Young and Raw

  Have fennel lying around but not sure what to do with it? Well, if you’re up for something new – try throwing a bit of it into your smoothie today! Fennel is a source of plant based iron, and has long been used as a remedy for upset tummies, gas & indigestion. Even though [...]

Do you eat at least 1 salad every day? There are always a few high leverage suggestions we make to someone who’s just getting into the whole healthy living scene. The first is of course to drink water first thing in the morning, the other is to have a green smoothie a day and the [...]

Have you ever tried Jicama? It’s really good and very diverse! Being in Mexico at the moment, we’ve had to come up with new creative ideas to stay healthy and use the local vegetables at hand. A common snack out here is cubed jicama, tossed in a bit of chili powder, salt and lime juice. [...]

I read a pretty shocking statistic today, that more than 12,000 man made chemicals are added to our foods by manufacturers! How scary is that?! These chemicals could range from colorings and flavorings, to preservatives, acidity regulators and stabilizers, to sweeteners, glazing agents, anti-caking agents and bleaching agents! The thought of putting these kinds of [...]

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 [...]

Being apart of the raw food world in any capacity means that you have most likely been introduced to the worlds of juicing and blending.  Juices and smoothies are gaining popularity quickly.  We are seeing juice bars, smoothie trucks and juice and smoothie recipes popping up all over the place! 3 of the most common [...]

Get creative with your salad recipes! One of our top tips for staying Young and Raw is to have at least 1 big green salad a day amidst all of your other choices. Load your body up with phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and of course water by eating fresh whole foods each day. Don’t be afraid to try [...]

  It’s fun to get creative with smoothies, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy this smoothie knowing the ingredients are ultra nourishing to your whole body and renewing for the skin. Mango & Spirulina are not only wonderful taken internally, but both ingredients can be applied topically as well as a rejuvenating face mask. Just be [...]

Looking for a healthy way to shed excess weight, clear your skin or simply boost your energy in the morning? Green smoothies are an excellent way for you to kickstart your day, but did you know that by starting off your day with a green smoothie you will also be less inclined to make poor [...]

We don’t usually use peanut butter but the other day we came across some organic, hand-made (stone ground) peanut butter and we just couldn’t resist. Given that I have some delicious Nutiva hemp protein in the cupboard as well, I thought why not make a dessert smoothie just for fun! If you’re allergic to peanuts [...]