Matcha Chai Recipe 4 cups of your sweet, local, raw milk or alternative milk 1 tbsp. organic matcha 1 vanilla bean 1 star anise pod 3 black peppercorns 2 cloves 3 green cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick or 2 cinnamon leaves Pour milk into a glass or non-reactive saucepan. Turn heat to low. Add spices […]
Turmeric in your milk? Are you cray cray? Yes! Don’t tell the other nut milks, but this recipe is my favorite. Once upon a time, the only thing I knew about turmeric was that it had a brilliant yellow-orange color, which makes it a perfect addition to tofu scrambles. But with the right combination of supporting spices and
One of my favorite raw food desserts is chocolate avocado pudding (don’t be grossed out; it’s actually a surprisingly delicious treat). I like to think of this smoothie as the sip-worthy version of that fabulous recipe. This is a perfect goodie when chocolate cravings pay a visit! Makes 2 Servings (20 to 24 Ounces) 2 small bananas, frozen 1 to
Exotic, beautiful and delicious, passionfruit is absolutely my favorite fruit. I have been growing them pseudo-successfully in my backyard for a few years now and we don’t get that much of a crop so it’s always a dilemma–do we just eat it now, off the vine or try to resist temptation and save them so
One of the most delicious of fall fruits is the pear, which is surprisingly high in potential anti-cancer nutrition. Aside from fiber and flavonoids, pears also contain phytonutrients cinnamic and ferulic acid that may help prevent stomach and esophageal cancers. Our in-house Healthy Mixologist, Fred Sconfienza, created this amazing Fall mocktail, and an “adult” version
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND As the season changes into fall it is appropriate to alter your eating. Cold salads, although healthy, are not always ideal for your body as the climate cools down. Your body will love warming foods and nutritious hearty veggies will help prepare your immune system for the incoming flux of bugs
Publisher Razi Berry I’m always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate healthy nutritious carbohydrates in my diet. White yams, also called white sweet potatoes are one of those carbs. Red skinned on the outside and cream colored on the inside. To me, they taste like a cross between a Yukon gold and a
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Healthy eating is often associated with boring food, but it doesn’t have to be. Condiments are a simple way to add flavor and flair to any meal, whether you’re eating steamed vegetables and grilled chicken, or an elaborate lamb tagine. Some condiments also have health benefits and harissa belongs at
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Dairy intolerances are becoming increasingly prevalent in North Americans. Although we don’t know exactly why, it is most likely a combination of a few factors: overly abundant consumption; milk product additives; pasteurization processes; and changes in the way our dairy cows are raised. A dairy intolerance (or sensitivity) is an immune
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth but at the same time offer a number of nutritional benefits? Then this nutty treat may be a great option for you. These crunchy, sweet walnuts can be consumed on their own or added to your favourite greens as a crunchy salad topper
