You’re a person just like everyone else. So why does everyone make such a fuss when you talk about your lifestyle, and why do you feel the need to tell every person you meet that you’re a vegan? It’s like “Hi, I’m Candice, and I’m a vegan…”…
Because hummus is high in protein, a great source of calcium, iron and amino acids; we vegans and vegetarians find ourselves eating this power house food often. Sometime a little too often. So let’s shake things up a bit, by adding some new and exciting…
So many of us are storing our vegetables the wrong way! We aren’t little wives in the kitchen post finishing school anymore, so how are we to know the perfect procedure? After trial and error, as well as a lot of research I have answer to your edible…
Is there anything better than an ice cold glass of traditional favourite, egg nog? Well yes, actually there is- The Vegan Version!!! For the first time you can enjoy Egg Nog sans eggs! The video below will show you just how easy it is to make vegan egg nog in under 5 minutes!
New Years is one of my favourite holidays because everyone wants to make out! But seriously, is there anything more wonderful then the reflection of your past year and the writing of new goals, the adventure of entering the new year in a wonderful relationship or the drunken stuper that will…
Just in time for the holidays… seitan? We’re talking about wheat meat here… not about Beelzebub Because Turkeys are cute, and have funny feet, and they wobble and gobble!!!! Say it with me ” Turkeys are friends, NOT food…”
The secret ingredients:
- vital…
Christmas treats don’t always have to be super unhealthy! In fact the healthy options can often be more decadent and adorable than the ones filled with sugar. Although I do love those guilty pleasures as well… but shh don’t tell anyone…
HO HO HO I’m going to eat…
Maca Me Sexy!
In the constant search for a healthier body, I made a choice a few months ago to incorporate a few more super foods into my diet. We Superwomen deserve super foods do we not?
One that has stuck out more than the rest has been the increased amount of maca in my diet. Changes my…
½ loaf of day old whole wheat bread
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups vegetable stock
1/4 cup sage
1/4 cup poultry seasoning
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
5 green onions,…
Okay Okay, by now you know of my love for all things yoga. Hot yoga, yoga flow, vinyasa, ashtanga, yin, yadda yadda yadda… But have you tried FUSION? This is a combination of Yoga and Pilates fused together to create a strengthing class with the elements of graceful yoga!
I have been doing…
Serves 2-3
2 ¼ cups almond milk
1/2 cup raw cashew or macadamia nut butter
1/3 cup maple syrup or agave, plus more to taste
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of ground clove (less than 1/8 tsp)
2 tbsp bourbon or dark rum
1 cinnamon stick for garnish
(Makes about 10- 15 cookies)
Sometimes you are just too gosh darn, lazy too bake your cookies. Or for those of you that forget about your cookies, despite you iPhone timer app, this cookies recipe is quick, easy and to die for delicious! It is even good for you! High in protein and good for…
“So, like, how do you get your protein?” We have all heard this annoying phrase, maybe one too many times in our vegan lives. Well here is another answer you can give along with beans, lentils and seitan!
Spirulina is a fresh water algae; a form of bacteria that has more…
Dear Toronto, Why must you be so cold? Not to worry Friends! There is something hot and sweaty and sensual you could be doing to warm those bums up. Oh and it’s a great workout! That’s Right! HOT YOGA! I just love to do yoga and Pilates in a hot room. So yummy after…
If you are anything like me, you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or Sangria in the courtyard. But did you know that not all booze is vegetarian or vegan friendly. Naturally, my first reaction was one of sheer panic, but never fear my thirsty friends; thanks to a dear friend of mine, I am able…
Sometimes you’re sitting on the couch about to snuggle up and watch a flick when BAM! A craving hits. Your eyes see chocolate, and your baking skills… well they could use a lesson or an entire fire hall. It is moments like this that inspired me to create this super easy super yummy…
In the past couple of days I have forced myself to be aware of my inner dialogue and who I am being as a person today. I have become very emotional lately when it comes to my career and the goals I have for my future. I find myself putting off what is important because I have a fear of…
Michael Decorte’s Jock Yoga is hard as Eff! But SO WORTH IT! It just proves that Yoga isn’t just a relaxing stretch, it can be very challenging and a fantastic athletic workout. I will be doing these three poses in my living room this afternoon.
These days, people are finding that eating has become a complicated task. There is confusing health advice floating around, unhealthy food that claims to be healthy and poison disguised as your favorite fruits and veg. Eating is a right and a necessity and we shouldn’t have to spend…
No No, not the show we all loved as 14 year old post puberty teens. This Juice will keep you out of the hospital for both medical and cosmetic reasons. High in Vitamin C and Beta carotene this recipe is perfect for flu season!
5 Carrots
3 Oranges
1 inch piece of Ginger
Wash all your organic fruits and veggies.
Stick all veg in your juicer, and enjoy!
** Only juice organic vegetables if possible. Especially when doing a Cleanse or Detox
What to Eat? It is the question on everyone’s minds at least three times a day. By showing how our food choices have a more serious impact on our environment than the car we drive, the light bulbs we use or the ways we recycle, the film makes the point that we can all take small steps for positive change.
