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Homemade Vegan Superfood Bars plant based recipes snacks sports nutrition Jan 20, 2012

These bars are a perfect source of fuel for your naturally pre, or post workout nutrition During.

 

Recipe from No Meat Athlete.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked adzuki beans

1 cup (about 15) fresh Medjool dates, chopped

1 1/2 cups water (substiute May yerba mate, green tea, or coffee)

4 tbsp raw...

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Oxygenating Anti-Inflammatory Natural Sports Optimizer Drink movement plant based sports nutrition Jan 11, 2012

This fresh juice and veggie drink is my absolute favorite to sip before every race; 30 min to an hour before the race to be exact.

The beetroot (red beets) in this drink increase nitric oxide and oxygenation of the blood, thus increasing endurance, the apple is a valuable source of electrolytes and...

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Complete Plant-Based Proteins plant based superfoods Dec 30, 2011

Here is a list of plant-based proteins that contain all essential amino acids that are not found in other plant foods. Make an effort to include a large variety of these proteins in your daily diet, as they are very beneficial for fueling and recovery. They are also gluten free and easily digested.

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Quick Spinach Salad plant based raw recipes salads & dressings Dec 28, 2011

This quick and easy spinach salad is the perfect snack or lunch. It's filled with nutrients of all sorts! If you want a more sustaining salad, feel free to top it with a hard boiled free-range organic egg or some raw nuts and seeds.

Ingredients:

1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach

1 cup chop...

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Good-For-You Homemade Salsa plant based recipes salads & dressings sauces & spreads Nov 29, 2011

While chips aren’t your ideal lunch, if you’re going to top them with a super healthy salsa, it takes away a little bit of the guilt, doesn’t it? ;) At least make it whole grain tortilla chips. Now, let's turn to the healthy aspect of salsa. With so much flavor, it's hard to believe that salsa is ac...

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Sprouts - Nature’s Multivitamins! plant based superfoods supplements Sep 02, 2011

Beyond Vitality presented at the Trinidad and Tobago World Peace Festival at the beginning of June. It was a wonderful event! As exhibitors, we showcased raw superfoods, whole food bars, raw cereal and sprouts. I was astonished at the number of people who wanted to learn how to sprout from their own...

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Tropical Pineapple Mango Smoothie drinks & smoothies plant based Aug 30, 2011

This flavorful and smooth drink combines three of the most nourishing tropical fruits to refresh and brighten up your day! There is nothing better than the goodness of liquified, ripe and juicy fruits to offer optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Ingredients:

1 ripe mango, diced

1 hea...

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Super Salad Vinaigrette detox friendly plant based recipes salads & dressings Aug 17, 2011

It's easy to make your own vinaigrette to drizzle over raw leafy greens, pasta salad, steamed vegetables and anything you can imagine!  Try this nutritious olive oil and vinegar based vinaigrette on your next salad.

Ingredients:

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar

2...

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Superfood Warrior Shake dairy free drinks & smoothies kid-friendly plant based recipes sports nutrition superfoods Jul 20, 2011

“Superfoods” in liquid form have become quite popular in the raw food world, and for a good reason.  You get a substantial amount of high energy foods, packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, all broken down to a smooth consistency for easy and optimal absorption.  And of course, these come...

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Crunchy Kale Chips plant based recipes snacks Jul 19, 2011

Light and crunchy "chips" that are super nutritious and guilt free!  A great alternative to those salty chip cravings!

 

Ingredients:

1 bunch of curly organic kale (green or purple)

1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Unrefined Sea salt

 

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Remove the ve...

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Superfoods for Super Health! Wholesome Foods that Nourish Your Cells. plant based superfoods Jun 14, 2011

These foods are nutrient packed Combating disease and can easily be incorporated into your daily diet to promote optimal health and longevity. Superfoods are a group of wholesome, plant-based foods are packed With That powerful health benefits That can help you live a longer and healthier life. What...

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Attention Chocoholics Everywhere! There is hope. plant based recipes superfoods May 17, 2011

As some of you may know, I have been living abroad discovering the world’s natural health products and superfoods.  For three years I traveled back and forth between Canada and the beautiful exotic country of Venezuela, finally moving there permanently this past September.  I loved discovering all t...

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