Practising yoga can do wonders for your life, especially if you pair it with meditation and a plant-based diet. Anyone, of any age, size or shape can practise and benefit from yoga. Getting started can be intimidating when it's brand new territory.
Read MoreI had no idea that the food industry war against health was so widespread and structured. They have manufactured our addictions, watch to find out how.
Read MoreThere was no dessert before this one - and there will be none after. I love this pie. It's simple to make and guilt free. Get it done in 3 steps!
Read MoreI've experimenting with different ways to capture plant-based flavours in (the world's favourite meal) pizza. I got the idea for using sweet potato from this Lady and Pups recipe. This is my spin
Read MoreEven if you don't suffer from a gluten allergy, reducing your intake can help our your gut health, brain function, and skin condition. I simplify the processing of the flour I use by buying the unprocessed grain and grinding it myself. I take control over how my flours are made so that I'm not digesting unnecessary ingredients added to store-bought flour products.
Read MoreThe first step to kicking the sugar addiction is checking your food labels. Hidden inside most products you'll put in your shopping cart are sugars - of all different names. Here are just 60 of the names you'll find - my favourite is Organic Raw Sugar because it's neither raw nor organic.
Read MoreI think my new slogan should be "It's not your fault, but it's your job to change it." I find myself saying that a lot during conversations about food. Fact: you're addicted to sugar. Fact: There are scientists out there manufacturing and exploiting your addiction - they work for all your favourite food product brands. Fact: sugar is keeping you from optimal health and it's your job to change it.
Read MoreIt started with some left over cashew parmesan and tomato purée that I had left over from pizza night. I decided to extend the Italian theme and try my hand at a plant-based lasagna. When I did some research to see if anyone has ever attempted to make lasagna with plantains instead of pasta, I found a Puerto Rican dish called Pastelón.
Read MoreStarting isn't hard. Anyone can be vegan for a day. But, to make the plant-based diet a lifestyle, you must have solid goals and reasonable expectations. They key is giving yourself a break if you relapse and remind yourself why you made the choice to make the shift. You did it for love - self love. Try these 5 motivation inducing tactics I use every day to stay on track.
Read MoreSometimes we just don't feel our best. We blame it on how busy our lives are, getting older, stress, and a long list of other factors. The one we often ignore is our nutrition, which is the fuel to life.
Read MoreThe greatest resistance to any change is fear. We fear we will lose something when we make a huge (or small) change so we hesitate. in the case against going vegan, fear of not enjoying food is resistance factor number one. We have grown up learning to eat for enjoyment and not fuel - why not do both?
Read MoreIn my practice I rotate between these 3 YouTube yoga workouts. I practice Ashtanga yoga and Bikram for their strength and flexibility benefits.
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