Craving a light meal on a hot summer day? This easy-to-make, cool Cucumber Avocado Soup with Fresh Dill is the perfect way to chill. It comes together in just a few minutes without ever needing to turn on your oven or cooktop. This refreshing vegan soup is also a great way to use up those delicious [...]
When you're trying to figure out a way to live your life without products created with chemicals, it can take some time to learn how you can use what you have. Not everything is as upfront as using aloe vera to soothe a sunburn. To find other eco-friendly, more natural alternatives, you're going to need to [...]
During the summer season, hair often turns dull and luster-less. It isn’t rare for women to experience dry, dull, unmanageable hair. The reason this is more common during the summer season is because of the intense humidity that causes the hair to get less nourishment and moisture. Apart from humidity, sometimes you may get dry, dull hair [...]
What is all the fuss and bother about this thing called ‘fiber’? Well, bottom line, it is an incredibly important part of your daily diet and essential for your health. Simple. Fiber, also referred to as roughage or bulk, supports the body to assist the effective functioning of the intestines by stimulating peristalsis, the movement of the [...]
Carbohydrates are essential for the body to function properly. The problem is that people eat the wrong kind of carbs. Foods with carbs either have simple or complex carbs. Simple carbs are natural. These foods include fruit like strawberries, apples, raspberries and grapes. Foods that contain complex carbs include sugary snacks and grains like bread and [...]
This Kale Kimchi Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette is one of my favorites due to the fact that I also add watercress, radishes and onion which really kicks it up a notch. Dressed simply with a toasted sesame oil vinaigrette, the resulting blend of zing and zest definitely delights the palate. But what really makes this salad sing is the [...]
I have fond memories of the pride I felt as a little girl from saving our white potato skins, replanting them, watching them grow--but most of all--eating my potatoes. I also remember immersing avocado pits in water with toothpicks to grow lovely new plants from them. But many years have passed and I got away from doing that. Well, it's time to get back [...]
Like many of us, I am a chocolate lover! Chocolate sweets and treats are typically associated with Valentine's Day but once I discovered the taste and benefits of raw cacao powder, I prefer to make my own cacoa- powered delights. The flavor is amazing and so are the health benefits: Raw cacao powder contains more than 300 different [...]
I love to make, take and eat salads for lunch and even dinner almost everyday. That's why I like to assemble these easy, portable, colorful, mason jar salads. I shop for organic produce locally and seasonally, so the contents of my salads will vary according to what's available in my local markets. Cabbage and carrots add crunch and [...]
In my crunchy, colorful, organic plant-based kitchen, healthy, hearty salads are an everyday occurrence. A fresh, flavorful, multi-textured salad made with seasonal ingredients is my idea of comfort food. That's why I love this Cranberry Pear Walnut Avocado Spinach Salad. Imagine savoring each mouthful of pear, walnuts, cranberry, red onion, tomatoes, avocado and spinach with a creamy tahini dressing. The sweet and [...]
After my glass of warm water with lemon, two stimulating mugs of green tea are must-haves for me each morning. Green tea gives me just the kick I need to kickstart my day--especially because I am not a natural "morning person"--although I am still working on that! In fact, it's always on my list of New Year Resolutions--year [...]
After a solid two months of holiday parties and vacations, my body was begging me for a break. A big one! Large, chewy, nutritious salads have always been my go-to food for a flavorful and filling way to treat my body right! I love to mix a variety colors, tastes and textures to create a healthy [...]
The chilly temperatures and the bad weather may have put an end to the outdoor gardening for now, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a thriving harvest. There are many options to grow healthy and happy vegetables inside your home. The key is to pick the right greenery and location and you will get [...]
Skin is the barrier between the environment and us and it should be able to function at maximum efficiency. This is why, as we grow older, we still need to take care of it as much as we take care of our general health. There are many ways to keep our skin healthy and it’s best [...]
After a hectic but happy weekend, when Monday rolls around I often feel the effects of too much fun and too little sleep. Have you felt that way before? I bet you have! On mornings like this my usual ritual of lemon water, green tea and fresh fruit doesn't give me enough energy to "kick butt [...]
Today is day 2 of Vegan MoFo and I was inspired by the suggested prompt to create this healthier, heartier take on the pale, boring salads that I grew up with. When I was a child, my mother used to make salads each week for the family. Her salads usually includedbland, tasteless iceberg lettuce and tomatoes with a large [...]
Are you concerned about loose or sagging skin? Many people are worried about this--so you are not alone! Loose skin is a very common problem. Whether you have lost a lot of weight or you were pregnant--or for other reasons-- firming loose skin is important to many of us! We've gathered 10 easy to implement tips for using essential oils and [...]
