Brilliant green, snappy and packed with flavor, this nutritious springtime veggie is a welcome addition to any meal. Here's everything you need to know about asparagus, from how to select the freshest spears at the grocery store to storing it for the longest shelf-life, to all of the best recipes featuring this favorite veggie. Read the full article The Elegance of Asparagus: How to Prepare and Cook at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Summer calls for long days at the beach, picnics, and of course, lemonade! As an island girl, I love my lemonade ice-cold and very sweet. Read the full article Refreshing Homemade Lemonade Recipe at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Grilling fruit somehow enhances sweetness and adds a wonderful, slightly charred taste, bringing a whole other dimension to fruit. Have you ever tried grilled fruit? Read the full article RECIPE: Grilled Summer Fruit at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Açai bowls are pretty much a daily staple for me, as someone who follows a plant-based diet. I absolutely love their frosty texture and pile of all sorts of different toppings. Read the full article Yummy Acai Bowl Recipe at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Many gluten-free types of pasta are made from brown rice, quinoa, cornflour, and even black bean. And yes, each has a slightly different feel! For example, brown-rice based pastas need less cook time for that al dente pasta texture. Read the full article Alternatives To Traditional Pasta at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

The first time I ever had a kale smoothie my taste buds were as confused as my eyesight. Before this, I hadn’t consumed anything in the color of leafy green and while questioning my beverage decision at the organic juice shop, I regretfully wished I had opted for a quick, relatively painless shot of wheatgrass instead. Read the full article Aloe Vera & Kale Smoothie Recipe for Skin Detox at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Beginning a plant-based lifestyle can be difficult, especially when learning how to navigate the grocery store in a new way. However, finding alternative methods to create fully-balanced meals is easier than you think. Read the full article Essential Groceries to Kickstart Your Plant-based Journey at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Jennie Miremadi, MS, CNS is an integrative clinical nutritionist and wellness coach based in Los Angeles, California. Her nutritional approach is based on integrative and functional nutrition, a scientific, evidence-based approach that considers how a person's unique biochemical individuality together with mind, body, soul, lifestyle, and environmental factors impact health. Read the full article How To Transition to a Plant-Based Diet at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

Juicing is a wonderful way to include vegetables into your life (I hate the word 'diet') because nutrients are able to assimilate into your body more easily, giving you more energy. Read the full article How To Start Juicing: A Recipe for Rookies at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more

This chocolate raspberry smoothie bends all of the rules and infuses your morning routine with a kiss of sweetness. In fact, the flavor combination of raspberries and chocolate is so tasty you might find yourself whipping up a second batch for an afternoon pick-me-up. Read the full article Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Recipe at Kimberly Elise Natural Living ..read more