Every raw chef worth their nama shoyu knows that the road to feeding people our ‘healthy’ food begins with cashew cheesecake! I tested this one three times to make sure it offers a perfect base to feature your favourite seasonal fruits.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Process + place these ingredients in a 6” cake pan, freeze 15 minutes: Crust60g / 1/3 […]
Author: Maddy Rose
Raw Coconut Crepes
Equipment Required High speed blender Dehydrator with non-stick sheets (these work the best) Ingredients 500g fresh coconut meat 15g cacao powder 150g raw cashews, soaked overnight 30g maple syrup, or stevia drops to taste 30g coconut water 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean powder Directions Separate meat from coconut husk, or defrost frozen young […]
Matcha Collagen Cups
Don’t be fooled – these lovely-looking little treats pack quite a nutritional punch! Raw cacao is super rich in healthy fats and fiber as well as beneficial minerals like magnesium and zinc. And both matcha green tea and cacao are loaded with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the body. This recipe is only lightly […]
Chickpea Cookie Bites
Cookie 1.25 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 tb coconut oil melted 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup almond flour 2 tb maple or brown rice syrup or low-glycemic sweetener of choice (I LOVE Sweet Monk drops – they are the best) Pinch of cinnamon Generous pinch Himalayan pink or sea […]
Turmeric Cacao Cheesecake
The perfect treat for a cozy new spin on dessert after Thanksgiving dinner; or to keep sliced in the freezer for when that sweet tooth hits! Most of us have one, no reason to feel bad about it – but being prepared with healthier options is definitely key. This Recipe is… Refined Sugar Free ~ […]
Whole Food Bounty Bars
Filling 1.5 c / 90g coconut shreds, finely ground 1/2 c / 110g coconut manna 1 tsp / 5g vanilla extract 3 T / 40g coconut oil, melted 1/2 t stevia powder or monk fruit to taste (use 2 T maple syrup as per preference) 1T / 15g lucuma powder Pinch sea salt Chocolate 1/3 […]
Spicy Squash Soup
This is easily one of the best soups in my repertoire. It’s based on a squash soup I learned from an old friend. In the kitchen where we met, there was only one item that our team got to make off the cuff – a daily soup feature. Butternut squash was the mutual favourite, especially […]
Dry Skin Brushing
The lymphatic system is a fascinatingly intricate network of vessels, glands and fluid filled lymph nodes that collectively make up an important part of our immune system, as well as playing a huge role in the body’s daily detoxification efforts. Proper lymph flow can promote a healthy complexion, stable energy levels, reduced body fat and […]
Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
Ingredients 100g Coconut oil 70g Ghee, preferably grassfed 70g Cacao butter 35g Plant protein of choice Sweet Monk drops, or liquid stevia 150g Natural peanut butter, be sure to substitute hazelnut/almond/cashew butter in case of allergies or nightshade sensitivity 15g Maca powder 50g Raw cacao powder Directions Melt ghee, coconut oil and cacao butter on […]
Flore Nuit D’Hiver Review
Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived. Helen Keller Fragrance is among the most transportative experiences in our sense landscape. It is so personal and has such a potential for creating spacious moments of relaxation during an otherwise busy day. I […]
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip This recipes is a total keeper – perfect for bringing to potlucks and dinner parties. I also love to cycle it into my meal prep for when we’re craving something other than hummus, that’s still simple and nutrient dense. As an added bonus, many of these ingredients are great for liver and […]
Cacao Freezer Fudge
This is such a yummy snack to have with coffee or for a quick afternoon pick me up when that sweet tooth hits! Finally, a chocolate fix that is one hundred percent guilt free… Full of naturally energizing, high fiber and magnesium rich cacao, healthy fats, with myo-inositol for blood sugar balance and maca root […]
What is Real Wellness?
Recently I have been reflecting on just under 7 years in the wellness industry and without a doubt I have made some very interesting findings. In my own health, for sure. But far more so in observing the movement at large. Regardless of how passionate we are in starting a lifestyle change the momentum of […]
All About High Fat Coffee
Ever heard of blending butter & MCT oil with your coffee? Of course, at this point just about everyone and their Mom has. More importantly… have you tried it? Adding butter to your coffee could once be called a trend, but has certainly proven itself with the test of time. Keep reading if you’re curious […]
The Five Koshas
How does a seemingly simple activity as yoga have such a profound ripple effect? There are quite a few ways to answer that question. but let’s start by unpacking this a little based on the ancient understanding of our bodily makeup.The traditional yoga lineages teach us to have awareness of our five main koshas, also […]
Transition your Beauty Kit
It is all too easy to be completely overwhelmed by the idea of switching over an entire beauty regime overnight. And, many would argue, pretty unrealistic. So instead let’s take a step back and focus on the three most important products to find a clean alternative for: Product No. 1 — Sunscreen Conventional sunscreen contains […]
Skincare First Makeup Second
This may come as a surprise, but here’s a news flash…You do not need makeup. I fully believe that how much – and even whether or not – we use makeup is a choice that every single person gets to make. As women, we have been socialized and marketed to from such an early age […]
Everything You Need to Know About Juice Cleansing
The weather is finally getting warmer as beach, and wedding, season is starting to dawn on us all. Juice cleansing might seem associated for many people with losing weight – yet in all truth this process is far much more about attaining optimal digestive health than finding a quick-fix solution for weight loss. Read on […]
Morning Routine Tips for Balance and Productivity
Let today be the day you give up who you’ve been for who you can become. Hal Elrod What does the ideal morning look like? In a perfect world, we’re all waking up from a restful sleep with no alarm… luxuriating for an hour with an invigorating yoga practice, some journaling and more than enough […]
Torch Botanical Perfume Oil Review
“Like a sun drenched bathroom on a late summer day, complete with golden threadbare towels. A dusty yet well loved walnut armoire in the corner, top drawer brimming with the treasures of distant travels.” Fragrance is among the most intimate of our beauty rituals. Whether a scent expresses something about our nature – or perhaps […]