Deepak Chopra, in his classic book Perfect Heath, says that perfect health begins with perfect digestion. When I first read his book in 1995, this idea was transformational for me. Upon reflection however, I realized that I had experienced perfect digestion ten years earlier when I began properly combining my food after reading a popular diet book at the time called, Fit For Life. When I changed my diet and starting paying attention to proper food combining, eating only fruit until noon and not combining proteins and complex carbohydrates, I immediately lost weight and felt more energy. Read More »

This is a fabulous winter salad. It’s easy to make, plus it’s flavorful, gorgeous and hearty. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Read More »

This is a super simple recipe that is fun for all and super delicious.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.  This recipe comes to us from my friend Celeste Williams. Read More »

This is a wonderful hearty winter dish.  I recommend that you make it a couple hours to a day ahead of time to let the flavors blend.  Give it a try and let me know what you think. Read More »

This is my new favorite :)  This is a great crossover dish that everyone, raw and non-raw, will enjoy.  Give it a try and let me know what you think. Read More »

Date Poppers are my favorite raw holiday treat.  It’s simple, all you need is three ingredients.  Medjool dates, mint leaves, and pomegranate seeds.  Bring them to your next holiday party and watch them disappear. Read More »

If you want to experience ridiculous amounts of energy, crystal clear mental clarity, more creativity and outrageous joy, raw food is the way to do it.  I went raw about three years ago now, and experienced a radical shift in my overall health and well-being.  I lost 10 lbs within a month and 20 lbs within 6 months, my energy went through the roof, and the abnormal cells that the doctor had discovered were gone. Besides that, my hot flashes disappeared, I require less sleep, and I found a deeper Spiritual connection. Read More »

Thanksgiving can be a time to celebrate being Raw…  and introduce the rest of the family to some delicious, gorgeous raw treats.  These are some of my absolute favorites.  Try them out this Thanksgiving and let me know what you think.   Read More »

If you want to find out what fruits and vegetables are in season in your part of the United States, this is a great tool made available by simplesteps.org. Just enter the state where you live and the time of year, and you’ll get a list of the fruits and veggies that are in season. Even better, click on the Farmer’s Market tab, enter your zip code, and you’ll get a list of all the farmer’s markets in your area where you can buy fresh seasonal produce. When you buy locally and eat seasonally, it makes for a happier planet. Enjoy!

Join me for a day of Outrageous Joy Raw Food cuisine at The Spa Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand.