Try a new potato salad tonight! Roasting the sweet potatoes first brings out their rich flavour, and the add ins give it crunch and zip! Simply Delicious! 2 large yams, cut into small cubes 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1 12 oz bag frozen organic shelled edamame, thawed 2 small shallots,thinly sliced 1/2 cup toasted almonds 1/2…
Happy New Year Friends! Why not start this year with a great glute workout? Give it a shot and let me know how you did. Set your Interval Timer for 8 rounds of 15/45 second intervals. You will be doing a circuit of 4 exercises that you will go through 1-2 times in a row. Your…
It’s the season of giving. Yes, it is. This Christmas season, give the gift of all-natural yummy goodness – Homemade Granola Bars. You can wrap them up and surprise your coworkers, friend and family members. I love sharing these with my clients as it makes a perfect after workout snack. Also a healthy addition to your kids lunch bags, quick…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_15_-_Holidays.mp3] In this episode, Zuzana and Nik talk about enjoying the holiday season while still sticking to your healthy lifestyle. Also you will learn the importance of training your glutes – stay tuned for a short workout video for a strong sexy booty 🙂 Download the Episode Here! (15min – 57sec) Zuzana
I woke up this morning feeling little under the weather…luckily I had just the thing to nip it i the butt. My go to delicious remedy- detox smoothie. Yep, there is such a thing as tasty detox smoothie 🙂 So next time you wake up feeling little sluggish or you just want to start your day right…
I am a big fan of homemade veggie burgers. You can pack them with tons of nutrients and make them into a complete meal. Because burgers are a very convenient “on -a- go” food, I tend to double the ingredients and make extra to take to work for lunch. They are great on their own, with…
Black Bean Guacamole 1 large ripe avocado Juice of 1/2 lime 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2+ Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Salt & pepper to taste Cut the avocado in half and remove the seed. Scoop out the inside and place into a medium sized bowl. Smash the avocados to…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_-_014_-_How_To_Make_Cooking_Easy.mp3] In this episode of Active Vegetarian we discuss 5 essential tools every vegan/vegetarian kitchen should have. We put together a list of kitchen essentials we personally use on daily basis to help you create healthy and nutritious meals without wasting your money and kitchen counter space. Download the episode HERE (19:25) Zuzana
Joe and I have recently moved across the country (that might explain the lack of updates and podcasts). As our house back in Ontario was sold with all the furnishing we decided to pack only a few of our most important belongings to make the move as easy as possible. I believe that we are…
Just in time for summer, this pie will make a great light snack or dessert. I am super excited about this pie! And here is why: 1. It’s healthy- so healthy you can even enjoy it for breakfast 🙂 2. It’s easy and quick to make – all you need is a food processor and a…
While Quinoa(pronounced keen-wah) is considered by most people to be a grain because it cooks up much like a grain would, it is actually a seed. When cooked it has a wonderful nutty flavor. It is very versatile and can be used as a main dish, side dish, baking or breakfast. It can easily be…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_013_Your_Number_One_Question_Answ.mp3] Hello! Sorry it’s been so long (again). We get asked about healthy weight loss more than anything else believe it or not. So in this episode we share 3 ways to make sure you are successful in losing weight and keeping it off! I’m also going to warn you that we did this podcast…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_012_-_Should_You_Go_Vegan.mp3] With so many celebrities and high profile people going vegan lately we discuss whether or not we feel it’s best for the average person. In our fitness tip we teach you how not to fall victim to the next useless fitness craze. WARNING: I did very little editing to this episode so it may…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_011_-_Stop_Yo-Yo_Dieting_Forever.mp3] In this episode of Active Vegetarian we discuss how to maintain a healthy weight, and stop the cycle of Yo-Yo dieting forever. And in the fitness tip, we talk about how to add pull ups and chin ups into your fitness routine, even if you can’t do a single one. Our Suggested Home Pull…
This is an easy dessert that is a favorite for all ages. Although this could easily be classified as comfort food, this version of apple crisp is light and healthy and can be enjoyed without guilt 😉 Serve warm, topped with vegan ice cream, for the ultimate flavor combination. This will test your thirty-minute capacity as it depends…