Kick your Asana Vegan Kale Blueberry Smoothie
Kale, blueberries, maca, chia and hemp seeds, and more! This smoothie is filled with energizing nutrients and is vegan, soy and gluten-free. Most traditional yogis suggest not to eat at least two-three hours before practicing yoga. For those of us with busy schedules and limited time for meals and body nourishment, this golden rule may be difficult to follow perfectly. I have created this smoothie [...]
Vegan Hot Chocolate Chai
Happy 2015! Do you sense the amazing energy of the new year? I know I am. Creative juices flowing, rejuvenated desires to deepen my yoga practice, reconnecting with old friends...this year is already feeling magical. The beginning of the year is a perfect time to renew, recharge, and evaluate all that you are and aspire to be. And I can't wait to share a healthy [...]
Vegan Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
Happy Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather and dine this season, let us cherish our health, our family and our friends. Dinner feasts, holiday parties, sweets, and more! From Thanksgiving to the New Year, we are inundated with food. Our health in particular tends to be compromised during the holidays as we tend to make poor food choices. By fueling our bodies with healthy food instead, [...]
An International Birthday- Balinese Gameltrons in Brooklyn & South-African Fare
Happy Birthday to Me! I was interested in veggies and fruits even as a baby. Thanks mom & dad! This is year numero 31, a seemingly strange number and concurrently a sincere step into my 30s. I am no longer in my 20s and cannot deny it. I have a few gray hairs that beckon acknowledgement. Eek! I do want to take a moment to [...]
The Blonde Vegan No More!
Yes. It is true. The popular veggie loving blogger The Blonde Vegan is no longer vvvv…vegan. Gasp! Citing disordered eating patterns, emotional distress, and physical ailments, Jordan Younger of TBV has decided to supplement her meals with “organic farm fresh eggs and wild fish from the local farmer’s market” in addition to other new items. I do want to take a moment to give her [...]
A Raw Vegan Playground- Strange and Exciting Produce in Trinidad
As a vegan and mostly raw food feeder, I am always eager to try new and exotic fruits and vegetables. Trinidad is a perfect place to experiment, my taste buds and tummy satiated with the creamy flesh of soursop, steamed ripe figs (baby bananas), crisp tart five fingers (star fruit), and more. Here is a run-down of some local fresh delights: Barbadine- A giant passionfruit-esqe [...]