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}
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Sprouts & Microgreens: Why You Should Have a Little Garden in Your Kitchen
April 25, 2013 by 4 Comments
Radiate Natural Beauty Everyday with 6 Wellness Acts before 8:30 AM
February 2, 2013 by 14 Comments
The morning is one of the most wonderful parts of my day. It’s true “me” time… that is, if I get up early enough. It’s a time to indulge and treat yourself well; it’s a time to set your day in a positive trajectory and it’s a time to start your beauty routine, before you even pick up your cleanser. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in the morning by getting up an hour earlier, even an extra fifteen minutes can do {Read More}
How to Make Your Own Almond Milk & Some Thoughts on Dairy
January 22, 2013 by 5 Comments
When it comes to beautiful skin and hair, you might be surprised to know that dairy products can actually hamper your natural beauty goals. We have been told since a young age that we must eat dairy for the health of our bones, to promote healthy intestinal flora (think Activia yogurt belly dancing ads), weight loss and for the cool white moustache. But really think about it. Milk comes from the breast of a cow – to feed her young. Humans are {Read More}
Best Vegan Protein Powder: Vega One Review
November 7, 2012 by 28 Comments
I’m a huge believer that you can get everything you need from the foods that come out of this earth – it their full form; however, there has been times when my time-pressed schedule has prevented me from preparing all the veggies I need for my green smoothie to start my day. It is on these days that I reach for my ever trusty Vegan Protein Powder Vega One. (I’ve previously mentioned it in my Best Green Smoothie Recipe post here). {Read More}
Most Glorious Desert EVER – Banana Nut “Ice Cream” Recipe
October 29, 2012 by 8 Comments
Good Evening Lovelies! With the arrival of the first snow of the year here in the North, and to celebrate of the arrival of my bestie from NY, it was an occasion for desert. While this bombshell is incredibly delicious, it contains no dairy, no sugar (other than natural fruit sugar), its vegan, it cures your sweet tooth and it includes chocolate. Does it get any better? I think not! You will thank me later for this one, I can {Read More}
Top 5 Best Anti-Aging & Beauty Vitamins
October 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ok, so there is no secret cure to prevent those wrinkles from appearing, but there are some vitamins that help with the battle. Vitamins are natural antioxidants and act on the front lines to battle the free-radicals which contribute to aging and other beauty woes. This little post is dedicated to all those Vitamins that are beneficial to fight the raging aging battle. With that being said, this is not a blog post to promote taking every supplement under the {Read More}
The Best Quinoa Veggie Burger Recipe (Vegan)
October 16, 2012 by 6 Comments
How to ensure that meat-loving boyfriend and vegetarian girlfriend eat dinner together? The answer is simple: create dishes that sound like they contain meat… and surprise them with how good they taste! This weekend my house was completely meat-free, thanks to a few good recipes and crisp fall air that encourages creations such as stuffed butternut squash… and burgers. Not only were these burgers quick, they were delicious, alkaline (check out the importance of an alkaline body in a previous post), {Read More}
Dubrovnik, Croatia – Best Vegetarian Restaurant & Recipes
September 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When I travel, one of the first things I tend to do is source out the local vegetarian/raw/veagan restaurants or the local organic store (the latter may have a lot to do with the prices of organic products in Norway, but nevertheless, may prove to be helpful to some world wanderer like me — for those curious Bio & Bio is the only organic store in Dubrovnik and is found here). Last week I had an awesome time with my {Read More}
A Season of Tea – The Best of the Best Herbal Teas
September 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
Summer has finally come to an end for me. My last vacation has be taken… just in time for autumn. Without a doubt, fall is my favourite season – the root vegetables, the leaves, cute boots and of course, tea! Loads and loads of tea! Those who know me are familiar with my fondness of tea – that is, herbal tea. A herbal tea (also known as a tisane) is a herbal infusion made with anything other than the leaves from {Read More}
Health Benefits of Kale – “Hail-to-the-Kale” Salad Recipe
August 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
To say that I love kale would be an understatement. I am absolutely head-over-heels in love with the crunchy cruciferous green. Upon moving to Norway it hit me like a tonne of bricks when I couldn’t find kale for the life of me, let alone organic kale. The day I finally found kale, it was glorious… until I realized 1. It wasn’t organic and 2. It was $9 CAD for a bunch. Needless to say, in my desperate state, I {Read More}
Quick & Natural Beautifying Remedies You Can Make at Home
August 11, 2012 by 4 Comments
One of my good friends from home (aka Vancouver) found this beauty of a chart, and I wanted to share it with you. It comes from our friends at Picklee.com. Find out quick and easy ways to reduce your pore size naturally, treat dry skin and cellulite, reduce age spots and fine lines (crows feet and the likes), whiten your teeth and treat acne. Naturally, beautifully, simply. Oh, and there’s more… Gosh, I love this stuff! These DIY at home {Read More}
Quick & Easy Raw Soup Recipes
August 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
This is for all the beauties without a juicer, that want to reap the benefits of veggie juice… and love raw foods. I eat raw soup a few times a week, and usually make up different recipes as I go along. I ended up with the below concoction that is marvelously easy to whip up and go. Packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, this raw soup provides you with both energy and beauty benefits. You can add and remove {Read More}
Beauty Benefits of Ginger – Detox Ginger Tea Recipe
June 9, 2012 by 2 Comments
Good Morning, Gorgeous! It’s morning and I just finished drinking some ginger tea, so I thought it would be appropriate to share some of the wonderful beauty properties ginger possesses. Why is Ginger Beneficial for Beauty? I always talk about beauty coming from the inside out – literally – and that is one of the reasons why ginger is such a critical element to add to your beauty regimen. Ginger is one of the best digestive aids that money can {Read More}
Summer Beauty Foods: Best Raw Gazpacho Recipe
May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hello Beauties of the World, After an absolutely wonderful weekend in Paris, I returned bearing more than what I left with – in terms of my suitcase’s contents, the size of my heart and the space in my stomach. The new treasures are among many – and I can’t wait to start sharing them with you. Rest assured, after my tests and trials, you will hear all about the winners. Today is just a quick welcome back post from me {Read More}
Raw Mock Hummus – Healthy & Yummy Alternative for Veggie Dip
May 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Every so often I get a little creative in the kitchen. What’s not so creative is that it usually involves a blender and some veggies. I am definitely no Martha Stewart — and I’ll take healthy over creative any day; however, this weekend I was both :) I whipped this one up while I was inspired by the raw food restaurant I found here in the North. It is a great, healthy and lower calorie (for those of you who {Read More}
