Vegan diets have become more popular in the recent past, with more people trying them for animal welfare, health and even religious reasons. These diets are low in cholesterol and saturated fats, provide an abundance of nutrients and are also high in dietary fibre. While some people may be worried about not getting enough nutrients required [...]
When pumpkins are everywhere you look, it's almost impossible not to be inspired to make a pumpkin-flavored treat like this Vegan Pumpkin Puree Chia Seed Pudding Parfait. This pumpkin-flavored chia seed pudding was layered with pumpkin puree and transformed into a yummy parfait topped with pumpkin seeds, walnuts, granola and drizzled with coconut milk, maple syrup [...]
Our present day lifestyle promotes weight gain and obesity. Many of us are focused primarily on earning day and night--neglecting our wellness and health. It often feels like a rat race that leaves little time for us to focus on our health and wellbeing. It can be frustrating to lose weight--especially for women who are struggling [...]
March 23 is National Chia Day -- the perfect day to celebrate the goodness and benefits of chia seeds with Birthday Cake Chia Pudding. Of course, chia pudding is so healthy and delicious, I can eat it everyday! Mamma Chia, innovator of chia-based beverages and snacks, is celebrating the vitality, energy and strength of chia, as [...]
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 [...]
I have been adding nutritious chia seeds to my smoothies for quite a while, but I hadn't really experimented with other creative ways to enjoy chia seeds until I tasted my first mouthwatering dish of berry chia seed pudding at a local organic cafe. The subtle yet sensational flavor blend of sweet, tangy and creamy satisfied my taste buds and made me [...]
It's time to pamper your sweetie for Valentine's Day or any day by making this delectable Sweet and Healthy Green Smoothie. Like many women I know, I have been trying hard to get my sweetie to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables for years. I will be the first to admit that it has been an [...]
After nearly two months of holiday parties, dinners, celebrations and vacations--including a two week cruise and a week in the Bahamas--my body was craving a major change. So I am kicking off the New Year with at least a month of lighter foods including fresh, organic juices, smoothies and salads with minimal oil and salt. I have a glass [...]
Thank goodness it's Saturday and already the fifth day of VeganMoFo 2015! I love the tangy, creamy goodness of yogurt but it was hard to find a good vegan unsweetened yogurt. So many of the vegan yogurts I found were loaded with sugar and unpleasant additives that did not appeal to me, so when I finally [...]
I am so excited to be participating in VeganMoFo for the first time with Urban Naturale. VeganMoFo is a grassroots event that evolved from an international community of vegans who love to cook, and are passionate about sharing their love of vegan food with the rest of the world. The idea was first created by famed vegan [...]
Most of you have probably heard the catchy jingle "Cha Cha Cha Chia" used to advertise those popular Chia pets. I've even received one or two as grab bag gifts which I never actally used, I must admit. Well, instead of growing your chia seeds into a pet, why not try eating them instead. They are so healthy and [...]
Green smoothies are often my go-to choice for a quick and healthy meal-in-a-minute. Today I decided to raid the fridge to find some goodies for a super-nutritious green smoothie to fuel my day. I lucked out with fresh mango, avocado, banana and kale! Plus, I added some healthy superfoods to kick the nutritional punch up a notch including flax seed [...]
Are you including fresh, fiber and nutrient-rich green smoothies in your diet? Smoothies have become my new 'nutrition-insurance program'. It's so easy to make a rich, creamy healthy super food smoothie everyday. Life is busy and sometimes we just don't have time to eat a wide enough variety of the healthy foods we need to cover our [...]
This morning's green smoothie came together quite easily. My avocado was now ripe so I was able to use it as the centerpiece for a nutrient- rich, creamy smoothie. Avocado provides B vitamins and vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium. They also contain phytosterols and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. About 75% of an avocado's [...]
Touted as the national fruit of China, but grown worldwide, I rarely see organic kiwifruit in my area, so I was delighted to find organic kiwifruit at a low price in my local health food store this week. Of course, I brought half a dozen home to try out and enjoy! Well known for its characteristic fuzzy skin and its unique, sweet [...]
There's nothing more enjoyable than going to my local farmer's market and finding fresh, juicy, organic peaches and sugary-sweet, seedless grapes. That's better than candy! What a delight! Best of all, both items were relatively low-priced, so I happily bagged a couple of pounds and toted them home to my kitchen where these yummy peaches and grapes became the [...]
It's smoothie time again! What shall I create today? Hmmm... Well, it all depends upon what I have on hand in my kitchen today. Lucky for me, I had enough organic fruits and vegetables left from my last shopping trip to whip up a thick, rich, sweet and creamy, "super"green smoothie. With the addition of chia seeds [...]
