YumUniverse Recipe Video: Almond Crunch Kale Chips

Kale. Let's talk about kale. It's one of the most nutritious and easily digested greens out there, yet it is one of the most untouched. Don't be scared of it, but rather embrace it. It's not just for health nuts. Fabulous recipes using this leafy green are scattered galore, and Heather Crosby from the wonderful YumUniverse, has come to share one of the best and easiest ways to eat it. Incorporate this delicious veggie into your snacking regime with these oh-so-yummy Almond Crunch Kale Chips.

The Latest on Dairy Freedom + a SWEET Giveaway

After much research and personal evaluation recently, I have come to the decision to eliminate dairy from my diet. My energy levels have been off the charts and I am feeling great, but can I just say I desperately miss cheese and ice cream? Dairy Freedom eGuide to the rescue! You may remember Heather Crosby from the article 5 Recipes from a Fascinating Foodie! Well, for reminders or new readers, she's the rockstar lady behind Yum Universe, and she has concocted the ultimate interactive eGuide proving that going Dairy-Free is not about limitations, but rather it is about new infinite possibilities. But...finding those possibilities require some expert help! Agreed?A Word from Heather“I can’t live without dairy” is one of the biggest statements that I hear from people who aren’t ready for optimal health. Well, the Dairy Freedom eGuide is just the key to proving that statement to be inaccurate to say the least. This eGuide will have you baking, making yogurts, ice creams, firm cheeses, dressings, milks and more—all dairy-free and gluten-free—with a variety of ingredients that will no doubt make the dairy aisle, well, embarrassed about its lack of creativity.Check out the perks!This interactive and sustainable PDF eGuide includes beautiful, step-by-step instruction for how to create:• Non-Dairy Baking Substitutes• Nut & Seed Cheeses/Spreads (score!)• Desserts• Sauces & Condiments• Dairy-Free Milk & YogurtDairy Freedom:• A sustainable PDF guide—read it electronically, or print out selected pages and put them in a customizable YU binder with your favorite recipes and plant-based information• The only guide of its kind to offer solutions for all the dairy voids you may be experiencing• Includes clickable/interactive icons, info and links to help you effortlessly navigate the guide• Full of inspiring photography, tips and adaptation/substitution suggestions• Includes 24 YumUniverse recipesWe are so passionate about this eGuide, and we want to share the love with you awesome readers. So, riddle me this: ENTER TO WIN your very own copy of Dairy Freedom by answering this question in the comments section: "What dairy product do you think you can't live without?" and up your chances by "liking" the YumUniverse FB page and the LOLO FB page.P.S. Just for your own fun goodness, start following YumUniverse on Twitter to keep up with some totally awesome recipes, fitness Friday's, and rad health tips!

5 Recipes from a Fascinating Foodie

I am way beyond thrilled to announce Heather Crosby, the genius behind YumUniverse as an official LOLO food expert! She will be sharing her super-delicious plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free recipes with us, and I must say these concoctions are not only in the likes of those uber-health-conscious raw-spinach-eating foodies. This recipe wonderland is a place test run by manly-man husbands and kiddos too, with a 99.9% guaranteed lovable response…almost always do they sheepishly ask (as if ashamed they delight in something so healthy) if we can save that meal in our master recipe box.So take a stop by this universe of yumminess, where health is a priority and taste is never compromised. Not to mention, this place is a fantastic resource for nutritional information. So take a visit, subscribe for fun email updates, or even try the YU test drive if you are looking for a premium detox to get your health back on track.Check out the five most popular recipes from this clean eating wonderland.[galleryview id=13]Creamy Millet and Kale Salad Black Quinoa & Sweet Potato Kale Cakes Gluten-Free Dairy Free Mixed Veggie Lasagna Easy, Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream “Cinnamon Toast” Quinoa, Amaranth Power Cereal