Goji berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and nutrients, you might even call them a legitimate superfood. They’re a great snack on their own, but if you’d like to switch it up and experience them in a new way, this goji, blueberry, and peach pie is unparalleled. Fair warning – this 100% vegan pie is both time and labor intensive but could really be a hit at special occasions. If you need to impress someone with a dessert, consider this the ace up your sleeve. (more…)
This sweet treat combines pears, goji berries, and ginger into a surprisingly healthy dessert that you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying. Pears are a delicious metabolism booster. Anjou, bartlett, and bosc pears taste excellent and work especially well. A tip – pears are best picked a little underripe and stored in a paper bag for a few days to ripen. Adding an apple or banana to the bag helps speed the ripening process. (more…)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is the unassuming powerhouse of herbal medicine. Often mischaracterized as a weed, dandelion (the leaf in particular) is packed with beneficial nutrients that allow it to make substantial, positive contributions toward supporting good health. In traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion is used to encourage liver health, nourish bones and joints, and support the body’s normal detoxification routes. The plant is easy to grow, easy to use, and its many positive attributes might surprise you. Nutrients in Dandelion Leaf Whether you add them to a leafy green salad or […]
There are few things that say, "happy holidays" as well as a warm, tasty pecan pie. Of course, most pecan pies are loaded with sugar, totally erasing the incredible health benefits you get from eating pecans. Unacceptable! That’s why we’ve created this healthy alternative that scales back on the sugar typically found in a traditional pecan pie. Plus, it’s a vegan recipe, so even more of your friends and family will be able to enjoy it regardless of special dietary choices. Give it a try and let us know what […]
A vegan lifestyle can offer much in the way of health benefits, but it’s not without its challenges. A common concern for many vegans is incorporating a sufficient amount of protein and healthy fats into their diet. Many nuts are able to deliver that much-needed protein, but when it comes to a snack, I always recommend pecans. They make a nutritious, gluten free, vegan-friendly snack that will fill you up and provide an entire host of health benefits too. (more…)
