Beet Kvass (Video)

Beet Kvass is one of the cornerstones of many traditional diets as well as foundational to certain gut-healing approaches such as the GAPS protocol. Beets are incredibly liver-supportive, so whenever there are issues with digestion or in the intestines, there is often an incidence of a compromised liver and hence beets and especially kvass can be a great addition. Beets are also a blood purifier, they can help with detoxification that will be happening as your digestive and intestinal systems are being supported. Plus, beets and the kvass are also supportive to the kidneys and Urinary system.

Vegan Nori Wraps Easy Lunch Time Favorite

Sometimes I get hungry around midday, and I just cannot bear another green salad. I love all the raw ingredients that go in salads, but I sometimes just get tired of a forkful of greens. I’ve got a great way to make salads super easy, peasy and soo yummy!

Raw Food Passion

Introducing Elaina Love – A raw food passion story of decadence, beauty, and health: One beautiful woman is changing the raw food movement from “broccoli again?” to “holy amazing joy, have you tried that chocolate dessert?!”

It’s a Lovely Day to chose Love

Love is in the air here at Pure Joy Culinary Academy. Ever since I got myself into raw food (many Valentine’s days ago), it has been my mission to share ​Love everywhere I go — through acts of kindness, inspiring words, simple sharing with friends, and most especially through the food that I prepare.

Gorgeous Green Juice

I just finished teaching at Whole Foods in Tucson. Here’s a quick video on how to make Gorgeous Green Juice with just a Vitamix.

Best Beet Hummus Recipe

Eating is such a passion and a pleasure…especially for us foodies. It’s not just about swallowing something down because it’s good for me. I choose to experience my food with all my senses. If I don’t really enjoy my food, the way it smells, looks and feels in my mouth, then I feel something in life is missing, and I don’t feel as passionate about anything.