Year: 2015

Despite their differences from actual enchiladas, these raw vegan enchiladas are to die for. The tortillas are a raw tomato and corn mixture, the cheese is a creamy cashew sauce. The meat is made of walnuts mixed with coriander and cumin, and the unbelievably amazing salsa is a combination of avocado, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Not only that, but once you’ve got the tortillas dehydrated, they’re surprisingly fast and easy to put together.…

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Ingredients for 12 candy bars

Filling Ingredients:

1 ½ c dried coconut (unsweetened)
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch salt

Coating Ingredients:

1/3 c cacao butter
1/3 c raw cacao powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 pinch sea salt
12 almonds…

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I love to eat what is in season because it is fresh and healthier. Apples are officially in season and this makes me so happy. There is a wide variety of apples you can try. However, it is important that you choose organic because apples are heavily sprayed fruits and are at the top of the dirty dozen list.

Apple Pie Chia Pudding is the perfect breakfast because you can make it ahead of time. This means it saves time in the morning and you are still able to eat a healthy, delicious meal. Chia seeds grow almost ten times …

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Vitamin B12 is a vitamin that performs several important functions in the body, including supporting blood and nerve cell function, and making DNA in every cell in the body. Because of this, vitamin B12 deficiencies can lead to anemia as well as nervous system damage (Ashwagandha supports the nervous system).

Unfortunately for vegans, the best sources of vitamin B12 include clams, meat, fish, poultry, milk, and eggs. Plants and plant-based foods do not contain vitamin B12 unless they have been fortified. To find out if a plant-based food has been fortified with vitamin B12, check the labeling. Some breakfast …

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If you love both chia seeds and chai tea, why not combine them into a delicious pudding that is sure to please anybody who enjoys the spices found in chai lattes? You can eat the pudding by itself or use it as a base to add any number of delicious ingredients to create a number of different flavors combinations.

One of the main spices used in chai tea and chia chai pudding is nutmeg. Nutmeg has been linked to fighting cancer cells, particularly Leukemia cells. The studies that have been done on this reveal that nutmeg contains a methanolic compound …

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Although most people know that avocados are healthy, they may not realize just how many health benefits these amazing fruits actually have. A single serving of 100 grams of avocado has 12% of your daily value of B vitamins, 20% of your vitamin K, and 10% of your potassium. They are also high in carotenoids and phytosterols like lutein zeaxanthin, which help give your skin a healthy glow in addition to promoting your overall health.

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Although everybody understands the importance of water for your overall health, many people prefer adding something to their water so it’s not too boring. The go-to additive is usually lemons, which not only adds flavors, but it also adds a ton of health benefits.

Lemons are a natural detoxifier, and they can also improve digestion, neutralize acidity in your body, improve weight loss, and improve your skin. You can not only get these benefits from the juice of the lemon; you can also benefit from essential oils that come from the peels.

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