Thinking about buying a box of chocolates for your Valentine? Well hold on for a second…instead of the processed sugar loaded store bought stuff why not try your own homemade treat? These lovely little devils are loaded with protein from pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts and cocoa nibs and I even mixed in a scoop of Vega…
-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…
Low-carb eating is a great way to manage blood sugar and many people find it also helps with digestion, managing diabetes, and maintaining a healthy weight (even if not trying to lose weight). Low carb eating also provides some brain-boosting benefits, due the higher amounts of healthy fats and proteins – these aid in neurotransmitter and…
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…
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…
Kale has undergone a serious image overhaul in recent years. It has evolved from being a decoration in salad bars and seafood display cases to being perhaps the most popular superfood. By now, you must have tasted – kale smoothies, salads, and chips… and most likely paid a ridiculous amount for it! 😛 Kale is one of…
Girl Scout cookies aren’t the healthiest cookie out there. They are highly processed and full of nasties like trans-fats, GMOs, and artificial flavors. Basically all kinds of man made stuff that doesn’t belong to a healthy diet. But, luckily, with the help of three beautiful ladies from Natural Sweet Recipes you can easily make even more delicious and…
Today we are excited to share with you a guest post from Green Evi. “I am so glad to be here at the awesome Active Vegetarian and to share with you one of my favorite recipes! I am Evi, a photographer, food enthusiastic, animal lover and the girl behind the blog Green Evi. I’ve…
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…
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…
Happy Early Valentines ♥ Today we are celebrating super talented vegan foodie, recipe developer and cookbook author behind Elegantly Vegan (available in AppStore worldwide) Veronica. She gathers her inspiration from all over the world and remakes classic dishes as well as developing new interesting recipes purely made from plant-based ingredients. She blogs on Elegantly Vegan and…
Have you ever tried this exotic fruit? There are two main types of persimmons, the Fuyu and Hachiya. While most recipes will specify which to use, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the difference. Fuyus are squatty, round and crisp and can be eaten like an apple or pear. Hachiyas, on the other…
When you CRAVE a rich, decadent chocolate treat but don’t want to blow your day with preservatives and sugar, this easy vegan chocolate avocado pudding recipe is the one to reach for! It is so creamy and oh-so-healthy! It has the nutritional goodness of raw cacoa powder and avocado, without added sugar or dairy, making it diabetic friendly! You…
It is packed full of all the nutrients you need – pretty much a blended meal with a little energy boost from green tea and matcha! 🙂 1 stem of kale 1 small head of Broccoli 1/2 cup blueberries 1 banana 1 1/2 cups chilled green tea 1 tsp matcha powder *optional – 1 scoop…