Turmeric is a plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native in southeast India and is best known as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor and color...
Monk fruit is a sweet fruit that has been used for centuries for its healing ability. It is also know as “Luo Han Guo” and dates back to the 13th century monks living in the steep mountain region of...
Energy without any jitteriness. Relaxed, yet alert and clear-headed. Stamina, performance, and workout recovery. Balanced hormone flow. This describes a state of vitality--an almost ideal physical state, particularly for athletes and others that do demanding work. Yet, with the frequent...
Young coconuts are very high in B vitamins, are high in fibre and have the highest form of electrolytes found in nature. Electrolytes are ionized salts found in our cells that transport energy throughout the body. They are depleted through...
In today’s day and age it can be increasingly hard to know what to buy, what to look for, and what’s truly healthy. Sometimes the best way is to keep it simple and give yourself some guidelines to work...
Smoothies can be a lot of things: a light afternoon snack or a nutrient dense meal. Smoothies can also help us to hit our goals whether it's increasing our muscular strength, boosting recovery after a workout, or maintaining our...
1. Fiber Chia seeds are high in fiber. Fiber is essential for helping the body detox, supporting proper elimination, and moving things out. 2. Protein Chia seeds are an excellent plant-based protein option. You can add them to your pre or post...
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of traveling for a month in Southeast Asia. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life ... I started in Bali, then Cambodia, Laos and ended my journey in...
It's no secret that I really love chocolate. The less processed variety of cocoa, referred to as 'raw cacao', is actually an extremely healthy superfood and ridiculously high in antioxidants! Like anything else, you want to try to maintain...
A specialty coffee, a dirty chai is typically a chai latte with a shot of espresso. This chilled and blended version still combines the warming spices of masala chai, with the bold, roasted taste of coffee, but adds a...