Category Archives: Recipe Makeover

Caramel Apples

Caramel Apples 1 cup maple syrup 1 ¼ cups coconut cream (not coconut milk) ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt apples, sliced, for dipping Heat maple syrup in a saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edges –a very low simmer. Continue heating … Continue reading

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Busy Mommy/Healthy Kid: Vegan Chili Recipe

Here is a fast and easy recipe to make when you have nothing in the refrigerator and still need to make dinner.  This is a yummy and tasty chili that can be used on top of brown rice, baked potato … Continue reading

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Vegan Taco Recipe

Are you ready to make your life more vibrant and healthful? YES! The transition to a healthier lifestyle can sometimes be daunting. Cooking and preparing are meant to be fulfilling and fun. Here’s an idea for a simple recipe makeover … Continue reading

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Raw Zucchini “Noodles” with Vegan Pesto

Making Zucchini “Noodles” with Vegan Pesto for dinner tonight. One tip before I give out my pesto recipe. For zucchini noodles to be more “chewy” and pasta like, you do need to dry them out. For some this is too … Continue reading

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Mindful Nutrition: Roasted Potatoes with Vegan Cashew Sour “Cream”

Oh my gosh…just made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! My husband and daughter are so lactose intolerant, they haven’t had sour cream in years. This was a perfect substitute.  Might even serve to “real” people tonight at our neighborhood “snow in” pot luck!! … Continue reading

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Balanced Bodies: More Than A Vegan Cookbook!

Are you ready to make your life more vibrant and healthful? YES! The transition to a healthier lifestyle can sometimes be daunting. Cooking and preparing are meant to be fulfilling and fun. Our hope is that you take an idea or two and … Continue reading

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9 Different and Tasty Ways to Enjoy Healthy Party Food

Cajun Bean Chili Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp fennel seeds … Continue reading

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You’re Invited to a Free Holiday Recipe Makeover Event at Nava Health & Vitality Center!

With the holidays right around the corner, the Nava Team would like to invite you to our “Free Holiday Recipe Makeover” event on Tuesday, November 4th from 7:00pm to 8:15pm featuring Ana Goldseker (that’s me!), our Director of Nutrition. Ana … Continue reading

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