Let’s celebrate this holiday season by returning to eating real food! Nikki and I have been on the plant-based journey for over 20 years now and we can honestly report that the powers of whole living foods helped us to awaken & become more conscious beings. So the fact that veganism is finally becoming mainstream…
Today we are going to make a traditional kitchari, and offer you vegan and grain-free variations. We love classic Indian vegetarian food, especially when it’s home-made and prepared with love. It would be challenging to pick one dish that is our all-time favourite, however, there is something special about this traditional Ayurvedic Kitchari that keeps us revisiting this…
A couple of weeks ago when Nik and I planned our winter recipe lineup for this blog, we thought it was time to share a savoury salad recipe with you. We love salads and enjoy making them pretty much daily but I never really think of sharing them on Active Vegetarian because they are so…
Who wants to eat processed starchy nutrient depleted food? Not us! Processed food, in bags, boxes and cans from grocery stores, fast food chains and restaurants are one of the biggest sources of chemicals and toxins. These man-made chemicals and toxins have no place in the human body – it’s actually a poison to our system…
Everything from healthy breakfasts, make ahead lunches, school snacks, slow cooker dinners, and after school treats. We’ve asked fellow talented food bloggers to help us create the best collection of Plant Based back to school Recipes. We have carefully selected these following options to help you and your family get prepared for that busy time of…
We made this vegan”mylkshake” a couple of weeks ago and absolutely LOVED IT! It’s loaded with Vitamin C, which helps to tone the skin and has an anti-ageing effect. On top of that, the flavor is amazingly rich, it’s smooth and sweet, making it an absolute treat that comes along with a whole lot of nutrition. It…
Calling all pizza lovers! This plant based, gluten-free pie is loaded with protein and also contains a good deal of B vitamins, iron, magnesium and potassium. The base is actually a traditional recipe for socca, which is a flatbread made from garbanzo bean flour,water and few herbs. This chickpea flour crust provides sets a foundation for the creamy…
The process of digestion and absorption is one of the most important to our health. It’s an idea that dates back more than 2,000 years, when renowned Greek physician Hippocrates said that ‘all disease begins in the gut’. We believe that this statement is truer today than ever! Did you know that more people take pharmaceutical…
The pairing of goji berries with avocado is a game changer as far as having your sweet treat become a remarkable supplement. Both of these foods will help your body maintain healthy clear skin and protect you against cell damage. Even though avocados are a high-fat food, you shouldn’t fear the fat in this wonderful…
Don’t throw away carrot juice pulp, there is still hope for it! Plus, you would be loosing on the there fiber and other goodness in there!!! Add some pumpkin seeds, coconut, dry fruit, spices and make some tasty Carrot Cake Rolls!! In our kitchen we strive to have zero waste. Even when it comes to…
I’m so excited to share this recipe with all you beautiful people. I’ve been dying to try and experiment adding some favours and create a spin off version of our original Raw Almond Coconut Yogurt. See, the great thing about making your own vegan yogurt is that you can blend in whatever flavors you feel like…
Hello Friends! Guess what? It’s time to start making your own almond mylk. Don’t worry, it’s not complicated or time consuming. On the contrary, once you have the right tools (a good blender and nut milk bag/cheese cloth) you are set to go! Cow’s milk has significant levels of female hormones, and usually contains antibiotics,…
Making you own nut mylk is very easy and one of the first steps we encourage you to take on your journey toward healthy plant based living. Nikki and I started making our own non dairy milk a couple of years ago after my little fit in a grocery store. I just couldn’t understand why the heck…
So simple and so versatile. Offer these light and tasty little bites to your guests as an appetizers or let them play a supporting role on top of your favorite salad. You can use either cremini or regular button mushrooms. Look for those that are firm and evenly colored, avoiding any that are broken, bruised have…
This smoothie bowl is filling yet low in calories and chalk full of nutrients. Berries offer extraordinary amounts of antioxidants, such as Vitamin A and C. It’s also got a solid dose of greens (think iron, folic acid, and protein) from the kale and chlorella and prunes (lots of deep, dark, iron-rich goodies!) plus lemon for a vitamin…