December 2012 – Natural Wellness Academy

Nourishing Body, Mind, and Career

Dr. LJ’s Healthy “Not Really Egg” Nog — Raw Vegan

Eggnog is a holiday favorite, but is often an empty-calorie drink that can threaten freshly-made New Year’s Resolutions. In this appearance on Daytime TV Show (scroll down for video), Dr. LJ demonstrates how to make an alternative eggnog that is egg- and dairy-free, yet boasts all the best qualities of eggnog and none of its worst!

Raw-nog an excellent drink to serve to lactose-intolerant individuals who want to partake in festivities but can’t consume the traditional drink. Check out the video and recipe below the fold.

Easy as Pie – Banana Creme, that is!

Raw, Vegan and Gluten-Free

This was one of my first “inventions” when I jumped headfirst into the raw foods world. I always recommend having a bag or two of raw cashews on hand (I buy mine at Trader Joe’s, they are competitively-priced and great quality) as they only require an hour or two of soaking to get the right consistency for making an impromptu Vanilla Pudding or Vegan Ranch Dressing.

Raw desserts are so superior to convention ones, not only in nutrition and digestibility, but also in flavor. They are quite concentrated and dense and truly “a little goes a long way.” I have made this for company and it’s always a hit that opens up more of a discussion on raw foods. Try topping it with a simple chocolate sauce that you can serve at room temperature or warm it gently in a saucepan for a lovely pairing with the frozen pie.

Frozen Banana Creme Pie

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