Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding

Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Recipes

Coconut Rice PuddingSo delicious, you just might want to make a double batch. This is an absolute treat and makes for a great healthy dessert! By infusing coconut milk, this recipe is deliciously dairy-free!  READ MORE

Zucchini Cake

Zucchini Cake

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Recipes

Zucchini CakeThis zucchini cake is vegan, gluten-free and absolutely delicious! The zucchini in this cake goes nearly undetected, but adds an incredibly moist and fluffy touch. I hope you enjoy!  READ MORE

Smashed Spicy, Smokey Potatoes

Smashed Spicy, Smokey Potatoes

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Recipes

Smashed Spicy, Smokey PotatoesThis is such an easy, delicious side dish. Give it a try and let the smashing begin! These spicy and smokey flavors will have you hooked at first bite!  READ MORE

Green Lentil Dhal

Green Lentil Dhal

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Recipes

Green Lentil DhalA flavorful, filling, delicious vegan dish! Lentils are filled with healthy fiber and the spices in this delicious dish will inspire you to try more fabulous Indian-infused recipes and cuisine.  READ MORE

Aphrodite’s Cafe Restaurant Review

Aphrodite’s Cafe Restaurant Review

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Reviews

Aphrodite's Cafe Organic Delights When it comes to comfort food, it’s not always easy to eat the entire dish and still feel happy and healthy. A comfort food binge is often-times followed by painful gut-groans, distention, bloating and what is commonly referred to as the ‘meat-sweats’. This my friends, is not the case at Aphrodite’s Cafe. In fact, it is the complete opposite. At Aphrodite’s, you can eat the mouth-watering mac and cheese, the whole dish- and still feel capable of going about your day at the end of your meal. This is a place where delicious, mouth-watering pastry is no stranger, and food traditions are truly showcased. However, they’ve managed to incorporate traditions of food and decadence with what is really important today when it comes to the food industry: sustainable, local and seasonal. Keep reading to hear what I really think in this Aphrodite’s Cafe Restaurant Review!  READ MORE

Stress 101 and What You Can Do

Stress 101 and What You Can Do

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Health Tips

Stress 101 and what you can do to overcome it. Photo by Translations of the DivineWhile we may deal with stress differently, it happens to all of us. Stress is a natural reaction; the problem is a lot of us are stressed on a constant level.  READ MORE

Tori’s Bakeshop Restaurant Review

Tori’s Bakeshop Restaurant Review

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Reviews

Tori's BakeshopNestled in the heart of Toronto’s East End Beaches community, Tori’s Bakeshop is a little slice of heaven. Amongst the scenic lakefront and historical buildings, this little café serves up organic, eco-friendly, and all-natural treats that are dairy-free, egg-free, casein-free and refined sugar-free! It also carries a mouthwatering selection of gluten free products. While many who frequent this local hotspot love it for its incredible baked goods, few actually know that Tori’s is Toronto’s first eat-in vegan bakery and café. Continue reading the Tori’s Bakeshop Review to see if it looks good naked! READ MORE

Detox Demystified – Undressing Detox Myths

Detox Demystified – Undressing Detox Myths

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Health Tips

DetoxingWith Spring just around the corner, the words detox and cleanse are popping up quicker than the cherry blossoms in Vancouver. And just as quickly, are all the questions that start to pop up around this oh-so-trendy topic. Let’s demystify the detox dilemma as we “undress” the mighty detox beast!  READ MORE

Does L-Glutamine Look Good Naked?

Does L-Glutamine Look Good Naked?

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Health Tips/ Whole Foods

L-GlutamineWe hear a lot about protein and the need to make sure that we get enough protein each day. Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about L-Glutamine and that it’s very important for us. But,

  • What is it?
  • Why do we need it?
  • Where can we get it?

Keep reading to find out if L-Glutamine looks good ‘naked’ or if it’s a marketing fad!  READ MORE

Vitamin C – Are You Getting Enough?

Vitamin C – Are You Getting Enough?

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Health Tips/ Whole Foods

Bell Peppers are a rich source of Vitamin CDid you know that animals have the ability to produce Vitamin C in their body? It’s actually their livers that produce it. This is amazing! But what happened to us humans? Well, we got left out of the genetic coding when it came to making our own Vitamin C, so we need to rely on getting Vitamin C through our diet. Find out why Vitamin C is so important and what foods you can find it in. You’ll want to read this article to find out which food has the highest amount of Vitamin C. And no, it’s not an orange!  READ MORE