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…
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…
Summer is here and there is no better time to swap one of your meals for a smoothie. Ready in under ten minutes and packed with fruits, veggies, plant protein and superfoods. These creamy drinks are our go-to for an easy breakfast, snack, post-workout recovery drink…. Whether we’re running out the door or quietly sipping…
This best plant based recipe round up was inspired by one of Michael Pollan’s food rules : “Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients, or ingredients you can’t pronounce.” Real food doesn’t have a long ingredient list, isn’t advertised on TV, and doesn’t contain stuff like maltodextrin or sodium tripolyphosphate. Real food is things that…
This is the “ultimate” question many plant based eaters ask and often times even the reason that holds people back from adapting this animal free lifestyle. To be honest I am not surprised that there is much confusion surrounding this topic. Most of us have been conditioned to associate cheese, eggs and a steak as…
Today I will show you 22 healthy, easy-to-make zucchini plant based recipes. If you want a veggie that’s extremely versatile, look no further than zucchini. You can eat it raw, cooked or baked inside a decadent brownie – there’s so many ways to enjoy it and still get a solid amount of nutrients. Here are…
How do you consistently eat healthy, balanced meals in today’s faced paced world? This is a common questions we get asked, and our first response is MEAL PREP. If you have been following us on Active Vegetarian for awhile you probably already know which foods are healthy and which to stay away from. The real challenge is…
Can you believe it? Fall is here! Guess what that means? Warm sweaters, toques (Yes, I am Canadian 😛 ) and comforting food and drinks! I don’t know about you – but I love fall! Guess what else!? Thanksgiving is almost here. So with some help from other talented bloggers we have put together a Recipe…
-Gaiam Life Eat local. Eat what’s in season. Eat organic. Confused by multiple messages about what to eat and where to buy it? We’ve looked into eating seasonal food and have it all figured out. Here’s why you should (really) do it. Let’s begin with cost. When produce is in season locally, the relative abundance…
Low-carb eating is a great way to manage blood sugar and many people find it also helps with digestion, managing diabetes, and maintaining a healthy weight (even if not trying to lose weight). Low carb eating also provides some brain-boosting benefits, due the higher amounts of healthy fats and proteins – these aid in neurotransmitter and…
Let’s face it energy bars are a great snack to have on hand at all times! Whether you keep ’em in your gym bag, the car for the kids, or in your office desk drawer – just in case… However, buying energy or protein bars can be really expensive and well sometimes unhealthy. Why not make your own!? Yup,…
Kale has undergone a serious image overhaul in recent years. It has evolved from being a decoration in salad bars and seafood display cases to being perhaps the most popular superfood. By now, you must have tasted – kale smoothies, salads, and chips… and most likely paid a ridiculous amount for it! 😛 Kale is one of…
Have you’ve ever wished you could recreate Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls, Cheesecake Factory Avocado Eggrolls, tasty Sheppard’s Pie, or Starbucks Pumpkin Scones all in a healthy vegan way? Well today is your lucky day 🙂 With the help of our fellow health conscious bloggers we came up with the “Best Copycat Vegan Recipe Round Up”. Not only that…
I have a confession to make. For a large part of my life I was having a love affair with cheese. Not just any cheese, but real, wholesome European kinda cheese. I am blaming my parents for this addiction because growing up cheese formed an important staple of our daily diet. I mean the Czech kitchen…
Who doesn’t want to do something special for their significant other on Valentine’s Day? It doesn’t have to be huge or expensive — just a little something that shows you care. Well, skip the jewelry and forget the flowers, because all you need is a healthy treat! Sweets are an essential part of Valentine’s Day,…