The word ‘vegan’ doesn’t simply mean meatless, milk-free, or egg-free. Unfortunately, various animal parts and bodily fluids have found their way into numerous food items that are often mistaken as being plant-based. No need to panic. In this post and a podcast we want to help you recognize these items and give you an idea what…
Smoothie time! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s… peanut-butter jelly!!! This will definitely be kid approved too. If peanut-butter is not your thing, simply replace with almond or cashew butter. Smoothies are fantastic, they are the easiest and sneakiest way to get us to consume our vegetables and fruits. Enjoy this for breakfast, post-workout, snack time,…
“What should I eat right after a workout?” Well, immediately after a workout, the best snack to eat is one consisting primarily of simple carbs. You have something called the “fuel window” – 45 minutes immediately following a workout. Make sure you take advantage of this window, as this is the best time for you to consume high-quality food. If you…
“Pesticides are toxins and they can’t be good for you, so the only question is – how bad are they?” – Dr. Andrew Weils Don’t want to eat bug- and weed-killers? Did you know two-thirds of produce samples in recent government tests had pesticide residues? These different pesticides have been linked to a variety of health…
Health claims on food packages can be confusing! Have you ever been confused by the information on the food labels you buy ? Especially when you are eating a healthy plant-based diet and watching what goes into your body? Are you taking the time to read the labels? If not, it is time to educate…