Green smoothies are simply a fruit smoothie with fresh or powdered greens added. They are easy to make, exceptionally nutritious and one of the best ways to increase your greens intake significantly. They also crowd out the desire to eat less nutritious foods. With the right mix of fruit and greens they can be sweet enough to satisfy sweet cravings and provide the real nutrition that your body is craving. Best of all, they are [...]

This is one of my favorite sandwiches! When you are in need of a quick but healthful sandwich, give this one a try . Ingredients 2 slices of your favorite bread (toasted, if preferred) 1 ripe avocado Thinly sliced Red Onion 4 slices ripe tomatoes (thin slices) About 1/4 cup alfalfa sprout Vegenaise or any mayonnaise of your choice Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions Put the sandwich together and enjoy this [...]

I finally took the time to post this recipe. My husband and I, baked this delicious pie on Thanksgiving Night, 2 weeks ago. We live in Canada but most of our family live in the United States. Each year, everyone is getting together to cook some good food. Unfortunately we weren’t able to be with them this year to celebrate Thanksgiving… so we decided to bake a pie thinking about them. This recipe comes from [...]

This is a recipe that I made a few weeks ago but never had the chance to post. Tempeh’s firm texture makes it a perfect match for the grill. Serve this tempeh with your favorite sidedish or alongside a platter of grilled vegetables. The Cilantro Mint Chutney was adapt from Dani Spies What you’ll need 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh 1 scallion, sliced 1 clove of garlic, chopped ½ cup of fresh cilantro 1/3 cup of [...]

Carbohydrate foods like pasta can cause a quick rise in blood sugar. But that doesn’t mean you have to swear off pasta There are three ways you can minimize pasta’s effect on blood sugar. * Watch your portion sizes and choose a whole wheat or whole grain pasta. A serving the size of a baseball will wreak less havoc than a serving the size of a basketball. * Add protein + veggies to the meal. [...]

This pickle is normally used in Vietnamese sandwiches, Banh Mi, as well as as a condiment to other Vietnamese dishes. The flavor is so bright and fresh in your mouth. Daikon radish is fairly common in supermarkets and farmers markets these days. And it’s not just for Asian cuisine anymore. It tastes very much like our little red radishes, perhaps a bit milder. Daikon Radish is good for your stomach and loaded with anti-cancer enzymes, [...]

Ingredients 1 cup yellow split peas 2-3 tablespoon oil 1/2 medium onion diced 4 cloves garlic Salt to taste (about 3/4 teaspoon) 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 6 cups of water 1/4 hot pepper (optional) Habanero, scotch bonnet or whatever hot pepper you like Dash fresh ground black pepper How to make it In a bowl wash the split peas in several changes of water; drain. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat [...]

Ingredients 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh mint 2 tsp. minced seeded chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained, plus 2 tsp. adobo sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. salt 1 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry 1 Tbs. vegetable oil How to make it 1. Whisk together orange juice, maple syrup, vinegar, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, and salt [...]

Ingredients Serve 8 A mix of 8 mediums bell peppers (yellow, red, orange, green) tops cut away and seeds removed Filling 2 cups vegetable stock or water with salt and a bay leaf 1 cup toasted bulgur 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic 3 oz portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup coriander, finely chopped 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped 1/3 cup italian parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup cashews, toasted 1/4 cup [...]

Serve with raw vegetables like celery, carrots and radishes for dipping or alongside tortilla chips as a healthy snack or appetizer. It also could be use as a spread. Makes about 1 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup edamame 2 Tbsp green onion 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 small garlic 2 tbsp tahini 1 lime juice 1/2 tsp tamari Salt and pepper How to make it Cook edamame by boiling for 5 [...]

Ingredients 250 ml (1 cup) warm water, about 110 degrees F 1 tablespoon brown rice syrup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast 2 1/2 cup unbleached flour, plus more as needed while kneading 1 teaspoon salt How to make it In a mesuring cup, dissolve the brown syrup, olive oil, warm water. Add the yeast. Place on mixer with dough hook and let stand 5 minutes. In separate bowl stir the flour and [...]

10 Things I didn’t know before turning vegan… 1.Because of improper stunning, many pigs drown or are scalded to death when they are put, still alive, into the scalding-hot water tanks that are intended to soften their skins and remove their hair. 2. Like other animals fish feel pain and experience fear. 3. Eating meat causes global warming. Animal methane is 20 times more effective than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. 4. [...]

First, the good news. According to the American Dietetic Association, a well-planned vegan diet is appropriate for every stage of life: infancy, adolescence, pregnancy, old age, you name it. Plus, as we’ve already seen, a vegan diet can deliver some compelling health advantages, and is also quite compatible with exceptional athletic performance. Unfortunately, some vegans take this to mean that they can eat anything they want, so long as it’s vegan, and never give a [...]

Hi everyone, and welcome to our blog. Mainly, this blog is about our daily life and its connection to veganism. There will be some other things, but mostly its about sharing recipes, advice, tips for a healthier and more ethical lifestyle, free from animal products and showing people all the tasty goodies that we Vegans eat! We turned vegan a year ago, and we absolutely love being one. Before that we were vegetarian for 10 [...]