This is an easy recipe which provides you with a complete meal. I used a light coconut milk and no added fat making it a very light and easily digestible dinner. Print Recipe Servings: 4 2 cups water 1 cup brown basmati rice 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp salt 1 piece cinnamon stick…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_010_-_Free_4_Week_Workout_Progam.mp3] In this episode of active vegetarian – we give you a full 4 week workout program for free to help you reach your fitness goals. We also discuss how to deal with the social aspects of being a vegetarian – such as living with a non-vegetarian, and how to handle somebody critisizing your decision…
You can probably tell from my recipes that I ♥ SWEETS. I love everything about them – preparing them, the aroma of baking a cake or muffins in the oven, and of course eating and sharing them. With all that LOVE I also understand the danger of excessive eating. Sweets should be treated as a treat. I do not…
On our last podcast I promised you a chia seeds breakfast recipe and here it is! This will take about 10 min of preparation the night before however the next morning you will have a super healthy and delicious breakfast waiting for you. I swear this tastes just like dessert! Print This Recipe This is what you will need: SERVES 2 1/4 cup chia…
I have been asked for a good hummus recipe a lot lately. Hummus is super simple, however you can fancy it up according to your own preference. In this case I had a tons of organic sweet potatoes at home so I decided to be creative. I am a big fan of sweet potatoes. Joe is a big…
I have been making protein balls for quite some time now. Each time I change the recipe just a bit, however I think this time I found a winner! At least Joe seems to think so 🙂 This is a quick and easy snack. You can double up on the ingredients and store it in the…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_009_-_The_Truth_About_Protein_Rev.mp3] The number one question people ask plant based eaters is…”So where do you get your protein?” In this episode we address this question …and reveal some shocking information about how much protein you really need, and the best sources for plant based protein. And in this fitness tip we review 3 of the hottest…
This smoothie is sooooo delicious! Don’t let the ingredients fool you 🙂 Give it a try and find out for yourself. Kale Spinach and Pear Smoothie 1 heaping cup spinach leaves 1 heaping cup chopped kale leaves 1/2 pear 1 banana 3 tablespoons hemp protein (or your favorite protein powder) 1 tablespoon spirulina powder (optional) 1 1/2 cups cold almond milk (or…
Funny thing…I hated tomato soup as a kid. But something has changed. These days I find a hot bowl of tomato soup very comforting. I adapted this recipe from Martha Stewart to make it 100% vegan. What makes a big difference between good tomato soup and great tomato soup like this one 😉 …is the tomatoes. Go figures huh? No seriously,…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_008_-_How_To_Eat_Healthy_On_A_Bud.mp3] In the first podcast of 2011 we will be sharing some great tips about eating healthy on a budget. We’ll also share the one fitness tool we could never do without …and everybody has access to it! Download the episode Here! (17:20) Zuzana
There is a saying: If you associate with positive, motivated, driven people it can only rub off on you and make you more successful in anything you do. If you surround yourself with bunch of unhealthy, negative friends that pretty much says that you are unhealthy and negative or you are well on your way to be that way. Mark Twain…
Where the hell is the fitness industry headed? It’s a shame that the fitness industry is much more focused on profits rather than people. Yesterday Zuzana met with a couple of friends at the gym. They asked her to help them out and show them how to use some of the equipment. …they had to…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_-_007_5_Ways_To_Get_Your_Groove_B.mp3] In this episode we will be sharing 5 ways to get your fitness and nutrition back on track after the holidays. And in the fitness tip we discuss how to make a plan for 2011 to help you reach your fitness goals. Download the episode Here! Please leave a comment below!! Zuzana
Today we had our last family Christmas get-together at our house. When Joe’s mom offered to bring a lasagna all of I sudden had a big craving for a pasta dish myself. It’s been a while since I made a pasta meal. Mostly because I couldn’t find a good vegan substitude for cheese, and pasta without…
I hope that everybody is having a great day! Yesterday was Christmas Eve and what an awesome day Joe and I had! I have been living here in Canada for 10 years however I am still trying to keep some of my Czech traditions alive. One of them is celebrating Christmas and opening presents on Christmas Eve. But… …let me start…