Thereās something inherently magical about this light and bright dish. We eat with all of our senses, not just taste! And this salad gives our eyes a treat before dazzling our taste buds too! Serves: 4 Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 14oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 stalks celery, finely chopped Ā¼ red onion, diced Ā½ cup fresh mixed herbs Dressing: Ā¼ cup plain yogurt Juice of one orange 2 tbsp Red Beet Crystals 1 garlic clove, minced Ā¼…
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Valentineās Day Heart-Beet Chocolate Mousse
February 11, 2021
What makes a food appropriate for Valentineās day (also known in Latin America as the day of love and friendship)? It makes sense to me that foods known as aphrodisiacs or which promote the production of oxytocin, our bonding hormone, would be a good start. Dubbed āthe love hormoneā, many of us are currently depleted in oxytocin, which is produced when we experience positive social interactions and pleasant physical touch. (While the recipe makes enough for sharing, folks in isolation…
Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed Donuts
February 9, 2021
Apple Cider Vinegar Glazed Donuts Category Featured Recipes Gluten-free | Healthy dessert Persons 6 Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Ingredients Baked Donuts: 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup almond flour 1/3 cup tapioca starch 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup almond milk 2 tbsp Flora ACV Shot 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp Flora Apple Cider Vinegar (any flavour; I used Turmeric…
Elderberry Baked Pears
January 18, 2021
This delicious and elegant plant-based dessert infused with the goodness of organic, antioxidant rich elderberries and pears, this healthy dessert recipe will have you surprised at how easy it is to prepare. Delicious MÄnuka Honey adds a boost of antimicrobial action while lending a hint of sweetness. Recipe & images: onbetterliving.com Elderberry Baked Pears Category Featured Health Recipes Persons 4 Ingredients Ingredients for the Pears 4 pears just ripe 3 tbsp. brown sugar 2/3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 c….
A Cleanse-Supporting Recipe: Herbal Sun Water
January 7, 2021
Weāre often asked: what should we eat while doing a cleanse? Cleansing and detoxifying is an energy and nutrient intensive process. This is why we recommend you eat well and eat wisely when doing a cleanse. If youāve kicked off the New Year with a cleanse or have committed to using Florā¢EssenceĀ® regularly to support your overall health, it is important to include plenty of water throughout the day. The herbs in Florā¢EssenceĀ® have diuretic properties so that you will…
Festive Fruitcake with Carrots, Parsnips and Apple Cider Vinegar
December 17, 2020
A deliciously spiced tender and tasty fruitcake Like classic fruitcake, this recipe calls for nuts and dried cherries, but incorporating vegetables gives this cake a moist texture halfway to carrot cake. It has ginger, vanilla, almond and cinnamon for flavor and a festive aroma. The layers of orange (from both juice and zest) and tart fresh cranberry give the cake some bright acidity, as does the apple cider vinegar drink. Historically, adding vinegar to cakes was a useful trick that…
Herbal Peach and ACV Iced Tea
October 22, 2020
Recipe and image courtesy of Lindsay Young, @eatyoungnutrition Herbal Peach and ACV Iced Tea Category Featured Health Recipes Seasonal Serving Size 1 Liter Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Notes Great for stress and anxiety* | Aids digestion* Ingredients 1 litre filtered water 1 tbsp dried holy basil 1 tbsp dried dandelion root 1 tbsp dried lemon balm 1 cup very ripe peach pieces, peeled 2 tbsp Flora Turmeric & Cinnamon ACV 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp…
Flora Supplements Calendar ā Autumn
October 8, 2020
We hope youāve been enjoying our seasonal Flora Supplement Calendar and associated posts throughout the year. Golden colors and reddish hues are slowly appearing on the trees as our fall season gets underway. This is a time when our seasonal cycles may start to contract as we start to turn inwards and reflect on all thatās happened so far this year. Apples, root vegetables, pumpkins and squashes are harvested and make their way onto our plates. Traditionally this is a...
Elderberry Lemonade
September 24, 2020
Recipe and image courtesy of Lindsay Young,Ā @eatyoungnutrition Elderberry Lemonade Category Family Featured Recipes Persons 4 Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Notes I used a tonic water that was sweetened with cane sugar. If not using, taste and adjust sweetness of the lemonade. The elderberry syrup will add sweetness, but you might prefer a bit more. Ingredients Elderberry Syrup: 2 tbsp honey Zest of one lemon 2 thyme sprigs (about 1/2 tbsp) 4 tbsp Flora Elderberry+ Liquid Formula…
Spiced Manuka Golden Milk Ice Cream ā A Healthy Treat
September 3, 2020
Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Egg-free This is the āSpiced Manuka Golden Milkā recipe originally from MindBodyGreen.com, with an ice cream twist! Coconut milk, turmeric, and manuka honey provide the foundation for this recipe. If you resist indulging in ice cream because you think it isnāt good for your health or immunity, this healthy ice cream solves that issue. It feels like a treat, with sweetness and spice to please the palate and creaminess for the senses, but itās not your usual…