-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…
Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity, and are being used in everything from our daily cuisine to our beauty regimens. Yay to coconuts! Coconut meat is that white lining you can find inside the “nut” (kernel) itself. The meat can be juicy and tender, or slightly thick and crunchy, to tough…
Plums you either love ’em or hate ’em… some interesting facts about plums you probably didn’t know: Great for relieving constipation and digestive problems. Plums are full of antioxidants that have been shown to slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (The University of Harvard Health Research). They also contain anthocyanin and quercetin, beneficial for preventing brain…
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,…
This dish came out just great! Deeply rich creamy chocolate pudding, mixed with sweet local berries inside gluten free raw crust. Best of all it’s so clean and wholesome, you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime in between 😉 In the glass dish this cake is so pretty with…
Baked apples stuffed with oats, coconut and cinnamon. Like little individual apple crisps without all the added fuss of cutting and peeling the apples. A simple, healthy treat that you can have even for breakfast 😉 Print No fuss apple “crisp” , great as a dessert and healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast Prep Time…
What’s better than dessert? How about 2 desserts in one? These Tiramisu Brownies are sure to be a crowd pleaser. The Brownie is dense and fudge-y with an intense chocolatey flavor, and hint of coffee you can get from single brew coffee tea bags. Only to be topped off with a creamy tofu “cheesecake” that will…
Today we have a treat for you! When I came across this creation from www.micibakes.com I knew I had to share it with all of you. Andie, who is the chef, photographer, tasting guinea pig, content manager and web designer of her blog has a wonderful collection of simple, yummy and nutritious recipes. Plus her photos are so…
One afternoon while doing some work on the site a certain someone (ahem… Zuzana) kindly requested some cookies and the only ingredient she recommended was organic pumpkin puree so heres what I came up with! They are super quick, easy and tasted great of course! Interesting how I am always praised for how good of a…
Friday evening chocolate cravings…oh yeah, i have just the right treat for you! The best thing is, it only takes the food processor, few ingredients, good vibrations and few minutes. Here is what you need…All ingredients are raw, wholesome and full of nutrients, honestly this fudge will satisfy even the most spoiled chocolate lover! Print Prep…
With an irresistible combination of coconut and chocolate it’s no wonder that bounty bars have been a classic candy bar for decades. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy a version free of refined sugars, oils and additives? Well guess whay??? Now you can with this easy raw, vegan and healthy recipe by Kristy of Southern In-Law. “Southern…
Who’s ready for another healthy and mouthwatering dessert? How about Mini raw vegan brownie cheesecakes bars? No cheese? No milk? No butter? Nope, nope and nope. Then what’s that in the “cheesecake”? Cashews. For people who love cheesecake and it’s creaminess, there probably isn’t a healthier alternative than this. Cashews are full of healthy fats such as omega-9…
These little raw cookies turned out better than I imagined. I didn’t really think you could mimic shortbread without butter or baking but somehow the ground cashews & dates create a buttery/nutty vibe and the result is super tasty. You will want to store the shortbread in the freezer and enjoy piece or two with nice cup of…
This is an easy dessert that is a favorite for all ages. Although this could easily be classified as comfort food, this version of apple crisp is light and healthy and can be enjoyed without guilt 😉 Serve warm, topped with vegan ice cream, for the ultimate flavor combination. This will test your thirty-minute capacity as it depends…
I have been making protein balls for quite some time now. Each time I change the recipe just a bit, however I think this time I found a winner! At least Joe seems to think so 🙂 This is a quick and easy snack. You can double up on the ingredients and store it in the…