Young and Raw

If you’ve read the article circulating lately about the inherent dangers of drinking large quantities of green smoothies or eating large quantities of raw greens, you might be wondering if green smoothies are really hazardous to your health, and what you should do about it. While many people have been drinking green smoothies daily for [...]

Let’s face it, salads can get boring. So it’s been our mission to mix it up a lot when it comes to salads and different dressing ideas. Raw food is certainly  fun play with and you can get really gourmet with it too! But when your goal is just to feel energized, stay healthy and live a [...]

Blending your fruit & veggies instead of juicing them can be very beneficial to the body. Smoothies still contain protein and fiber that is stripped away when you use a juicer. Fiber can help pull toxins through and out of your system. Smoothies make a great breakfast and offer up energy, cleansing benefits and give you [...]

When you hear the word fermented food, you might not think of it as the most glamorous of thing to be eating. However, this is far from the truth! In fact, raw fermented vegetables are an amazing way to beautify and cleanse your body, from inside to out. They are also a food that has [...]

Looking for a dairy free, raw vegan alternative to yogurts that you can dress up as fancy parfaits or eat with fresh fruit? Try making your own instead of purchasing the store bought yogurts. I know there are some coconut and almond yogurts on the shelves now but even those contain additives which aren’t necessary [...]

  There are quite a few raw vegan protein powders popping up on the scene now so I thought I’d share one of our favourite brands and a green smoothie recipe with you. Caleb and I always select our super foods and protein powders with a few factors in mind, where they are sourced from, [...]

YAY! Oh my rawness I freaking LOVE kids ♥ Just pulled the flax crackers out of the dehydrator and went outside to take pics for you. A little girl about 9 or 10 comes out with her grandparents and says “What are you doing?” I said “I’m taking pictures of raw crackers” she goes … [...]

Going RAW is easy ♥ You don’t have to be 100% raw to feel and look great. Indulge in this super simple massaged Honey Hemp Kale Pear Salad. This salad is specifically high in Vitamin A which is great for the skin and will keep you glowing, as well as Calcium which helps protect your [...]

When you’ve decided to transition to a raw lifestyle, it’s really important to have a heart to heart with yourself and ask “what’s the purpose of this shift?”. Are you doing it to heal yourself of a disease or cancer? Do you want to lose weight? Is it out of compassion for humanity and your [...]