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Why You Should Avoid Green Juices and Smoothies in Winter

Are smoothies bad for you? Well no, but you should avoid smoothies in winter. Read along to find out why & the alternatives to green juice & smoothies too. If you’re a health-conscious individual, you’ve probably had a green juice or smoothie (perhaps in the past 24 hours.) Once on the fringe and only sold …

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Easy Ayurvedic Cauliflower “Fried-Rice”- Vegan and Paleo. Part of Sahara’s 31 Day Transformation Challenge

Cauliflower is a low-calorie, low-glycemic alternative to rice that is higher in fiber and phytonutrients. This recipe has the same indulgent, savory taste as your favorite fried-rice, except without the MSG, toxic canola and/or vegetable oil and of course, the rice. Cooking cauliflower also makes it easier to digest, as the heat breaks down the …

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Key-Lime Cheesecake (Raw-Vegan, Keto, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free)

If I could make anything raw vegan, what would it be?” I asked my dessert-loving boyfriend. “Key-lime pie,” he responded. Challenge accepted. And since I’m me, it’s obviously going to be sugar-free too (maple syrup and honey included.) Key-lime pie is a refreshing yet indulgent dessert, with perfect pairing of crisp lemon and creamy filling. …

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Low-Glycemic High-Vibe Strawberry Broccoli Smoothie

A lot of people ask me, “How can I keep eating smoothies without all the sugar?” The verdict is out: most smoothies out there are extremely high in sugar. According to Live Strong, certain smoothies that places like Jamba Juice contain more than 60 grams of sugar. This can lead to weight-gain, unstable blood sugar levels, diabetes …

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Mermaid Toast Gone Raw Vegan (And Paleo, Keto, Wheat-Free + Gluten-Free)

Move over avocado toast.. Mermaid toast is the new latest Instagram craze. This inventive piece of toast, inspired by Vibrant and Pure, brings underwater magic to your mundane mornings. I was super inspired by the ombré blue color of this toast, as I love all things turquoise, and wanted to recreate it the moment I saw …

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Strawberry Coconut Cream Cheesecake (Raw Vegan, Keto, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

One of my favorite things about raw vegan desserts is the outstanding color. I could literally spend hours going through Instagram gawking at the magenta, violet and fuchsia layered cheesecakes these people in Australia always seem to come up with (seriously, I need to make a trip out to Byron Bay.) In fact, the colorful …

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Sahara’s Super Fresh Strawberry Jam (Raw Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Sugar-Free)

Jam was seriously my jam growing up (well mostly jelly.) It’s sweet without being dessert and pairs perfectly well on a slice of bread with chunky peanut-butter. However, because I no longer have the metabolism of an 8-year-old (who can somehow live off sugar and not have diabetes), I’ve had to make some life-changes and one …

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