THE LILLS FOOD
The Lills Food showcases our food adventures, as we test ingredients and recipes, travel to food places, share food discoveries and promote healthy eating. Enjoy fun food posts, photos, videos and more!
CANNABIS COCONUT OIL RECIPE
We covered many of the amazing medicinal benefits of cannabis in our Rick Simpson Cannabis Oil post, but we also wanted to mention cooking with cannabis. Cannabis oils and butters are a delicious way to get the healing benefits of cannabis into your food. In this...
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POT BROWNIES TREAT DAY RECIPE
We couldn’t leave Colorado without making a batch of delicious treat day pot brownies! The cannabis oil offers some pretty awesome health benefits and gives a great body high. To make the cannabis oil, we used some shake, combined it with coconut oil (you can...
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WHY IS ORGANIC FOOD MORE EXPENSIVE THAN CONVENTIONAL FOOD?
We’ve heard people mention that the reason why they don’t eat organic food often is because it is expensive and we understand. When we visit a grocery store, usually there is a ton of GMO and conventionally grown produce, which is pretty affordable, while...
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HAZELNUT PEAR APPLE PIE TREAT DAY RECIPE
Pie breaks have been a big part of our relaxation over the years, along with treat days. Sometimes we just need to unwind and have a slice of pie! This Hazelnut Pear Apple Pie is so comforting, made with organic pears and apples and an unbeatable hazelnut crust! Enjoy...
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420 CANNABIS OIL GRANOLA RECIPE
The two of us learned about the amazing medicinal benefits of cannabis oil and Rick Simpson Cannabis Oil in Colorado. While we were there, we made and enjoyed this delicious 420 granola. It’s a tasty treat to hit the trails with and enjoy the great outdoors. See...
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THREE GREENS GOLDEN BEET SALAD RECIPE
When the two of us visited Santa Fe, New Mexico, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch at a restaurant called Casa Sena and had one of the most unbelievable salads of our life. It was so fresh, so green and we fell in love with the pickled beets. Now, when we get the craving...
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SPICED KALE CHIPS RECIPE
We love Kale. There are a couple different varieties, all that are packed with super strong anti-cancer properties. When it comes to making Kale Chips, we prefer Lacinato Kale. It has deep roots in Italian cuisine, particularly Tuscany, hence its common name –...
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WHAT DO PRODUCE CODES AND FOOD LABELS MEAN?
We visited a grocery store recently who had one organic produce stand, surrounded by conventionally grown and GMO fruits and veggies. If more people went to the organic stand and the demand grew, so would the supply. Maybe GMO and Conventional Farming would disappear...
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR BENEFITS
We were turned on to apple cider vinegar years ago. We heard it was an excellent dressing for salads and we couldn’t agree more. Since then, we’ve learned how amazing the natural remedy is for the skin. It fights acne, brightens complexion and can be used...
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BANANA PANCAKES RECIPE WITH FLAX SEED EGG SUBSTITUTE
When making the transition from processed food to healthier food, we have definitely had our share of cravings. Our solution: creating and finding healthier food substitutes. One morning, we got a pang for pancakes and created an incredible treat that calls for only…
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE
We took home this beautiful butternut squash from the farmers market and made a delicious soup out of it on a chilly night to warm up. In the ingredients list it includes vegetable broth, but we like to make our own. For this recipe we used carrots, celery, onions,...
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TREAT DAYS & OUR TRANSITION TO A WHOLE FOODS PLANT-BASED DIET
When we married in 2010, we rented a tiny little one-bedroom cottage on a 15 acre farm in South Carolina. We literally crossed the threshold with nothing but the clothes on our backs, all so that we could simplify life and start our marriage on a fresh plate. We were...
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POTATO PACKET RECIPE
Potato packets are a favorite of ours. We’ve been making them together for years and we still make them today. If you haven’t tried them, we’d say it’s time. They are so easy to make, absolutely delicious and they can be cooked on the grill or...
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CHIA POWER GEL RECIPE
We’re always looking for more plant based energy foods to eat and drink in place of caffeinated beverages and over-stimulating energy drinks. Chia Seed Power Gel packs an incredible amount of natural energy, vitamins and nutrients and Chia Seeds can be used in...
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WHITE BEAN HUMMUS RECIPE
We love hummus, but we never knew how easy it was to make! It’s so much fun taking whole ingredients, blending them together and as if by magic, transforming them into mouth-watering dishes! Our white bean hummus is a favorite of ours. Enjoy our recipe below!...
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ICE CREAMLESS RECIPES
We used to scream for ice cream all of the time. Now we scream for ice creamless! It’s homemade ice cream without cream and it is absolutely delicious! We have made it with all kinds of different fruits, but we really love the strawberry banana and kiwi banana...
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BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, FALSE!
When we take a look at animals on Earth, we don’t see them eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. They just eat. They eat when they’re hungry, drink when they’re thirsty and sleep when they’re tired, as they please. Humans on the other hand, have...
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V5 JUICE RECIPE
Experts say when detoxing, fasting or juicing, it’s important to take in more veggies than fruits, to avoid spikes in blood sugar. This made us get creative with vegetables and we learned so much. For instance, we didn’t know you could juice a potato!...
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PH BALANCE + ALKALINE FOOD
A few years ago we learned about pH levels in the body. Dr. Otto Warburg was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research on cancer and he put forth the idea that the root cause of cancer is acidity levels in the body. He and a famed physician, Max Gerson, explained that...
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MUSHROOM ONION SOUP RECIPE
When the first chill of Fall hit, we were quick to cook up some hot soups! One of the easiest and most soothing soups we enjoy is our mushroom onion soup. It’s hearty, the thick red onion melts in our mouths and the mushroom gives it a rustic feel and taste....
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OIL PULLING
We had a good laugh when we came across info on oil pulling. We had been swishing coconut oil in our mouths once a day because we know it kills mouth bacteria and leaves our teeth feeling squeaky clean. It turns out swishing oil in the mouth (on an empty stomach) is...
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SEEDS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA RECIPE
Most people toss the seeds when cooking with butternut squash, but we make sure to save them. Like pumpkin seeds, butternut squash seeds are full of fiber, they are a plant-based protein and are absolutely delicious roasted! We enjoy dusting them with smoked paprika...
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CURE ALL
Max Gerson was a physician who dedicated his entire life to showing people the power of whole plant-based foods and dietary-based treatments that proved to cure cancer and disease. We learned that our bodies have alkaline-acidic levels, that when out of balance, cause...
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THE MELON BREAKDOWN
At more than 90% liquid, melons will pass through the stomach quite quickly if eaten alone. Combining melons with other foods however, creates fermentation of the fast-decomposing melon, which can cause some gastric strain. Next time try eating melons and other fruits...
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