A great start to the day – a high-quality, nutrient-dense, protein-packed, liquid meal that fuels your body and helps build lean muscle. You will hardly know that there are four servings of veggies. To makes things even more awesome we included spirulina as it’s such a fantastic source of protein and nutritional goodness. Spirulina has a…
It’s that time of year again…back to school time! Adjusting back to regular bedtime routines, and new environments each fall can be a bit stressful, both for kids as well as parents. That’s why several people use a TV Bed Store mattress to improve their sleep. Getting less sleep, having more responsibilities, change of seasons all…
This recipe is for those of you who have been asking… How can I get my family to eat the same way I do without them feeling deprived or unsatisfied? Yes, we get it. Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle, but don’t give up. It might take some time but in the end,…
Vegan diet is becoming popular these days and rightfully so. Elimination of animal protein and chemically-laden foods has the potential to shed excess weight and dramatically improve your overall wellbeing. BUT… only if done right! Eating processed vegan food is NOT the answer! Vibrant health and optimum body weight is impossible if you’re eating processed food.…
Most of us living in this busy world could use a little help with balancing our hormones, as well as give some love to our adrenals. Adrenal glands are two capsules resting on the top of our kidneys. They are responsible for the secretion of several different hormones – about 48 different kinds and types.…
We frequently get asked what to eat after a workout. Well, for us it’s always a little different, but there are some things that we highly recommend eating and drinking on a consistent basis: green leafy vegetables, power smoothies, celery, green juice, sea vegetables, coconut yogurt, berries, bananas and… avocados! The following recipe was featured…
If you have our latest book Plant-Powered Athlete you may have tried our “vegan” version of the Twix Bar. This recipe was inspired by that. Whenever we make almond mylk we try to think of new ways to use the almond pulp, and it often ends up being bars, cookies or some other dessert to…
When you first embark on a whole food plant-based journey, it may seem like you have to give up a lot of the staple foods that you enjoy … like bread! Yes, it’s true that most commercially made bread (even the whole wheat kind) is far from healthy. In most cases, store-bought bread is nothing…
Nikki created these cookies for our Vegan Weight Loss Manifesto (2017) to help those who are just starting to transition from standard sweets and deserts to ones made with whole foods. Over the years of working with clients, we have found that for many the jump from the typical North American diet to a clean whole…
A tuna salad without actual tuna may seem like a hard sell, and I have to admit that it took me a while to even experiment with this recipe, but once I got on board, it became one of my favorites! So, how can something taste like tuna when it is all raw and made…
Although you absolutely need to be conscious of your body’s electrolyte levels while exercising – especially in the heat – commercially available sports drinks just aren’t a good choice. Rather than relying on the store-bought, chemical-laden beverages, take a little extra prep time to mix together this homemade electrolyte drink. Visit customwater.com to get more…
Do you wake up feeling groggy? Does your mind feel foggy and unfocused? Is your digestive system slow or sluggish? The stresses of everyday life, particularly for those of us living in a city, can catch up to us, leaving our bodies and minds vulnerable to toxins. We strongly believe that even a short, 1-day…
Hello Friends, today we are sharing with you one of our go-to recipes form the Plant-Powered Athlete book. Easily digestible, packed with antioxidants and full of high-quality plant-based protein, this energizing raw pudding is a beautiful start to any morning. It’s also a great post-workout breakfast option. The fun thing about making chia pudding is…
Today I will teach you how to make dairy-free almond ricotta. This dairy-free creamy cheese recipe will satisfy your cheese cravings, and is made with whole food plant-based ingredients. So simple to make. Are you someone who has a hard time with the idea of eating a fully plant-based diet because you feel like you…
Easy to prepare savoury morning meal full of protein and veggies that could easily pass as lunch or dinner. Tempeh is a fantastic plant-based source of easy-to-digest protein that has a delicious nutty flavour and satisfying taste. It’s also very high in magnesium and is known to reduce cholesterol, increase bone density, and promote muscle…