[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_029_-_How_to_Deal_with_Social_Pre.mp3] In this episode we will look at most common social aspects of living a plant based life. Once you decide to adapt to this way of living you’ll find new favorite foods. You’ll find out what you like and don’t like to eat. You’ll find great new food options on menus and in your…
This method of preparing cabbage is very simple and extremely delicious! Once you’ve taste roasted cabbage, you will never go back to boiling it. Because of the quick cooking in a very hot and dry oven, the cabbage won’t get all mushy. It will soften slightly but still retain a very pleasing crunch. This is…
This workout is 18 minutes long and it’s made up of bodyweight exercises. I didn’t use any fitness equipment except of my Gymboss Interval Timer (click the blue link for more info on the timer) which I set for 9 rounds of 10 seconds and 30 second long intervals (6 minutes total). Your goal is to do…
If you juice regularly, you’ve probably wondered what to do with leftover fruit and vegetable pulp. I feel incredibly guilty for throwing away the leftover pulp ;( So first rule: never throw the pulp away! Composting is a great way to utilize it, but all that fruit and veggie goodness is an easy way to…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_028_Vegetarian_Diet_Myth_vs_Fact.mp3] In this episode of Active Vegetarian we uncover the truth about the top 9 veggie-eating myths. Whether you’re interested in learning more or are already plant based eater, test your knowledge of animal-free living. Nikki & Zuzana hope to help in answering some questions and correcting any misconceptions that may exist around the vegetarian…
Today’s topic is: “Things you hear about vegetarianism that are just plain wrong!” Through our recent survey, we found out that many readers of our blog and listeners of our podcast are non-vegetarians who lean towards eating mostly plants. If you are one of them and thinking about making a full switch to plant…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_027_-_The_Real_Deal_on_Detox_and_Cleanse_Diets.mp3] From guzzling lemonade and gulping green juices to popping herbal pills, it seems everyone is talking about detoxing and cleansing these days. But what works and what doesn’t? Listen to this episode to find out more. In this Podcast episode Nikki and Zuzana give a great deal of helpful information for those who are…
Holy grocery bills — store-bought energy bars sure aren’t cheap! While healthy energy bar can be a convenient way to fuel up before or after a workout, some varieties contain a long list of artificial ingredients and added sugars, which can do more harm than good. Luckily, it’s super easy to put together homemade bar that has all of the right ingredients and none…
This Vegan Coconut curry is not only a super flavorful dish, but it’s also easy to make and healthy for you! Let’s examine the health benefits of curry, shell we? Turmeric is the primary spice in curries – it’s how you get that beautiful yellow when you’re making a curry. Many medicinal properties have been associated…
Pumpkin Spice Macaroons Makes about 25-30 2 cups shredded, raw, unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup ground raw almonds (or almond flour) 1/2 cup maple syrup (date paste is a great substitute) 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 tsp ginger powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg Dash cloves 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8…
Most of us don’t think about our immune system until we become ill. It’s something lot of us take for granted, yet it’s working on our behalf every minute of the day. Do you ever wonder why is it that some people never get sick, and some people seem to get sick all the time?…
The big myth about getting a flat, jelly-free belly is that you have to do crunches and plank exercises day in and day out. It’s unbelievable how many different devices have been created just to target the mid section – ab rollers, ab glider, ab circle…..all claiming to “melt away the pounds”. The truth is …. no matter what…
This post is long overdue as w’ve had so many of you ask us what is the breakfast to give you energy, satisfy your appetite, and set the stage for sucessful day. Many of us claim that we don’t have enough time in the morning to make something healthy, opting for a bowl of sugary cereal…
Who’s ready for another healthy and mouthwatering dessert? How about Mini raw vegan brownie cheesecakes bars? No cheese? No milk? No butter? Nope, nope and nope. Then what’s that in the “cheesecake”? Cashews. For people who love cheesecake and it’s creaminess, there probably isn’t a healthier alternative than this. Cashews are full of healthy fats such as omega-9…
Hey Guys, Recently we have received a lot of requests to put together a workout routine that would target the midsection. From my experience working in the fitness field the six pack and love handles seems to be the most common concern for people when it comes to physical appearance. Unfortunately crunches alone are NOT…