Author Archives: rhonda

Green Tea Nutrition

I absolutely adore tea.  It is a treat I look forward to every day is a cup of green tea.  And the benefits of green tea nutrition keeps me reaching for my favorite jasmine tea throughout the day! We have … Continue reading

Tea

Yummy Raw Energy Bars

When you want to make some healthy cookies this is one of those go to recipes I like to use to make a delicious treat. This is a divine little recipe that I have come across a couple of different … Continue reading

Recipes

Nutrition Facts on Meat vs. Beans

Which is healthier? This image tells it all. Beans WIN. We have been taught that we need to eat meat to be healthy.  However, meat is higher in saturated fats, has no fiber, has no more protein than beans, is … Continue reading

Nutrition Info

Your Child and the Food That Feeds the Brain

I shudder when I think of what children are eating these days. We have all heard the saying “You are what you eat”… right?  Our food feeds and nourishes our organs, blood, cells, and yes, our BRAIN.  Think about it? … Continue reading

Nutrition Info, Podcasts The Fresh Cafe Radio Show, Veg Topics, Why Vegan

Cowspiracy Documentary

Whenever I find a book or documentary on a subject that I am passionate about, I like to share it.  I saw a screening of Cowspiracy last summer and I met the two producers Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn who … Continue reading

Video Reviews

Forks over Knives Video

In 2011 Forks Over Knives had its debut and has been a classic on the circuit to show the multitude of benefits of a plant based diet.  It is an informative documentary that shows newbies as well as those of … Continue reading

Video Reviews, Why Vegan

Melanie Joy

A couple of years ago I had the opportunity  to attend a lecture by Dr. Melanie Joy at a Vegfest event in Colorado.  I was so impressed by her compassionate message that Melanie travels around the world to share with … Continue reading

Podcasts The Fresh Cafe Radio Show

Green Tea Benefits

Green tea has to be one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet!  I like getting my antioxidants in my favorite jasmine cups of tea everyday. This tea has been used medicinally for centuries, and only recently have there … Continue reading

Nutrition Info, Veg Topics

Wild Edible Foods

Being a vegnut, I have been learning about the wild edible foods here in Colorado.  This year I discovered edible wild foods right in my own backyard.  For years I’ve been tirelessly pulling out these “weeds” and then I discovered … Continue reading

Wild Foods

Vegans and Beekeeping

There is a debate among vegans concerning bee products.  Most vegans do not want to promote any exploitation of animals, but hearing of the rapidly declining bee populations leaves us with the question “What can we do to help the … Continue reading

Animal Love, Garden & Edibles, Planet Earth