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I never thought I could love apple, lemon, and leafy green juice but after four days I can officially say the combination is wonderful! Today wasn’t so much a juicing day because I had more smoothies than juices but it everything I consumed was nutritious and energizing! I gave one 16 oz. juice to a coworker who needed much more than I did, but I replaced it with a smoothie with greens, tahini, vanilla, and […]

My favorite day thus far! Eating pancakes for breakfast may seem like a major no-no while juicing. However, my specialty is making recipes that are a million times more nutritious than the traditional preparation. These pancakes are organic, minimally processed, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, guilt-free and they definitely satisfied my yearning for a meal with substance.  My first juice was actually a fruit-filled smoothie that provided some satiety. My second juice was wonderful: apple and lemon […]

Juicing – Day 2 After taking the first chug of my second 16 ounce juice, I was oh so grateful that I opted for 48 ounces rather than 96. This mid-day juice consisted of celery, cucumber, and blue green algae. In my opinion, very unpleasant. However, the other two juices were pretty good and that spicy sea-like juice made me savor and appreciate the avocado and smoothie I had for dinner. With that, I present […]

My greatest intention this Spring is to create a healthier lifestyle in order to rebuild my physical and mental health. Four weeks ago, a began oil pulling which has been proven to reduce infections, promote oral health, whiten teeth, reduce seasonal allergies . . . and who knows what other magic! It is definitely something worth researching and trying. And it is so much more convenient, cost-effective and healthier than treating these conditions with drugs, […]

Ashley here. Welcome to The Naked Food Life where I will begin to document my culinary creations using beautiful, fresh, NAKED ingredients. I have been taking photos of the majority of my meals for over two years and now I am motivated to share my triumphs with other health-centered foodies who also strive to nourish themselves with unprocessed foods. After discovering some truly amazing food blogs through pinterest, facebook, and other social media I am inspired to establish my own […]