If there is one thing we all need more of in our lives, it’s got to be greens! There are so many varieties of lettuce with even more nutritional benefits. Green vegetables have more vitamin A than carrots, more vitamin C than oranges, more vitamin E than whole wheat and more vitamin B2 than milk. [Read on...You know you want to]
Raw foodies often crave cooked food in the evening. Instead of binge eating on a heavy meal at night-time, these dehydrated kebab skewers will satisfy your cravings and keep you from feeling heavy afterwards. Try changing up this raw recipe using any of your favorite veggies. What you’ll need: 1 package cherry tomatoes 1 head [Read on...You know you want to]
Guacamole recipes are mainly made from avocados. We LOVE avocados. They are packed with tons of nutrition. They help prevent cancers like prostate, breast and oral. Their high carotenoids make them great for your eyes. Not only that but they are good for your heart too They lower cholesterol and are high in folate and [Read on...You know you want to]
If you’ve already changed your diet to cut out meat, dairy, and processed foods in general you might be wondering, what else is keeping me from losing weight? If you eat salads all the time you probably think you are doing pretty good with your diet. Unfortunately just calling something a salad doesn’t magically make [Read on...You know you want to]
Winter is upon us (it’s raining in Vancouver) so here is a recipe for a hot drink to warm you up. This is not truly raw since you would boil the water here, but it’s ok we can forgive ourselves. Green tea has caffeine so don’t drink this one before bed. We use matcha powder, [Read on...You know you want to]
Where do vegetarians get their protein? If you don’t eat meat, chances are someone has asked you this question. This is the #1 question I get asked as a vegetarian. If you’re a meat eater, you’re probably guilty of asking one of your vegetarian or vegan friends already. Turns out finding protein might be easier [Read on...You know you want to]
Not only is chocolate delicious, it’s also an energy booster. Try this chocolate strawberry smoothie in the morning to give you a natural lift, much healthier than coffee and without the crash afterwards. What you’ll need: 1 1/2 cups strawberries or raspberries 3 bananas (fresh or frozen) 2 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp cacao [Read on...You know you want to]
This raw recipe is a delicious alternative to regular taco salad. I made the salad shown with guacamole, but it can also be made with a homemade cheese substitute. Cheese substitutes are generally made with nuts, garlic, and lemon juice. They come out the consistency of a spread, like boursin cheese for example. If you [Read on...You know you want to]
Like most people in North America I grew up drinking milk. In fact I was a milk-o-holic. I loved milk, I drank it every morning and at almost every meal. I often drank milk as a snack between meals. As I grew up I thought I was going to be extra healthy because of all [Read on...You know you want to]
I love eating food that has lots of colors. In a natural whole food, usually more color means more nutrition. Beets and corn are two wonderful ways to jazz up a boring salad. Beets are packed with healthy antioxidants, and contain a unique combination of cancer fighting agents, not found in most vegetables. They are [Read on...You know you want to]
