All posts tagged: vitality

[Recipe] Detox Salad

Gone are the days of horrible detox recipes. This recipe will tantalize any tastebud! This recipe yields about 10 cups of salad, which can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 week. This salad is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and oil-free. Ingredients: 2 heads Broccoli, stems removed 1 head Cauliflower, stems

Stress and your health

We will all experience stress at some point or another in our lives. The main thing is how to deal with stress. Stress, I believe, is the biggest killer there is. It deteriorates and kills your body slowly and one day, bam! You’re in the hospital. Stress can have irreversible effects on your body. Stress

[Recipe] Kiwi & kale smoothie

This smoothie is rich in protein and will give you a great boost before a workout. This recipe serves 2 Ingredients: 375ml Skim milk 500ml Kale leaves and stems 1 Kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp Smooth peanut butter 1 tsp Honey Method: In a blender add the milk, kale, kiwi, peanut butter and

[Recipe] Layered blueberry avocado smoothie

I know this sounds like a strange combination but try it! Not only is it delicious but this smoothie may improve your heart and brain function. It may also lower your cholesterol. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: First layer: 1 Avocado, peeled and cut into cubes 1 cup Plain yogurt, low-fat 1/2 Lime, juice

[Recipe] Superwoman smoothie

This recipe is great when you have a exercising buddy to share it with. Ingredients: 2 cups Spinach, preferably frozen as it makes the smoothie frothier 2 Bananas 1 cup Apple juice Method: Add your frozen spinach, bananas and apple juice to a blender. Blend until smooth Serve and enjoy! Source: Best Health Magazine .ca

Seven super foods for your health

Some days it feels like you need an encyclopedia to figure out what you should and should not eat. So, for today’s chapter in our new found encyclopedia I will discuss ‘Super food’. What exactly is super food? Well, super food is just an awesome name for a group of fruits, veg, nuts, beans and

[Recipe] Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

Bananas are packed full of nutrients and works great in any exercise filled diet. Ingredients 1 cup Banana, sliced and frozen 1 cup Vanilla yogurt, low fat 1/2 cup Low-fat milk 2 tbsp Whole wheat cracker crumbs 1 tbsp Milk powder, low fat 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 3 ice cubes Cracker crumbs for garnish Method:

[Recipe] Boost your energy Granola

Having enough fiber in your diet is very important.  Granola has numerous health benefits and can be enjoyed as a cereal, light snack or as bars. Each serving contains 196 calories, 4.1g Protein, 32.5g Carbohydrates, 0.0mg Cholesterol, 3.5g Fiber, 1.5mg Iron, 5mg Sodium and 38mg Calcium. Ingredients: 2 cups Original oats 1/3 cup Flaxseed, ground

The plant of life – various uses for coconut

The origin of coconut is disputable as coconut fossils have been found in South America, Malaysia and India. Some of these fossils date back to about 55 million years ago. A coconut tree is part of the “palm tree” family and is mostly found in tropical areas around the world. When a coconut is still

[Recipe] Berry beauty bonanza

There is nothing more delicious than fresh, juicy and sweet berries! I can drink this smoothie everyday. Note that this recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen berries, but  I prefer fresh! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Blueberries 1/4 cup Raspberries 1/4 cup Strawberries 1/4 cup Kale 1 cup Water Method: Add all your ingredients