Creamy Carrot Raisin Soup

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Vegan Carrot Raisin Soup Recipe

I cannot think of a better way to kick off the fall/winter season than with this cozy Vegan Carrot Raisin Soup. It’s sweet but also savoury. And it seems no matter what time of year, carrots are always around — bright, colourful, crunchy and fresh. And of course, let’s not forget how good carrots are…

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COME ALIVE | Episode 2 – What Causes Disease?

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PODCAST | Episode 2 - what causes disease by active vegetarian

simple steps to true health & a happy life COME ALIVE Welcome to the Plant Based Academy Podcast, where Nikki and Zuzana share simple steps and building blocks for true health and lasting well-being. Together let’s explore a better path that leads to a healthy future for people and the planet. 02 episode what causes […]

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Ayurvedic Kitchari

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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…

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Juice Recipe for Weight Loss and Energy

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This juice recipe can help you with weightloss, energy, and detox.

Today I am sharing with you my favourite juice recipe for weight loss and energy. This juice recipe is made of a powerful combination of five superfoods each offering unique health benefits. If you were to learn just one juice recipe, this is it! It’s easy to tell someone… “Just eat more raw whole fruits…

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#57: The Healing Powers Of Nature

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LISTEN NOW! Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban environments and we are being surrounded by more and more concrete – and less trees. Not to mention the rise in technology, another distraction or excuse for not connecting with nature. Given this separation, do you ever question if this could be…

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The Incredible Turmeric Recipe Round-Up

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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…

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#46: On Illness, Death and Grief

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In today’s episode – we are changing things up, Zuzana interviews me as we talk about why we have been more absent than usual with our site, as well as podcasts.   With this podcast, I open up and become quite vulnerable. All in hopes that those of you reading this or listening understand that we…

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