You are what you eat, so why pollute your body with artificial ingredients and nutrient-depleted foods? Let’s face it, it could be challenging to find a healthy on the go snack that is made purely from natural ingredients and will nourish you (and your family). Most of the snacks available in the stores are filled with…
Everyone knows that eating vegetables is absolutely crucial to enjoying vibrant health and great physical fitness. A powerful way to ensure you are getting enough is to start the day by including veggies in your daily breakfast. Eat plants for breakfast. The benefits are incredible – higher energy, improved mental clarity, reduced cravings for unhealthy…
Drinking fresh juice that contains the right nutrients can help smooth away cellulite and speed up fat burning in your body. Watch out for the food you put into your month. A nutritional and balanced diet destroys that toxic build-up that results in cellulite and helps you reach your lifestyle goals. First things first, let’s…
Everyone knows that eating vegetables is absolutely crucial to enjoying vibrant health and great physical fitness. A powerful way to ensure you are getting enough is to start the day by including veggies in your daily breakfast. Eat plants for breakfast. The benefits are incredible – higher energy, improved mental clarity, reduced cravings for unhealthy…
There are so many things to love about summertime… One is the abundance of fresh local produce! Every time Nik and I visit the neighborhood farmer’s market it feels like a trip to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – so many vibrant, in-season fruits and vegetables calling our name! Last week we picked up a cute little purple…
We made this vegan”mylkshake” a couple of weeks ago and absolutely LOVED IT! It’s loaded with Vitamin C, which helps to tone the skin and has an anti-ageing effect. On top of that, the flavor is amazingly rich, it’s smooth and sweet, making it an absolute treat that comes along with a whole lot of nutrition. It…
Today we are sharing a wonderful recipe with all of you who are concerned about your iron levels. Keep reading if you are interested in making delicious, iron rich green juices. But first, let’s talk a bit about iron and anemia. After ‘where do you get your protein?, the second most common question the two…
Ever wondered what is the best thing to eat before and after a workout? This is a common question from a lot of readers and clients so I thought it would be a great topic to address and give you suggestions for some of our favourite healthy snacks before and after the workout. We have…
Warning: These homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites are a little addicting. They taste like the real deal cookie dough, but they’re nutritionally dense and good for you! Read on to find out how you can make your own batch in just 10 minutes. Like most of our other Snack Bites/Balls, these freeze beautifully, so it’s…
Q: You recommend Basic Green Salad as a part of your weekly meal plans. What exactly is this salad? Basic Green Salad aka BGS is a great start to an amazing meal. The ingredients of this salad can vary throughout the year, depending on what’s in season. The BGS makes a great addition to your…
For those who aren’t familiar with moussaka, some compare it to a Greek version of lasagna. The difference is that you use loads of fresh sliced vegetables to replace the noodles. Moussaka is a really nice comfort food of Mediterranean cuisine, and if you love Mediterranean food then this is a must. The recipe is…
“I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ~~Laura Ingalls Wilder I remember reading this quote on a day I felt unusually overwhelmed with life. I needed a release from the pressure and speed that took over my day to day living. Perhaps…
Today we are sharing this recipe of the best juice for cold and flu. It has the nutrients your body needs to stimulate the immune system, help you feel better, and recover quickly. Have a cold? A runny nose? A sore throat? Maybe even a touch of fever? No need to panic. Yes, in a…
I am not the most creative about coming up with names for salad recipes. Usually, I just name them according to the things that are in them, which is… well, boring. So this is a kale salad mixed with other beautiful greens, some shredded cabbage, radish, mandarin orange and mung beans tossed with creamy cilantro…
Today we’re talking about workout nutrition. To help you get the most out of your workouts, we put together 12 of our personal favourite high protein vegan snacks for all of you plant-powered athletes out there. As plant-based diets are becoming mainstream, understanding exercise nutrition, including what and when to eat before and after a…