Nov 292012
 

green smoothie made with honeydewHere is another quick and easy smoothie recipe for you to try. This one makes a perfect breakfast or post workout snack. The main ingredient is honeydew melon, which is high in vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. It’s low in sodium, fat, cholesterol and calories, and high in water content,making it the perfect snack for anyone!

What you’ll need (Serves 2):

  • 1/4 large honeydew melon
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 tbsp nut butter, or a handful of whole nuts if you have a good blender
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

What to do:

Peel the honeydew melon and toss everything into your blender.

Mix it up and enjoy!

Try adding a tablespoon of honey for an extra sweet treat. Other melons have similar healing properties to honeydew. You can also try making this smoothie with any of your favorite melons, we really like papaya too!

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Nov 162012
 

pouring honey mustard dressing over a green salad

If you’ve read my post on How to Get the Most Out of Your Salad, you’re probably interested in some easy salad dressing recipes! As we get older, achieving a secure and healthy lifestyle can become difficult. Obviously investing in things like a house, a good health insurance plan, bank savings or stocks is a good idea, but your diet and lifestyle are the ultimate investment for the future. Incorporating low fat, and raw food into your daily routine is an easy way to stay fit and healthy.

Now, although I’m not normally a fan of mustard, it can give a delicious kick to your recipes. This honey mustard sauce will wake up your taste buds in a hurry! It’s sweet, with a bit of spice. We don’t use oil in this recipe, making it a great choice for the health conscious 80-10-10 diet. Goes with most green salad recipes.

What you’ll need:

  • 1 tsp dried mustard
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1-3 tbsp water (if desired)

What to do:

This one is very easy! Just toss everything into your blender and mix until it’s well blended.

Taste first to make sure you like the proportions of everything. When I make dressing I tend to just toss everything in without measuring, and there is no harm in experimenting after it’s mixed. If you have a small lemon, maybe you’ll need two. Don’t make it more complicated than it needs to be! Will keep for 1 week in the fridge. Enjoy :)

 

 

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Oct 272012
 
Sun Burger Recipe

This is honestly one of my all time favorite recipes. It is a staple for those trying to transition to a raw or ‘more’ raw diet, as it really satisfies that craving for hot and fatty foods (like burgers and fries). They are really easy to make and take only a few minutes to prepare [Read on...You know you want to]

Sep 262012
 
Real Raw Russian Salad

Growing up in Russia, my family loved to eat food with this white sauce which was essentially mayo, dill and garlic. I was never really crazy about mayo, so I created this easy vegan version which is delicious. I’ve paired it here with another traditional Russian salad which is incredibly simple. This is a great [Read on...You know you want to]

Sep 132012
 
Raw Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Who doesn’t have a soft spot for a rich delicious cheesecake? I’m not hearing any answers! Cheesecake is one of those comfort foods that we all love to enjoy with a warm cup of tea after dinner. After cutting out dairy, there are a lot of foods that you might worry you will no longer [Read on...You know you want to]

Aug 202012
 
Top Tricks To Boost Your Energy In The Morning

If you started asking your friends or co-workers how they feel in the morning, you’d find that waking up groggy and tired is more common than most other ailments. We experience it day after day until it just starts to seem normal to have heavy eyelids for the better part of the morning. If you [Read on...You know you want to]

Jul 222012
 
7 Ways to Transform Your Health Now!

We all want to be living a healthy vibrant life, but how many of us really are? We tend to get into our routine and stick with habits that we know are not serving us. Well, transforming your health is easier than you think! Change your unhealthy habits little by little, and you’ll be surprised [Read on...You know you want to]

Jul 112012
 
Chocolate Banana Popsicles

The first time I tried banana fruit creme I was hooked! It’s so sweet, creamy and delicious, and is one of the only fruits that when prepared frozen can curb my ice cream cravings. If you didn’t know, ice cream is full of cholesterol, fat, and all the bad things that come from dairy (pesticides, [Read on...You know you want to]

Jul 042012
 
Zucchini 'Noodle' Salad

I admit I’m not the biggest fan of raw noodle dishes. I know all too well that there are some flavors and comfort dishes that just cannot be recreated raw. Noodles are one of those things! Although I am a big fan of kelp noodles, I am still wary of the processing that goes into [Read on...You know you want to]

Jun 272012
 
Zucchini Pesto Rolls

Being raw doesn’t mean missing out on delicious hors d’œuvre. Quite the contrary! There are virtually endless bite size treats you can make raw and vegan. Here we used our Pistachio Pesto to make some tasty appetizers for your next dinner party. What you’ll need (~20 rolls): 2 medium zucchini squash 1 package cherry tomatoes [Read on...You know you want to]