There’s everything to love about cheesecake, when it feeds your body and leaves you light and nourished! Dairy intolerance, gluten allergies and more don’t mean having to give up desserts, and this raw, vegan, Paleo Vanilla Bean Cheesecake on Brownie Crust should prove just that. This cheesecake is, simply put, heavenly divine and drool-worthy. It’s also as easy as 1-2-3! I […]
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[A Reader Asks] Supplements to Enhance Breast Milk on a Plant Based Diet
Since I have a back log of reader questions, I thought I’d answer them all weekly. Many of them are about breastfeeding on a raw food diet or plant based diet. Here’s the first in the series. A reader asks: “I would be interested to know what supplements you take to enhance your breastmilk?” Great, important […]
Giveaway: Traveling in the Raw by Robyn Law
Today, I have a special treat for you: one (1) free copy of Robyn Law’s new book, Travelling In The Raw: How to stay healthy on the road when travelling for business or pleasure! Robyn was a flight attendant for many years, so she knows what she’s talking about. Do you think it’s tough to […]
Korean Kim Chi Recipe with Ginger and Garlic
Ooh how I love fermented foods. My day doesn’t feel complete unless I’ve had cultured vegetables with my meals, a glass of coconut or milk kefir when I start and end my day, a champagne flute (or 2!) of kombucha, and maybe even a kefir smoothie as a snack. Lately, I realized I was spending […]
Product Review: Brad’s Kale Chips and Veggie Chips
Few of you know that I absolutely loved (past tense!) fried, salty, greasy potato chips — well, until they hit my stomach. Then, I feel awful, sick and sometimes even get anxiety attacks! Needless to say, potato chips are not something I want in my life, but for a long time, I really longed for […]
[Giveaway] Pure Pleasures by Natalia KW
Every month or so, I offer recipe books in giveaways to give you more tools to create your own nutritious, delicious and exciting diet. I never recommend a book I would not personally use. Natalia KW’s recipes are perfect because they are fresh, taste amazing, aren’t complicated to make, and are really nutritious. If you […]
Recipe: Sweet Gratitude’s White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (Raw, Vegan, Paleo)
I shared this recipe a few years ago on Facebook, and it nearly instantly got 155 shares. I can totally see why – this is one of the best cheesecake recipes ever, raw or not, vegan or not, Paleo or not, etc. I actually made it last year as my birthday cake, since my birthday’s […]
Interview with Dean “Rehmannia” Thomas of Shaman Shack Herbs
I love trying new products, especially when they are very potent and nutritious without being too expensive. Shaman Shack, a company started by Dean “Rehmannia” Thomas in 2006 when he completed his personal apprentice with Ron Teeguarden (of Dragon Herbs), makes such groundbreaking products. Rehmannia creates them all, and and sources only the highest quality […]
Giveaway: NATURAWL’s LaVanilla Lotion and Soap
Did you read our interview last week with Kelly McKusick-Gillett of NATURAWL? If you did, then I’m ready to bet you’ll be excited about today’s giveaway – NATURAWL’s LaVanilla Body & Hand lotion, and soap! Here are some photos so you can see what I’m talking about… Isn’t it all amazing? And entering the giveaway […]
Cauliflower Cheese Recipe by Russell James (Raw, Vegan, Paleo)
A years ago, I bought a new issue of Get Fresh and found what looked like the most delightful recipe ever: Russell James’ Cauliflower Cheese. I asked Russell if I could share it on my blog, and he said yes right away! Isn’t he awesome? When I mentioned the recipe on Facebook, a bunch of […]
