The beauty of the cucumber is it’s water content, 95%, phenomenal in and of itself and not found in any other food. Seeing as it has such a high water-content, this makes it a very hydrating food to consume containing large amounts of antioxidants. I love cucumbers—hands down they are my favorite fruit.Yes, cucumbers are actually a […]
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Vanilla Cashew Cream
One of my favorite nuts is cashews, besides almonds of course. They are not only tasty but just perfect for sweet and not so sweet dips, pies, vegan cheeses, homemade cashew milk and smoothies. I always have them on hand at home. I soak a large batch and after 4 hours, rinse them and pop them in the freezer for future use. So […]
Coconut Donut Holes
I have been in a major snacking mood lately. I enjoy all sorts of nuts and I am always looking for ways to change up my snacking routine. Brazil nuts are a great way to get your selenium intake daily. I try to have 2 brazil nuts a day, but they are not my favorite […]
Chocolate Coconut Bars
Lately, I have been craving sweet treats. I personally prefer making my own and skipping the store bought ones because they can be expensive, especially organic snacks. Sometimes, you would think they were made from gold. I also find they tend to create waste, mostly plastic waste, and they are ingredients that are all sitting […]
Almond Date Balls
Tomorrow is Earth Hour where people across the globe will be turning off their lights for one full hour (8:30-9:30pm) to help fight climate change and take a stand. I will of course be turning off the lights, and either head out for a nice walk or just sit and chat with J.P. I wanted […]
