green Smoothie}

When the temps hit 100° or nearly so, even in the rural midwest you get a desire for a cool drink from the  tropics. I’m so glad we can enjoy the tastes of the tropics even without going there. Today’s Green Smoothie is straight from the tropics, with a flavor many love, Pina Colada–Pineapple and Coconut. Pina Colada Green Smoothie 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks 1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh young coconut meat…

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A Good Start

What is the number one piece of advice most health professionals give? From doctors to dietitians, nutritional scientists to natural health coaches, it’s all pretty much the same. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits! American’s are particularly woefully deficient in their fresh produce intake. The average adult gets far less than half the suggested amounts (of any fruits and vegetables). In fact, less than 1 in 10 get the recommended amounts,…

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Kick-start Your Health

Welcome to my re-launch! Now is the time. I want to get my readers and this website off to a great start! So let’s get going. We’re going to start with a Challenge that will super-charge your health. Join me for a 28 Day Green Smoothie Challenge  July 4-July 31 The Challenge is to drink at least 16 oz. of Green Smoothie every day for 28 days (and for the rest…

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