Blender,
Detox,
Dulse,
Gluten-Free,
Lunch,
Raw Food,
Sauces Condiments and Toppings,
Sea Veggies,
Snacks,
SuperFoods,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free,
Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
If you are a regular on YumUniverse then you know that this month we are sharing recipes that use the nutritional powerhouse—Sea Veggies. This dulse-based recipe is one that I am trying to eat more often these days to support my electrolyte balance, and to help keep my cortisol levels in check. It’s super easy to make and you can spread it on Manna bread (my fave above), enjoy it with fresh veggies, or spread it on crackers. Sometimes, if it’s already made and in the fridge, I’ll just eat a spoonful or three to satisfy hunger—seaweed is truly one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. Read more…
Tags: Blender, Detox, Dulse, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Raw Food, Sauces Condiments and Toppings, Sea Veggies, Snacks, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
I’m going to start a new YumUniverse series this year in an effort to introduce YU to new (or not-so-new) nutrient-dense foods. Once a month, I will choose a particular food, and at least once a week I will share a recipe using that food. That way, you will be able to experiment all month-long. You’ll be able to see how versatile that ingredient is, feel the benefits of that food by month’s end, and if you have to purchase a larger amount of that ingredient, it won’t sit lonely in your pantry or fridge after being used in only one recipe.
I’d like to kick off this series with a particular food that used to scare me, and I imagine it will some of YU, too. Rest assured though, that I have come up with recipes that make this particular food something that you’ll end up craving. And if you have a particular recipe using this food, share with us. We may just post/link to your recipe! Read more…
Tags: Gluten-Free, How-To, Nutrition Info, Raw Food, SuperFoods, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free, Whole Food of the Month
Written by: Heather Crosby
This post contains a video (after the jump) for my favorite Almond Crunch Kale Chips recipe. Thought I’d share it again since it has a few extra tips included and they make great healthy travel food—Happy Holidays! If you haven’t made these yet, now is the time. Read more…
Tags: Dehydrator, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Raw Food, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
If you want more energy, stronger and more efficient elimination/digestion, reduced cravings for bad foods, a stronger immune system (’tis the season for colds and flu), healthy skin and hair and a bunch of other goodness, it’s time to bring the power of the green smoothie into your life with this simple recipe. A green smoothie would do you right after all the holiday feasting this past weekend. Read more…
Tags: Beverages, Blender, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Raw Food, Smoothies, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
I read about this snack in Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Eat to Live and have been making versions of it ever since. It’s genius really. Quick, easy and satisfying. Sometimes in the morning, when I know I’ll be away from home until the afternoon, I’ll roll a bunch of these babies up, put them in a bag and bring them with me, so if hungers hits, I’m prepared. I’ve also enjoyed these for breakfast and as a dessert, too. Read more…
Tags: Breakfast, Family, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Raw Food, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Dehydrator,
Family,
Food Processor,
Gluten-Free,
Kids,
Lunch,
Raw Food,
Snacks,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
This past weekend, YU Contributor Maya Henderson and I took out my newly rehabbed 1968 Shasta Loflyte Trailer for a quick Glamping (oh yes, glamorous luxury camping) trip to Kettle Moraine State Forest in Wisconsin. I prepared a ton of tasty YumUniverse recipes for our adventure and one of them is a new favorite, Almond Crunch Kale Chips. I thought I’d share that recipe and our overall menu with YU. Don’t be surprised what foods make easy, healthy camping eats. It just takes a little bit of prep. Read more…
Tags: Dehydrator, Family, Food Processor, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Raw Food, Snacks, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
I hear it all the time: “Oh, I could never live without cheese.” “What do you eat for breakfast?” “What about calcium?” So, I thought it was time to pull together The Ultimate Guide to Life Without Dairy Products and I am days away from releasing it to those in need.
Dairy Freedom is an interactive, 39-page collection of recipes and information that proves that dairy-free is not about limitations. Dairy-Free is about infinite possibilities. Read more…
Tags: Dairy Freedom, Gluten-Free, How-To, Raw Food, Raw Food Lifestyle, Vegan Food, Vegan Lifestyle, Vegetarian Food, Vegetarian Lifestyle, Wheat-Free
1st Birthday Celebration,
Blender,
Breakfast,
Contest,
Dessert,
Family,
Gluten-Free,
Incredible Self,
Kids,
Raw Food,
Smoothies,
Snacks,
Tracy Russell,
Vegan Food,
Vegetarian Food,
Wheat-Free
Written by: Heather Crosby
Tracy Russell, from Incredible Self, not only sent in an easy, summery, party-appropriate Raw Rice Pilaf recipe for the YumUniverse 1st Birthday Recipe Contest, but she sent us this Tropical Layered Strawberry Mango Fusion Smoothie, too. I thought I should share this one with YU—it’s pretty tasty.
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Tags: 1st Birthday Celebration, Blender, Breakfast, Contest, Dessert, Family, Gluten-Free, Incredible Self, Kids, Raw Food, Smoothies, Snacks, Tracy Russell, Vegan Food, Vegetarian Food, Wheat-Free
