I love nothing more than a large glass of nutrient rich juice to start my day. I must admit though that initially I wasn't completely sold on the health benefits of juice as commercial "vegetable" juices are often ninety percent fruit juice with just a little vegetable juice. However when I started making them at home and realizing just how simple they are I was hooked! I try to ensure that my … [Read more...]
Cucumber, apple, pineapple + mint juice {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
We all know the importance of staying hydrated especially in the summer months, well if the sun makes an appearance that is! I must admit that while I am fond of water sometimes drinking two liters can seem like a chore not to mind drinking even more. Tired of water I came up with the perfect solution; cucumber juice. The wonderfully refreshing and juice taste of cucumbers is thanks to their high … [Read more...]
Apple free kale, pear + almond green smoothie {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
I am definitely a little late to the party but I finally took the plunge and bought a Nutribullet. Obsessed doesn't even come close to describing how I feel towards the newest kitchen gadget in my life! I am literally like a child on Christmas morning. I got through two bags of kale and two and a half bags of spinach along with countless bananas before it was even lunch time. My sister is a fan of … [Read more...]
Healthy hazelnut hot chocolate {Vegan, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Few things offer such comfort during the cold Wintery months as a large mug of steaming and creamy hot chocolate. Once the evenings start to get long I always find myself drawn the kitchen to make up a quick mug of this warming chocolate delight (I tell myself it helps me sleep!) Making your own healthier hot chocolate is so simple. The hazelnut butter not only makes this a really rich and creamy … [Read more...]
Mango, coconut + cardamom lassi {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
They say that you can never have too much of a good thing how ever this week I put that to the test. I may have gotten carried away after discovering that coconut yoghurt was so simple and cheap to make. Believe me as much as I love the stuff there is only so much coconut yoghurt you can eat. Having reached peak coconut yoghurt and with loads still left I decided to put it to good use and I don't … [Read more...]
