Did someone say Portobello Mushroom Pizza???

Former Miss USA, Susie Castillo did.  This recipe looks fantastic.  To make it vegan, I would substitute Daiya cheese for the goat.  It also would be delicious with no cheese at all.  Awesome video, Susie!!  You rock!!

-♥ J :)

P.S. A little weekend reading…

• Ellen Degeneres on being vegan.
• Bottled water guilt.
• Oh, geez.  Didn't know about this.
• An apple a day melts the pounds away.
• Ah...Europe.
• 30 by 30.
• Are humans natural vegetarians?
• The secret is Umami.
• If you need a jumpstart...

Goop for Breakfast

I've never been a big breakfast person.  A cup of black coffee and I'm good to go.  However, these breakfast ideas from GOOP look so delicious they could entice even the staunchest of breakfast avoiders.  Check out the smoothie recipes below.  Yum, yum and yum!!!

-♥ J :)

P.S.  Sorry about the interruption, but detox talk is on hold until next week.  Next Wednesday I'll pick up where we left off with Natalia Rose and Kris Carr.  I have a busy few days coming up, so I really can't give the ladies my full attention until then.  Meanwhile, I'm still happily following the Clean elimination diet we talked about last week.

photo via Goop

Chocolate Love Smoothie
Makes 1

• 1 Sustain packet, or about 3 tbsp non-dairy protein powder made with pea or hemp (preferably) or with flax or rice protein (or a blend)
• 4 - 6 oz water
• 4 - 6 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 frozen banana cut into chunks
• small piece of avocado – about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1 tbsp raw cacao
• 1 tsp raw honey or stevia or xylitol to taste
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 - 4 ice cubes

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

photo via Goop

Piña Colada Smoothie
Makes 1

• 1 Sustain packet, or about 3 tbsp non-dairy protein powder made with pea or hemp (preferably) or with flax or rice protein (or a blend)
• 4 - 6 oz water
• 4 - 6 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 cup frozen pineapple pieces
• small piece of avocado – about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1⁄4 of a small one
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 - 4 cubes ice

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

photo via Goop

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Makes 1

• 1 Sustain packet, or about 3 tbsp non-dairy protein powder made with pea or hemp (preferably) or with flax or rice protein (or a blend)
• 1 Greens packet or about 1 tbsp of a greens powder mix made with organic fruits and vegetables and alkalizing grass juices
• 4 - 6 oz water
• 4 - 6 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• small piece of avocado – about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves or 1/8 tsp organic peppermint extract
• sweeten to taste with either raw honey, xylitol or stevia
• 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs
• 2 - 4 ice cubes

Add all ingredients except the cacao nibs to a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Then, add the cacao nibs and blend for another 5 – 10 seconds to break up the nibs into little bits.

Every day is Earth Day

“Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you. Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it -- every, every minute?” 

― Thornton Wilder, Our Town

-♥ J :)

P.S.  Earth Day tips HERE and HERE. 
P.P.S. Earth Day video courtesy of John Highsmith Photography.

Farmageddon Trailer

Yeah, THIS MOVIE is going on my must watch list.

-♥ J :)

The Clean Up

I could look at the Clean portion of this month's cleanse in one of two ways: 

1. An epic failure in that I did not quit coffee, I barely followed the rules, I missed that gum(!) was on the avoid list and accidentally ended the week in a feast of cake pops and wine.

OR

2.  A really good try.

I am going to go with option number 2, because that is just the barrel of sunshine and pixie dust that I am.  Also, I really did give it the old college try.  And by "college try" I mean the way that I tried in college…half-assed and full of caffeine...  

Clean Lasagna

Wow.  How amazing does THIS RECIPE for Vegetable Lasagna with Cashew Cheese look???  Cleanse or no cleanse these are some seriously drool worthy photos.  It doesn't seem like the lasagna is that difficult to make, either.  I mean it's definitely more of a challenge than millet and broccoli, but I think I can branch out. ;)

-♥ J :)

P.S.  Today is Day 1 of the Natalia Rose Detox for Women portion of the cleanse.  More info on that, as well as a Clean recap, coming up.

Recipe by Frank Giglio

Photos by Jenny Nelson

Happy Healthy Belly TV: How to Make Broccoli

I made this video for my mom.  She insists on microwaving her broccoli even though I've told her (and told her) that there is an easy, delicious way to make frozen broccoli in just 5 minutes without using the microwave.  So, I decided to make this video to prove exactly how easy it is.  In fact, it is SO easy that you may find yourself thinking, "Really??  You made a video about that???"  Yes.  Yes, I did.  Warning:  In the video I talk with my mouth full and do The Robot.  I'm not sure which is more offensive…

-♥ J :)

P.S.  Love you, Mom!!!

Five Minute Broccoli
Ingredients:

• 1 bag of frozen organic broccoli
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lemon
• olive oil 
• lemon pepper

Directions:

1. Pour frozen broccoli in a skillet with lid (like THIS ONE) and cover with1/4 cup water.
2. Cover with lid and set stovetop to med/high heat.
3. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. When time is up, turn off the stove.
5. Add olive oil, lemon and lemon pepper to taste.
6. Eat and enjoy!