by Dorothy Greco | May 30, 2013 | Blog, Health & Wellness, Spirituality
Due to chronic pain, sleep often evades me. When the insomnia happens for more than five consecutive nights, I have to draw upon every ounce of my spirituality to get through the dark hours without cursing God or descending into despair. Suffering reveals the extent...
by Dorothy Greco | Mar 11, 2013 | Blog, Health & Wellness
This has become my go-to juice when I am feeling a bit draggy. Beets support liver function. Ginger and lemon boost the immune system. Celery adds in natural potassium and sodium. Carrots for Vitamin A and apple for Vitamin C. Both of these last two also add sweet to...
by Dorothy Greco | Mar 9, 2013 | Blog, Health & Wellness
This has become my all-time favorite GF/DF treat. Think really good fudge. Even if you never liked fudge. Made with organic coconut manna, coconut oil, cacao, vanilla, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and cacao nibs. That’s it. While coconut oil is a saturated fat,...
by Dorothy Greco | Mar 5, 2013 | Blog, Health & Wellness
Big thanks to my friend Cheryl for creating and baking this for me. Spicy Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Gluten and Dairy Free Pre-heat oven to 350 Tightly wrap the outside bottom and sides of 9-10 inch spring-form pan with 2 layers of foil Crust 2 C DF/GF ginger snaps...
by Dorothy Greco | Feb 10, 2013 | Blog, Health & Wellness
Apple Chocolate Fudgies GF/DF I can’t take any credit for this awesome recipe. The crew at Debra’s Natural Foods in West Concord came up with it. It’s a cross between a brownie and cake. Healthy enough for breakfast (in my humble opinion). 10 medjool dates, pitted 4...
by Dorothy Greco | Feb 8, 2013 | Blog, Health & Wellness
Gluten and Dairy Free Banana Chocolate Nut Cookies 4 ripe bananas 1/2 C virgin coconut oil (melted) or other healthy oil such as walnut 1/2 C either maple syrup or agave syrup 1 t vanilla extract or 1/2 t almond extract 1/3 C soy or any alternative milk or 2 eggs 2 C...
