Let’s CELEBRATE! Apple season, that is! There are few things more satisfying than biting into a fresh, crisp, sweet-tart apple. Preferably right off the tree, but I suppose that’s a pretty high standard. However, even if you don’t go apple picking, thank goodness for farmers’ markets and an abundance of organic produce at many grocery stores. I am already seeing quite a variety of in-season apples popping up in stores and I could not be happier! […]

Salted. Caramel. Snack. Bites. I am justifying it. You can eat caramel as a healthy snack. Miracles do happen! The secret to nutritious caramel flavor and texture: medjool dates, cashew butter, and maca! A magical trio! No flour, oil or sugar required. We’re winning today! And oh-so-simple. Just blitz in a food processor and waa-laaa, Salted Caramel Snack Bites in no time! These are a perfect: breakfast accompaniment, on-the-go snack, pot-luck or picnic dish, or […]

So this entree salad, friends. It’s simple, every day food at its finest! And it was a hit on Instagram, so sharing it with you! It’s: Savory. Veggie-filled. With some filling carbs. And spice from the salsa. Oh, and creaminess from the avocado, because AVOCADO = LIFE. Ima right? And for anyone with diet restrictions, this is also vegan and paleo. And ideal for an anti-inflammatory diet. Yup. Yup! For health reason, this salad is […]

Happy August, foodie tribe! I haven’t shared a 10 minute recipe in a while! And to be honest, 10 minute recipes are much of what I eat, because even I don’t want to be a kitchen slave most days. In a perfect world, I would have unlimited time to cook my heart out with zero responsibilities, but there’s this thing called REALITY, dammit. Anywho, in addition to being freaky fast (take that, Jimmy John’s!), this […]

Today’s post is not a recipe (gasp!) but instead an insightful interview with Breanne Hull, an emotional eating coach. I want The Naked Food Life blog to add value to readers on multiple levels, so I’m excited to explore more of the mental and emotional aspects of food and cooking. Breanne transformed her relationship with food (and her life!) by exploring the limiting beliefs and emotions beneath emotional eating, and is now living a confident […]

Let’s talk healthy cookies! There’s a billion (no, really!) “healthy” chocolate chip cookie recipes hanging out on the world wide web. Some, more delicious than others 😉 Here’s the problem: Paleo versions usually have eggs and/or a crazy amount of not-budget-friendly almond flour. Vegan versions have 1 or more of these: gluten, inflammatory grains, refined sugar Also, most vegan and paleo versions have a lot of added coconut oil which isn’t terrible, but isn’t always […]