Have you had an eggplant lately? There is many reasons why you should include this pretty purple vegetable in your diet. Health Benefits Eggplant is a good choice because its high fiber content helps digestive function lowers risk of coronary heart disease In addition, eggplant contains potassium, Vitamin C, and protein. Fun Facts In…
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,…
Benefits: Blood cleanser, Skin clearing, and Digestive aid This powerful concoction is one of our more advanced juice recipes. The dark, potent herbs, packed with chlorophyll, are excellent for cleansing the blood. Toxicity in the blood can be a key culprit for acne, hormone imbalance and other bodily disruptions that leave us feeling tired and fatigued. […]
How To Lose Weight Naturally With A Plant-Based Diet “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” —Michael Pollan A 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 […]
This is your “go-to” guide to creating tasty and nourishing meals for you and your family with minimal effort. From creamy veggie-packed soups to light pasta salad or twenty-minute curries, these super easy, weeknight-friendly meals are on the table in 30 minutes or less. Trust that even when you’re not really in the mood to…
This healthy gazpacho recipe is the ultimate summertime dinner that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! What is Gazpacho? Traditionally, gazpacho is a fresh, puréed tomato soup that originated in Spain. Originally this cold soup was made by blending stale bread, olive oil, and lots of garlic with water. Also, any leftover vegetables […]
Today’s recipe involves three of my favourite things. Indian curry, a big load of veggies and raw foods. Nik and I love Indian food and over the years I have learned to create many of the traditional Indian dishes using only whole plant-based ingredients. However this time I wanted to keep it 100% raw. The…
This hot chocolate is not your ordinary hot chocolate. It’s loaded with herbs and superfoods which I will touch on later in this post. You can keep this recipe 100% raw by blending all ingredients in a high-speed blender such as Vitamix or Blendtech for 3-5 minutes on high and you will end up with…
Sunchokes, otherwise known as Jerusalem artichokes, are root vegetables that resemble the look of ginger with the texture of potatoes. These funny looking tubers are packed with amazing nutritional benefits. Sunchokes are superstars when it comes to intestinal health. These little roots have the highest inulin content of any vegetable, which promotes beneficial bacteria in…
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…
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.…
“Instead of covering the problem, together we’ll get to the root cause, fix it, and find out how to prevent it in the first place. With a one-two punch of plant-based foods and easy lifestyle shifts like exercise and meditation, you’ll learn to take back control of the way you eat, look, and feel (because…
This Microbiome Veggie broth is for those who are looking to rebuild gut function and resolve issues like leaky gut syndrome, candida overgrowth, SIBO, and other health problems. It’s rich in plant-based amino acids, collagen promoting nutrients, trace minerals, and electrolytes. The recipe is fairly simple, though the ingredient list is a bit lengthy. It might be…
If you feel yourself coming down with a cold, flu, or generally starting to feel run down this is NOT the time to be eating ANY sugar, artificial sweeteners or processed foods. Instead, support your body and your immune system with proper nutrition, sleep, fresh air, sunshine and stress management. And when it comes to…
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