5 Plant-Based Whole Grain Recipes to Try
Plant-based diets are renowned for their health benefits. To illustrate, a recent Diabetologia study shows that consuming foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help prevent diabetes. That said, it’s easy to incorporate plant-based meals into your diet. You can follow recipes by notable Vegan YouTubers like Pick Up Limes—who feature plant-based recipes that […]
read moreDeep Dive: Lion’s Mane
Would you eat a large, white, shaggy mushroom that resembles a lion’s mane? Once I got past the weirdness of that sentence, and the texture, Lion’s Mane became one of my favorite mushrooms to indulge in! Also known as hou tou gu or yamabushitake (or the hedgehog mushroom!), this mushroom has culinary and medical uses […]
read moreThese benefits can’t be “BEET”
If you couldn’t already guess from the title of this blog post, we’re talking about beets in all their glory! These root vegetables are incredibly nutritious and all-around so beneficial. I’m going to breakdown all the reasons why you should be consuming more beets in your week. Something I’ve noticed about beets is that either […]
read more5 Vegan YouTubers Who Make Plant-Based Cooking Fun for Everyone
Almost two years ago I decided that I wanted to introduce more plant-based, whole foods into my diet. For someone who didn’t really know where to start when it came to vegan meals, YouTube became my best friend. I decided to make this lifestyle change because I learned about all the benefits that came along […]
read moreSummer Chill: Iced Coffee with Maca Powder
Iced, iced baby. I’m not much of a Summer person because I like a nice hot coffee. Unfortunately, I can’t enjoy it as much in the Summer. However, I’ve done some playing around, and I think I found a recipe that has worked for me just as well as my hot lattes. This iced coffee […]
read moreMaca for Dessert?!
Oh, Maca – the mystical superfood you see in many healthy latte and dessert recipes. But what is it really? Is it like cocoa? Does it taste sweet? Let’s find out! Here are some interesting facts about the mighty Maca* Maca grows exclusively in Peru at very high elevations! It is known as “Peruvian Ginseng” […]
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Quick & Easy Papaya Guava Chia Granita
Papaya Guava Chia Granita… sounds delicious, right? Spring is officially here and all I can think about are the HOT and SUNNY summer days approaching. Ever since David and I just moved from the Pacific Northwest to Texas I wanted to come up with a healthy and refreshing snack/dessert for when I crave sweets while dealing with this southern […]
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