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 [...]

  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 [...]

Watermelon and grape are both high in water and very cleansing for the body. Some people choose to do watermelon fasts to shed excess weight and clear up their skin. We’re not huge fans of fasting unless your body calls you to do so, but having a few of these mojitos throughout the day will [...]

What do you do when you’re hungry, in a rush or just feeling too lazy to make a meal? Have a smoothie of course! We’re loving this one, and if you’re lucky enough to have access to mango (frozen or fresh) at this time of year, this is an easy recipe for you to try.Smoothies [...]

  Did you know the apple has a nutritional profile unlike any other fruit in the fruit kingdom? It’s said to be natures vitamin! You know that saying “If you’re not hungry enough to eat an apple, you’re not hungry”? I have to say in my personal experience there’s an element of truth to the [...]

Today I’m very excited to do a recipe swap with Ryan from HealthySmoothiehq.com and share his Outrageously Orange Smoothie recipe with you! His website is dedicated solely to smoothie action so I suggest you go check it out and show him some love in the comments, tell him Young and Raw sent you   I modified this [...]

This is by far one of my favourite green smoothies on the planet. I’d say Caleb and I drank this recipe every morning and sometimes more than once a day for at least 6 months straight. This drink is healing for the body on so many levels, so integrate it into your morning routine and [...]

I’ve been craving organic cherries lately but since they aren’t in season it’s been tough to find them. Finally the other day we found some organic frozen cherries at Lifestyles Market in Victoria, BC. Listening to the body’s cravings for real organic food is so key to thriving on the raw vegan lifestyle. With the [...]

Green Smoothies are a big part of our lives,  we make them every morning after we have a few glasses of water. If you want to improve your health, lose weight, tone up, clear your skin or have more energy with one simple tweak to your lifestyle – choose green smoothies.  We make a big [...]