Most red velvet purchased today gets its colour from loads of unhealthy food colouring. Traditionally, beetroot was used to create the lovely reddish-chocolate hue! For these creamy-and-dreamy Red Velvet Truffles, I used Salus Red Beet Crystals. These crystals are a staple in my pantry and add amazing nutrients and antioxidants with only a mild sweet & earthy flavour. Don’t let the avocado in here scare you off! Avocado and cacao are a match made in heaven. Even if you think…
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Spring Chill & Cut Cookies
April 11, 2019
Spring! After our region of the Midwest was hit with a historically bad winter, I have never been happier to see spring. With warmer weather and sunshine finally reemerging, my training has picked back up and with it my craving for sweets. Growing up I always eyed those prepackaged sugar cookie rolls that people sliced and baked, but I was raised in a natural household where my mother would tint food with natural ingredients and make all baked goods from…
The Healthy Smoothie Boosters You’ve Been Missing
July 31, 2018We’re going to say it: whoever invented the smoothie is basically a genius, right? These yummy blends are the perfect healthy breakfast on the go, a liquefied lunchtime checklist of vitamin-rich fruits, veg and supplements to boost your energy mid-day, and even a mineral/protein-spiked post-workout sip. No matter what you’re looking for, smoothies have your back. While smoothies can be the answer for an easy way to stay on top of a healthy diet, not every smoothie is created equal….
#RoséAllDay | Red Beet Crystal Chia Pudding
May 31, 2018I read an article recently titled “8 Things that Prove that You’re Basic.” One of them was using the hashtag #RoséAllDay. Well, I guess that makes me pretty darn basic! But I think I’m okay with it 😉 This Rosé Chia Cup, on the other hand, is anything but basic! What elevates this easy vegan chia pudding recipe and really makes it pop are these Red Beet Crystals from Flora (US/CA)! I think it comes as no surprise that chia…