Seasonal Produce Guide – Printable Charts

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Seasonal produce guides by Active Vegetarian

Eating foods when they are in season is an important (yet often overlooked) part of health and anyone who wants to nurture optimal wellbeing should emphasize seasonal produce. Understanding what fruits and vegetables are in season during each part of the year, helps you choose the freshest and best produce available at each you shop.…

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The Best Homemade Hummus

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We find that store-bought hummus is usually a big disappointment — over-salted, a little too coarse, has added oils and never worth the price tag. With that, it just makes sense to make hummus at home! This basic chickpea hummus recipe is one to have on hand because of it’s versatility. It can be used as…

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Top 12 Vegan Summer Smoothies

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Summer is here and there is no better time to swap one of your meals for a smoothie. Ready in under ten minutes and packed with fruits, veggies, plant protein and superfoods. These creamy drinks are our go-to for an easy breakfast, snack, post-workout recovery drink…. Whether we’re running out the door or quietly sipping…

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Kale & Hemp Hummus

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This easy to make hummus is full of antioxidants, fibre and a great source of plant based protein. Another benefit is that you can easily blend it up in just a few minutes! Kale together with hemp hearts and chickpeas creates a bit of a fusion between traditional hummus and pesto sauce. It’s beautifully green, fresh and super versatile…

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Our Largest Kale Recipe Round Up

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…

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Light Lemon Pie (Vegan, GF)

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Looking for a summer recipe you can bring for family barbecue or picnic and don’t know what to bring? How about this wonderfully refreshing lemon pie? Just look at it? Doesn’t it look inviting?   This recipe is a contribution of Nóri from Ingenious Cooking. “​Nóri is a creative foodie, ex-PCOS patient, mom of a little baby…

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