LPN’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Part II: Gifts for the Natural Foodie

Just like last year, the beautiful Megan from Pur Oslo (Oslo’s finest Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free baking and dishes) is back with her recommendations for this seasons’ must-haves for the foodie. You might have seen some #regrams from this natural beauty on my Instagram,  so you may recognize her. ;) I’m so excited to be including her picks for you lovelies as you get into holiday shopping modus (ok, many already have). Enjoy these Scandinavian-inspired picks for your foodie friends and food-loving family members. {Read More}

LPN’s iHerb Shopping Cart – My Fave Natural Beauty & Wellness Buys

I get a lot of questions about what products I use, foods I eat and beauty tips I use for my day-to-day life. This morning I was filling out an iHerb Order, and I thought to myself, it would be a good basis for a post – that is, just to share with you what I’m buying on this cloudy Hallowe’en Saturday in a chilly northern town. So, that’s just what I’ll do. Today’s post is a simple sharing of my shopping {Read More}

LPN’s Gluten Free & Vegan Chia Energy Biscuits

This week I’ll be hoping on a 17 hour flight. I love to travel, but I don’t love airplane food and I don’t love what long haul flights do to my skin- that is, my unprepared skin. When I travel one of the most important parts of my packing is food for the flight (along side a series of oils, creams and travel-sized spritzers). Whether it’s snacks and full meals, I plan ahead to ensure that I’m feeling nourished and {Read More}

The Healthiest Brownies that Ever Existed: Guest Post from The Whole Tara

Today I have a very special guest post for you from the beautiful Tara from The Whole Tara – author, fellow yogi and certified holistic health coach. This beauty put together this delicious (and nutritious!) Coffee Chocolate Walnut Brownie recipe for the readers of LPN. Lucky us ;) I’m pretty sure this is the tastiest and healthiest brownie that has ever existed… so don’t wait before taking this recipe out of a spin in your kitchen. Lots of love, K With {Read More}

Quick & Easy Raw Probiotic Mango Noodle Salad with Sea Clear by Shaman Shack

Some of the most weird and random recipes come out of my kitchen — especially when grocery shopping has been neglected, or in this case, during the holidays when stores are closed. I threw together 3 raw ingredients and created the perfect probiotic rich, raw, vegan lunch. I had to share, and share with you. Enjoy <3 Miso – A Beauty Food Miso is a fermented food that originates from Asia — but it’s a common staple in many of {Read More}

LPN’s Fall Soup Fave: Vegan Spicy Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup

Oh fall, the year’s last lovely smile. I absolutely adore the change of the seasons and with today being the first official day of fall, I thought it would be good timing to post one of my favourite fall soup recipes: Spicy Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup. Not only is it nourishing to your body, but the beauty enhancing nutrients from the pumpkin and sweet potato, also make it a perfect fit for your beauty routine. Beauty Benefits of Pumpkin {Read More}

10 Foods for Clear, Glowing Skin – Guest Post from Clear Skin Guru Olivia Jenkins

Happy Friday LPN’ers! Today I have something special for you, a guest post from the natural beauty Olivia Jenkins, a specialist when it comes to beautiful skin from the inside out. We’ve often discussed on LPN about healthy recipes and foods that are great for your skin and natural beauty; today Olivia is rounding up her Top 10 picks for clear & glowing skin. Enjoy! X K There’s nothing we want more than a clear, glowing complexion. But it seems {Read More}

Rainy Day Recipe – LPN’s Vegan Coconut Red Lentil Curry Soup

After an absolutely insane week, I needed some downtime this weekend. The sleet outside called for some soul warming soup and so I set to the kitchen to see what I could throw together… without having to go to the grocery store. The concoction that was the result was blog-worthy. So, if you’re having a cozy evening at home on this Sunday, why not mix up some of these ingredients (and throw in a few of your own) and experience {Read More}

Gluten-free, Sugar-free & Vegan Apple Crisp Recipe + Sunday Face Mask Love with One Love Organics & Themis

Last Sunday I posted a picture on my Instagram & Facebook account of some apple crisp I made. It was gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan and downright delicious.  I guess I made enough mouths water – rightfully so, look at that picture :) –  as I had a few requests for the recipe. Well, I thought this Sunday would be a good opportunity to pass it on, so you can cozy up with a bowl yourself this evening. The perfect February desert. It’s super easy, quick, {Read More}

Breakfast that makes your skin glow? Get the Earthsprout App!!

If this is the first you’ve heard of Earthsprout, you can thank me later. ;-) Earthsprout is one of my “religious” blogs. “Religious”, meaning I go to it on the weekly for raw food inspiration, eats and treats. Earthsprout is the brainchild of Sweden-based organic farmer, raw food / health coach and green gourmet chef, Elenore Bendel Zahn.  While never having met her, I can tell through her words she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on {Read More}

The Beauty Benefits of Honey & Why You Should Incorporate It In Your Diet & Beauty Routine

Today I have a very special guest post from beautiful Selina who sent along a brilliant post for LPN to share with you. After you’ve had a little read, I’ll give you some of my thoughts. It’s all about the honey, hunny! Guest Post from Selina Torres I often tell people I’m a foodie, but what I really mean is that I’ll eat nearly anything you put in front me. If it’s sweet, there’s a chance you may even lose {Read More}

The Best Vegan & Raw Chocolate Pudding. Ever.

I realize I haven’t been posting many recipes as of late…and I really can’t come up with a good reason as to why. So I thought, with this fine December day, and us heading into holiday season, there is no time like the present to post on some alternatives for the sugar-laden foods we tend to find ourselves around throughout December. If you catch yourself needing a sweet (and chocolately) treat, look no further than this glorious pudding recipe. The {Read More}

LPN’s Fave {Online} Shopping Destinations for Natural Beauty

Where to buy natural beauty products? Well this post has been a long time coming, as I’m often asked the question “Where or where do you shop?!”. Well, that really depends on two things: What I am on the search for What country I’m currently blogging from You’ll notice on my blog, every product has a “where to buy link” but today I wanted to highlight some of my favourite multi-brand online shops that, without fail, have served me well {Read More}

Easy Vegan Organic Raspberry Sorbet Recipe

With summer being officially here (hurray for the Summer Solstice!), I thought it was appropriate to create an easy summer-worthy treat that anyone can enjoy. It’s quick, it’s easy and it only requires 4 ingredients in your blender. Enjoy Gorgeous!   Ingredients: 2.5 cups of raspberries (servies two) 1 date 7-8 drops of liquid Stevia 2 – 4 tablespoons of water (don’t add too much, it will make it like a smoothie :-) Just blend it all together. Be patient {Read More}

Sprouts & Microgreens: Why You Should Have a Little Garden in Your Kitchen

It is undoubtedly the easiest “gardening” you will ever do, and also one of the most nutritious. Sprouting is one of the most fantastic and easy ways to get a power punch of antioxidants, a host of beautifying minerals, enzymes and a wide spectrum of beauty enhancing vitamins – all in these tiny little plants. Why are Microgreens & Sprouts Good for Me? First let us try to understand what sprouting is. Sprouting takes a dormant seed, grain, nut or legume and {Read More}