Summer Heat + Strawberry Mint Sorbet

This Summer, I am offering an AMAZING summer cleanse that will change the way you view healthy. Healthy does NOT mean deprivation.  Instead of focusing on what you cannot eat, I am giving you over 70 delicious recipes that will have you thinking, "there is no way this is good for me!"

Strawberry Mint Sorbet

Au contraire.  Each of these recipes was designed by a master chef, including this delicious Strawberry Mint Sorbet, to be healthy and cleanse-friendly.

The food we put into our mouths can have powerful effects on the body.  It can either lead to inflammation or give us endless energy.  What I am offering is not just a cleanse; it is designed to help you identify and eliminate foods that may be wreaking havoc on your system and not allowing you to reach your health goals. 


In fact, we just wrapped up our July Summer Nourishing Cleanse group and here is what folks have to say:


" I feel better than I have in years!  I've added some new foods into my diet that are now going to stay in my diet, and as a bonus, I lost 5 pounds!  Which I could never shake after having a baby at 41.  I'm now sticking with my new regime because I simply feel better.  Thank you for the kick start for focusing on my own health.......you made a difference to me this summer!"
- Heather T., Georgetown, MA


Imagine living a life where you're full of energy.  You wake up in the morning feeling refreshed. You've got a bounce in your step.  You glow.  And everyone around you is asking, "What did you do?"  But you know that all you're doing is eating clean, whole foods.  That's it!  You can hardly believe that it's possible to feel this amazing while eating food that actually tastes good.

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Strawberry Sorbet with Mint

This is one of my favorite desserts from our Summer Nourishing Cleanse program.  Cleansing in late summer is perfect for reducing heat that your body accumulates all summer long.  This sorbet, along with all of the other 70+ recipes, is perfect for removing this heat out of your body with nature's naturally cooling foods. Serve it up and enjoy!

Strawberries + Mint = Yum!

- 3 cups frozen organic strawberries (link to why you want to choose organic)
- 1 cup organic apple juice or coconut water (I prefer coconut water for this recipe)
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves

In a high speed blender, add all ingredients.  Blend until well incorporated and smooth.  Serve immediately.

Bon Appetit!


Be well,

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My Proven Method to Satisfy Your Ice Cream Craving

When people ask me what my favorite food vices are, there are always two; a good quality dark chocolate and ice cream.  While the first one can actually be good for you if you read your ingredients carefully, as outlined in this post, the latter, well.......ice cream is ice cream.  Dairy, fat, and loads and loads of sugar. Yet, I LOVE IT.

We live down the road from one of the best home made ice cream shops in Massachusetts.  Voted Best of Boston a few years in a row, it is difficult to resist!  What makes it even more difficult is the fact that I drive by this place EVERY SINGLE WORK DAY.  Temptation ensues.

When the temperature gets really hot, and the ice cream craving strikes, I realize that what my body is really craving is the cooling sensation and texture of the ice cream rather than the actual product itself. With a quick do-it-yourself nourishing dessert, you can actually trick your body into thinking it's getting the real thing.  The key is in the texture and the temperature.

Home Made "Ice Cream"

You can make a home made soft serve "ice cream" with just a few simple ingredients and your food processor:

• 1 Frozen Banana per serving
• A splash of Almond or Coconut Milk (around a tablespoon)
• Toppings of Choice

Faux Ice Cream Base

It's very important that the banana you use is completely frozen, otherwise you will end up with mush .

• Place the frozen banana in the food processor.  
• Add a tablespoon of the almond or coconut milk. 
• Blend

That's it!  You'll want to keep checking to make sure that the banana has the consistency of soft serve.  If it appears too chunky, add a bit more of your almond or coconut milk and process until smooth.

I typically make mine with a tablespoon of raw cacao powder for a chocolate ice cream.  Or my other favorite choice is to top with dark chocolate chunks for a twist on chocolate chip.  Of course there are so many other things you can do such as add strawberries in the banana base or on top, the same with cherries or other fruit of choice to make it uniquely yours.  Optional:  for a decadent twist, try adding almond or other nut butter to the base.  I prefer walnut butter for this recipe.

Raw Chocolate "Ice Cream"

While I certainly indulge from time to time with a delicious home made ice cream from my favorite stand (and my kids do too!), I can satisfy my cravings for ice cream with a delicious impostor on the nights of the week where having an ice cream isn't an option.  I live by the belief that moderation is the key to healthy living.  That means all things healthy, and not so healthy too.

After all, summer wouldn't be summer without the experience of a treat from the ice cream stand every now and again to take in the warmth and joy that summer has to offer.  Wouldn't you agree?


Be well,

Janelle 

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