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Which is Better: iHerb or Vitacost? (2020 Update)

Posted by on April 25, 2016 in Uncategorized 14 Comments

For health-food addicts living outside of their home country, it is often difficult (or completely impossible) to find things you might be accustomed to, such as pantry staples, special dietary items, decent quality and priced vitamins and supplements, favorite ‘natural’ toiletries and preferred cleaning products. I’m all for trying out and supporting local products when

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Green Tea Truffles

Posted by on February 25, 2016 in Recipes 1 Comment

Japanese Kit Kat candy bars come in numerous unique flavors, to say the least, one of which is green tea.  I never would have imagined how good the combination of green tea and white chocolate would taste until I first made these Green Tea Truffles.  If you are not a fan of green tea, you

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When Juice Fasts Go Wrong

Posted by on August 15, 2015 in Food 3 Comments

Kevin and I recently watched the film, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” and got hyper-wound-up about going on a juice fast (o.k., mostly Kevin). So, 24 hours later, there I was, filling up the Graco Trekko stroller with mounds of fruit and vegetables for our juicing pleasure. We had done a week-long fast in the

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Thai Lime Energy Balls

Posted by on June 27, 2015 in Recipes 4 Comments

Lime is such a refreshing flavor, and I can’t get enough of it when it is paired with coconut. Medjool dates will produce the best results due to their soft texture and sweet, almost caramel taste, but if you can’t find or afford them, use the softest and sweetest dates you can find. These lime

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Raw Shamrock Shake

Posted by on March 16, 2015 in Recipes 2 Comments

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here is a green shamrock shake recipe that won’t leave you feeling sick or let you crash from sugar overload! Of course, this cool, minty drink can be enjoyed any day of the year. This recipe serves one, but feel free to double it to satisfy two thirsty people.

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