The Scoop Turmeric is a spice belonging to the ginger family. Turmeric is what makes curry powder yellow – specifically its derivative curcumin — that is said to be a powerful antioxidant. These bitter, earthy roots are also considered as a cure for everything from arthritis to Alzheimer’s and bowel cancer. The Hype Turmeric has a…
Ready for a flood of nutrients to kick off your Sunday? This refreshing combination will keep you not only hydrated but will also support healing and regeneration of your body. The benefits of this juice are: High in living water which helps flush toxins out of the body. (kidneys) High in living minerals that are…
Hello there! Yes, this is a burger recipe. Yes, it’s vegan. And yes, it’s RAW. Have you had the chance to try any of our AV raw recipes yet? If not this might be the one to get started with. The patty has only a few ingredients: sunflower seed, almond, flax, sundried tomatoes, apple cider…
We are so truly excited to share this recipe with all of you. Perfect for a post workout meal, or to fuel you up for a busy day ahead, this is one of our favourite sweet pleasures. Our inspiration behind this recipe roots back to our longstanding love for banana ice-cream (aka nice-cream). We have…
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by. Today we are sharing this easy to make 100% plant based overnight, Healthy Crockpot Breakfast Scramble. There are many vegan recipes for scrambles out there, but most of then call for tofu. In this recipe, chickpea flour takes the place of the tofu—with creamy delicious results. Get it all ready before…
Today we are sharing a super simple recipe for homemade vegan granola bars. Love cereal but want to stay away processed food? Meet your new match. We made this raw granola couple of days ago and it was AMAZINGLY delicious! This recipe will certainly make a regular appearance in our kitchen. So here we go…
This is a creamy, silky smooth, superfood packed smoothie. Loaded with minerals and antioxidants, cacao gives it a nice mild chocolate flavor and helps satisfy those chocolate cravings. You will get a natural sweetness from the banana and dates while the almond butter helps to thicken up the consistency and give it a healthy boost of vitamin E, as…
Home made Indian and Thai curries are delicious! However many people shy away from them. I used to believe that in order to cook a great tasting curry I will have to make a long list of exotic spices, visit a special grocery store, and slave in the kitchen for hours. Who has time for…
We are excited to share this powerful and energizing Ashwagandha smoothie with you! This recipe features Ashwagandha root powder, an herb that provides an incredible amount of health benefits – especially for women! The word “Ashwagandha” is sanskrit for “essence of a stallion.” This root and it’s berry have been used for thousands of years in…
Not sure if you have noticed, but smoothie bowls have flooded Instagram! Every other day I come across someone’s photo with their variation of this trendy colourful bowl packed with so-called superfood. So is worth the hype? First, let’s put things in perspective. Eating a smoothie bowl is far better for you than eating something bought in a…
This past weekend Nikki and I picked up a bunch of beautiful organic red leaf lettuce at the local farmer’s market. It’s our go to leafy green mostly because it’s super versatile. You can add red and green leaf lettuce to a smoothie, make it the base of your salad, and goes what? The individual…
On our recent trip to the Greek Islands, we not only came home with super cool memories and a killer tan; we also brought home inspiration for some new recipes. Perhaps you have already try one of our favourites – the Greek style Spaghetti Squash Pasta dish and today we are sharing this Good Heart…
This is a wonderful nutritious lemonade with no refined sugar that will give your body a doze of immune boost. Ginger is an herb that has been used both as food and medicine since ancient times. It’s a powerful remedy to treat stomach issues such as motion sickness and (attention expecting moms) morning sickness, nausea and vomiting.…
If you like the traditional lemon poppyseed cake, we are pretty sure you’re going to LOVE these Lemon Poppyseed Cake Balls. To make these balls you’ll only need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home and about 15 minutes of your time. They are raw (so no baking required ;-), vegan, gluten-free,…
Yes, you can absolutely make your own non-dairy yogurt at home! And you should try it! For this vegan yogurt we are using oats and young coconut, blended together with good probiotics to create a rich and creamy treat, similar to Greek yogurt. It’s pretty simple, cost-effective and has many health benefits. Delicious on its own, or…