Eggnog Cheer

Posted on December 16, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Vegan Eggnog

Vegan Eggnog

Love eggnog but hate the calories and fat?

Here is a wonderful example of how you can veganize just about any recipe and have it not only be a nutritious alternative but also taste delish!

Over the years I have veganized tons of recipes and it feels good knowing that the changes that I make are good for my friends and family.  One of my goals that I strive for when I read a new recipe is how to switch out the eggs, butter, cream and sugar.  It just takes some willingness to try the tried and true substitutes until you get it the way you like.

 

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Desserts, Recipes & Eats

Elderberry Syrup and the Common Cold

Posted on December 9, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

ELDERBERRIESElderberries have been used for centuries to help with a variety of ailments and it is known to help strengthen the immune system and is especially beneficial for coughs, colds, flu, tonsillitis, bacterial and viral infections. Continue reading →

Recipes & Eats, Wild Foods

Gift of Love

Posted on December 5, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

Give yourself the gift of love this holiday season and adopt a pet. There are many little fur babies needing a happy home that are sitting in shelters waiting for a good home. These animals have been abandoned for one reason or another and their little lives are worthy of love. Continue reading →

Animal Love

Happy, not ho hum, Holidays

Posted on December 2, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

The holidays are upon us.  Each year we can get pulled into feeling the need to get everyone the perfect gift.  However, the commercialism and waste surrounding these holidays often can cause us anxiety and stress to meet the financial expectations that commercialism has drilled into us since childhood. I realized that I had a choice not to buy into it. Continue reading →

Planet Earth

My Little Rescues

Posted on November 14, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

A few years ago I noticed a lot of cats and kittens running around my neighborhood that were skinny, having kittens and looking for warm shelter.  I thought I would try to make a difference.  I learned about VNR for vaccinate, neuter, return which helps to reduce the amount of kittens on the streets and that end up in over crowded shelters.

Through this work my husband and I adopted 2 kittens and a dog. They have given us so much joy, love and pure enjoyment over the years that I could not imagine life without my little furry friends. Continue reading →

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Delicious Creamy Smoothies

Posted on November 11, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

IF there is only one tip I could give you to help improve your diet it would be…GREEN SMOOTHIES.  Yes, you heard right. I know, I know, everyone thinks a green smoothie is something you have to choke down because it tastes weird, but I assure you smoothies can be creamy and delicious!  There is a lot of nutrition packed into a smoothie, more than you could eat in one sitting. And better yet, they are guilt-free, good for you. The secret: there are a few simple tips to make green smoothies a nutritious drink you want to grab everyday. Continue reading →

Recipes & Eats, Smoothies

Raw Foods Cleanse

Posted on November 7, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Tired Out

Tired Out

Our digestive systems are the key to all of our systemic health. With our diets in this processed food world (or even if we eat nutritious) our digestive system can get sluggish and irritated which can make us feel tired and prone to illness.

Even if you are not a raw foodist you can reap the health benefits of eating as much raw foods as you can. And if you want to give your body a healthy detox treat, the raw foods cleanse is a great option. Continue reading →

Raw Foodie

Medicinal Tea

Posted on November 4, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Lets talk over tea.

Lets talk over tea.

I am like a kid in a candy store when I go into a tea shop! So many teas to try.  Some are a wonderful beverage and others are medicinal. Go to a natural health food store and walk to the tea section. There are shelves of boxes of teas for different ailments.  Tea has been used for centuries as medicine for healing.

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Recipes & Eats

Magnificent Magnesium

Posted on October 31, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Red Quinoa

Red Quinoa

Magnesium is a frequently overlooked mineral and it can be beneficial when we are feeling fatigued, depressed, or have other ailments.

This is a shame since 68-75% of us are deficient and it is critical to over 300 bodily functions. Yes, you read right, 300 functions! And a lot of them impact our energy level! Continue reading →

Nutrition Info

Kimchi Nutrition

Posted on October 29, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Kimchi Bucha

Kimchi

Love kimchi? Hate kimchi? Don’t know what kimchi is?

Kimchi is raw, live food with enzymes and probiotic health benefits. It is a fermented, Korean side dish. Traditionally, it is made with tiny shell fish, shrimp or fish sauce, but it works as well without the fish sauces as you will see in these vegan recipes.  Continue reading →

Garden Bounty, Raw Recipes, Recipes & Eats