by McKenna Gordon | Feb 5, 2012 | Dessert, Raw, Recipes, Smoothies, Vegetarian
This delicious banana split dessert shake recipe is a healthy treat for those mornings that you just don’t feel like adding a lot of green to your smoothies. If you’re just getting into fruit and green smoothies this is a good one to keep you going...
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 5, 2012 | Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian
Before I get into the details of these Avocado Enchiladas, I should give a small disclaimer. I am a whole foods advocate. For me, whole foods are defined as anything completely natural or as close to natural as possible. This obviously includes all fruits and...
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 5, 2012 | Dips & Sauces, Recipes, Vegetarian
I really, REALLY love this authentic hummus recipe! Sometimes, even when you buy it from the store, hummus just doesn’t taste right. But that’s not the case with this one. It’s got this wonderful depth of flavor, with a hint of sweetness....
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 2, 2012 | Dips & Sauces, Raw, Vegetarian
This two-minute avocado dip recipe is delicious for all ages, and a fun way for kids to get excited about a nutritious snack. I love that you don’t need any dishes. Mother nature’s “bowl” fits perfectly in anyone’s hand, and kids love to...
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 2, 2012 | Nutrition, Raw, Recipes, Soup
I don’t know about where you live, but it’s COLD in these here parts. (Wait, that phrase sounded just fine in my head, but now that I’ve typed it, I’m psyching myself out… that phrase is referring to a geographical location, right? Not...
by McKenna Gordon | Feb 1, 2012 | Main Dish, Recipes
This Honey Glazed Chicken Dijon recipe is a great family friendly dish. It can can be a delicious chicken recipe with or without the salad greens listed in the ingredients. If you’re looking to combine a two healthy recipes try serving it with the Roasted...
by McKenna Gordon | Jan 30, 2012 | Mexican, Nutrition, Recipes, Salad
There’s no hope for me: I will always love Mexican food… but this healthy taco salad recipe makes me feel better about my obsession. It’s not that Mexican food is bad, per se. It’s just that whenever I have a Mexican dish, I feel this...
by McKenna Gordon | Jan 26, 2012 | Nutrition
The subject of sweeteners is something I’m rather passionate about, as I’m sure it is with most of the health-seekers who read this website. There is so much misinformation about artificial sweeteners and even natural sweeteners. One that is causing a...
by McKenna Gordon | Jan 23, 2012 | Dessert, Recipes
This recipe isn’t just gluten free. It’s also egg free, butter free and refined sugar free! I posted about this on my Facebook page, and someone said, “That sounds like a handful of chocolate chips!” Doesn’t it, though? Without butter,...
by McKenna Gordon | Dec 1, 2011 | Fitness, Mind & Soul, Nutrition, Well-being
Calling all fudge-loving, candy-cane licking, fruit-cake devouring divas and dudes! Sign up for McKenna Gordon’s 15 Days of Christmas green smoothie challenge and make this December the healthiest you’ve ever had… Punch cravings and binging right...