Nutrition
Vegan Whipped Cashew Coconut Crème w/Sunset Berries Recipe
Say adios to saturated fat and fibre-less dairy and embrace this fabulous tasting vegetarian alternative. Easy to make, but this does involve planning ahead as the cashews need to soak overnight. Ingredients: 1 cup raw whole cashews, soaked overnight or for 8 hours 3 – 4 tbsp light ‘raw’ agave nectar. I use ‘Madhava’ and…
Read MoreThe Raw Brownie Recipe
“You will be totally surprised at how incredibly rich and satisfying these are, with a complex flavour that remarkably, comes from only five ingredients. That being said, those five ingredients should be of the best quality you can find, as the true taste of each of them shines through in a big way.” – Sarah…
Read MoreSuper Stamina Cocoa-Coconut Truffles (or Bars) Recipe
Makes approximately 24 balls or one 8×8 inch baking dish. Ingredients: 2/3 cup Camino Organic cocoa powder (or Nativa raw cocoa powder)(Cocoa is a fabulous source of anti-oxidants, iron, and magnesium) 1¼ cup almonds, ground (A calcium rich ‘alkaline’ protein that will not cause inflammation) 3/4 cup Middle Eastern or Medjool fresh dried dates, pitted…
Read MoreRawTella Recipe
Hazelnuts when combined with the rich taste of cocoa and just enough raw honey create this epic nutrient dense “chocolate” goodness. This guilt free treat is satisfying, giving you a good dose of nutrients needed for your body in order to function optimally and speed up recovery after a gym session; also it tastes delicious.…
Read MoreRaw Cashew Dreamcake Recipe
“Cheesecake? Good for me? Um, yeah. Not as in an eat-for-breakfast-everyday kind of way, but to replace your animal-fat heavy, sugar-laden, digestion-halting regular cheesecake? Absolutely. Here’s the deal: this cheesecake is raw, meaning that all the powerful vitamins, minerals, and enzymes present in the whole foods you use to make the cake remain in tact.…
Read MorePink–me–up Cookies Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup oats2 scoops protein1 jar baby food- apple sauce. The sweeter the sauce, the sweeter the cookies will be.2 TBS pumpkin seeds2 TBS sunflower seeds2 TBS ground flax seeds2 small beets, steamed1/4 to 3/4 cups water. More water added results in increased softness and chewiness.1 TSP Coconut oil – optional Directions: Mix oats,…
Read MoreHot Chocolate Goodess Recipe
I like to think there are always alternatives. Food that nourishes the body, mind and soul is so important for good health. With so many options lining our grocery store shelves, it can be tough to recognize the healthy products from the not so healthy products. If you make a snack or prepare a meal…
Read MoreGreen Tea Matcha Donut Recipe
By Sadie Nardini Yoga teacher, Sadie Nardini, creator of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Shred, shares her favorite donut recipe. These goodies are plant-based, vegan, baked, not fried, and contain matcha powder for a healthy blast of antioxidants. Sadie Says: “After I started doing yoga and high-intensity interval training—and especially once I hit 40—I realized…
Read MoreGreek Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Snacks are so important to a healthy and balanced nutrition. When eaten right, they help stabilize blood sugar levels, help lose unwanted weight, and keep your metabolism in good shape. But are all snacks created the same? Studies have shown that people who ate every three hours had a better muscle to fat mass ratio,…
Read MoreFlourless Brownie Recipe
Black Beans are high in fibre and amino acids. With high amounts of minerals and vitamins, it is one food you should consider adding to your diet. I have experimented in the kitchen with this bean for some time now, but instead of making the usual beans and grains, or beans and squash, I decided…
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