Did you know that your Crock Pot (aka Slow Cooker) is capable of much more than just savoury dishes? Yes it’s true and today we are going to show you how you can make your own healthy, gluten free granola using this wonderful time saving kitchen gadget. If you don’t have one at home, there…
These raw zucchini roll-ups are our spin on traditional ravioli. We realize that pastas often become a staple food for new vegans and vegetarians, however most of the time this kind of fuel is heavily processed, fibre deficient, leads to spikes in blood sugar levels and has very little nutritional value. We wanted to offer you some…
On top of socca pizza or tossed with zucchini noodles, this creamy non-dairy ricotta is a beautiful thing. Just saying. I never like to see the leftover pulp from making home made nut milk go to waste so I keep coming up with different ways to repurpose anything that gets left behind. In this particular recipe I…
Vitamins and minerals are important to vision health. We create this tasty juice recipe that’s good for the eyes, loaded with all the essential nutrients. Our eyes are like a window to the world. Think about it, from the minute we wake up each morning to the second we fall asleep at night, we rely on our eyes to…
The inspiration was to create a creamy smoothie without the use of bananas. Personally I have nothing against bananas,I actually really enjoy them. However there are few reasons why some people might not want to use bananas in their smoothies. Some are allergic to them, some just don’t like the taste of them, and if…
It all started with the desire to create an unconventional avocado recipe – something that would make us pause and say …wow! In our household we believe that avocados rock! Actually I would even admit that we love avocados – a lot. We eat several of them a week. But coming up with an avocado recipe that…
Combination of nuts, seeds and dried fruit can certainly provide a wonderful nutrient-dense snack But be aware! Most packaged trail mixes you will find in stores are far from healthy. Often they are nothing more than salty nuts roasted in unhealthy oils, mixed with pieces dried fruit often double (or even triple) coated in sugar.…
This easy to make hummus is full of antioxidants, fibre and a great source of plant based protein. Another benefit is that you can easily blend it up in just a few minutes! Kale together with hemp hearts and chickpeas creates a bit of a fusion between traditional hummus and pesto sauce. It’s beautifully green, fresh and super versatile…
If spaghetti squash is not your favourite vegetable, don’t give up on it quite yet. Both Nikki and I didn’t really care for it either. Until we made this Greek inspired dish. This is a healthy spin on a meal we enjoyed while visiting the island of Crete. Traditionally made with pasta, this gluten free variation uses Spaghetti Squash instead…
Did you know that the Goji Berry is called the world’s most powerful anti-aging food? Li Qing Yuen is documented as being the oldest person to have ever lived in recorded history. Born in 1678 and living to 1930, he was documented by the Government of China as having lived to 252 years of age.…
A bowl of homemade, tasty soup is a wonderful way to get your body fuelled – not only with nutrients but also with a whole bunch of happiness. If you enjoy cooking, you can have so much fun experimenting with different combinations of vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a unique flavour every time. To give…
Before we get into today’s topic please read this important disclaimer: Just like any post or podcast on this blog, Nikki and I share only our personal experiences. None of the material here is meant to give you diagnosis or treatment. This is purely our way of sharing what has helped us and perhaps some of…
ast Christmas Our friend Missy gave each Nikki and I a box filled with organic skin care goodies. Amongst all was a tiny sample of Day Balm Concentrate by Ryz Rémi. The simplicity of the label design caught my eye right away. I opened the little jar and smelled it – wow what an unique…
more specifically activated charcoal (AC from now on). Maybe you’ve heard of this black dust and are curious about it’s magical powers. Or perhaps you’ve never even came across the name. Either way if you are interested in keeping your body happy and healthy I believe Activated Charcoal deserves your attention. In this post I…
Hello Friends… …this time of the year gets me excited! With all the fresh and local produce available, farmers markets popping up in every neighborhood… I really feel like a kid in a candy store 🙂 🙂 And with all the beautiful fruits and vegetables available I want to make sure I get the best…