Chef Tiana’s Health Blog

This is a simple recipe to make, low on prep and fancy ingredients. If you’ve been having tummy challenges with your smoothies, check to make sure that you’re not adding too many ingredients—don’t go overboard and throw in everything you find in the fridge! The fresh ginger and parsley in this smoothie will make a …

by Matt Amsden, RAWvolution Hands down, this is one of our very favorite go-to recipes. It makes a flavorful dip, works great as a spread in wraps, and is so unfrigginbelievably good that Leigh always claims she’d eat her own hand if it was covered in this spread. It’s THAT good. 1/2 cup fresh lemon …

RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine by Matt Amsden One of our very favorite recipes to serve at Viva’s retreat center is Matt Amsden’s Cauliflower Couscous. It’s easy to make, incredibly tasty, and has never been turned down by a single guest! The combination of herbs, flavors, and textures are addictive! We love serving this with a …

Wondering how you’ll get through the cold winter months on a raw diet? This crunchy curry salad will warm you up as fast as it takes to make it — just 10 minutes! Ingredients Salad: five large kale leaves 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 tsp. course salt (ex. Himalaya salt) 1/4 cup raw sunflower …

Recipe by Leigh Hopkins, Viva Institute Just when you think you can’t eat another salad, this one will add spice to your repertoire! Eating salads is one of the easiest ways to make a fast, wholesome meal while maintaining a healthy diet. But they can also get old, quickly, which can tempt you to grab …

The first time we made this recipe (the first week we’d gone raw), we felt like GENIUSES! Homemade “ice cream,” anytime we want? BRILLIANT!  We know you’ll love it, too. People new to raw food often wonder how they’ll get beyond their cravings for sugary desserts. Raw or live food desserts that use a large …

by Leigh Hopkins, Viva Institute Ingredients 2 leaves kale 2 cups spinach 1/4 cup parsley 2 to 3 apples 1 cucumber (peel removed) 2 large pieces fresh ginger water or coconut juice Directions Blend in a blender until thoroughly combined.

by Ani Phyo Oh, how we love this recipe! This is a perfect recipe to shake up your breakfast or snack routine. It’s very filling, so you can use it to replace your morning smoothie AND breakfast. Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Ingredients 3 cups water 2 mangoes, peeled, seeded, and cubed (or …