How To Make Your Own Acai Breakfast Berry Bowl

If you haven’t already heard, acai breakfast berry bowls are the new rage! They are easy to make, fun, and basically look, and taste like ice cream. That’s right – ice cream for breakfast – your dream come true!

Switching out your regular breakfast morning routine with an acai breakfast berry bowl is probably one of the best decisions you could make for yourself! Acai berries are loaded with an array of health benefits, mainly due to their amazing ratio of antioxidants, omega fatty acids, and amino acids, all of which combine to make you feel and look your optimal best!

Acai’s ORAC level (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is over 3,500, which is hundreds of times higher than most conventional fruits you find in grocery stores like oranges, apples and bananas. That’s not to say these fruit aren’t beneficial, it’s just good to vary up your routine with fruit that contain higher antioxidant levels.

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Pomegranate Creamsicle Smoothie for Immunity & Glowing Skin!

This pomegranate creamsicle smoothie contains more antioxidants than green tea and features some of the best ingredients for immunity and glowing skin! Oh – and it also tastes like a creamsicle, but 10x better – mainly because of the pomegranate and blueberry addition, which bring it up a whole other level!

Pomegranates contain tannins, which help prevent your skin from aging (in fact, many cosmetic skin care companies utilize tannins for their anti-aging effects!). They are also great for enhancing the immune system, along with the blueberries and oranges, which are renowned for their antioxidant and immune-boosting effects.

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Iron-Boosting Green Smoothie For Anemia and Blood Building

Contrary to popular belief, iron is in a variety of plant foods, and any individual who properly eats a plant-based diet gets just as much iron as those who also consume animal products. Iron is a trace element required by the body for blood formation, which goes on to help activate enzymatic reactions, regulate cell growth, and act as a mediator for collagen synthesis. 

The ingredients in this smoothie work together to help ensure that ingredients containing higher iron concentrations are readily absorbed by the body. Pairing high-iron foods with high-vitamin C foods ensures this process will occur. 

Ingredients:

- 4 ripe kiwi fruit, peeled

- 2 cups dark leafy greens (I used green leafy lettuce, but switch it up with spinach, arugula or kale)

- 1/2 cucumber

- 2 ripe spotty bananas

- 1 cup young thai coconut water (or just regular water)

- 1/4 cup soaked goji berries (you can also add in drain water)

Blend the above ingredients in a high-speed blender, such as the Vitamix, and enjoy!

Skip The Espresso: Lemon Ginger Shots For Energy, Metabolism & Circulation

Why would you drink espresso when you can make these miracle ginger shots?! This is the only thing you really need to help kick-start your day! 

Ginger is a great way to wake up and energize, and can help improve your blood circulation and rev your metabolism by up to 5%! Ginger also helps bring about the feeling of satisfaction and satiation, and is also an anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and basically anti-everything. 

Ingredients:
- 2 lemons, peeled
- 1 cup ginger root

Juice the above ingredients in a juicer, such as the Omega, and enjoy in the morning after consuming 1 litre of water, or after any strenuous workout or yoga session. You can make a cup or two of this mixture, and use a shot glass to measure out proportions.

Strawberry Cucumber Juice To Help Improve Mood & Reduce Inflammation

Bust out your strawberries and cucumber for a refreshing juice recipe that'll leave you feeling happy and pain-free. Strawberries contain B Vitamins, which help nourish our nervous system and help overcome mild depression. They are also loaded with the antioxidant anthocyanidin, a unique flavonoid that protects against conditions like asthma, gout, atherosclerosis and arthritis. 

Ingredients:
- 2 pints organic strawberries
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 lime, peeled
- 2 inches ginger root
- Optional: 1/4 cup mint leaves

Juice (or blend) the above ingredients and enjoy immediately to preserve antioxidant function in the body!

Quick and Easy Raw Porridge Recipe That'll Knock Your Socks Off!

If you are a porridge lover, or if you simply want to switch up your breakfast options, then you MUST try this recipe! I was a huge fan of typical oat porridge before I went raw, and when I discovered this amazing combination of fruit I realized that it tasted just as good, if not better, than porridge itself. In fact, even KIDS will love this recipe more than oat-based porridges (mainly because it is sweeter and contains a larger flavour dynamic). 

Mulberries are one of my favourite fruits out there, aside from figs and mango. Dried mulberries taste like a combination of nuts, vanilla, marshmallow and figs. They are truly one of the most interesting and addictive dried fruits out there! They are also loaded with tonnes of iron, potassium, magnesium and B-vitamins along with plenty of antioxidants. 

Suffice to say, this raw porridge recipe is incredibly simple to make, and gives you no excuse to not eat breakfast! It will super-charge your morning better than any porridge you have ever consumed, and will leave you with extended energy, devoid of any crashes later in the day. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup dried mulberries (soaked overnight - or you may use dried for a more crunchy effect)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean powder
- 4 medjool dates, pitted and chopped finely
- 2 apples, chopped finely (I leave the skins on, because I eat organic apples)
- Optional: 1 tbsp. coconut flakes

Instructions:
1. Drain soak water from mulberries, if you chose to soak them.
2. You may use a blender or food processor to blend, just until chunky: bananas, mulberries, cinnamon and vanilla. Put in a bowl.
3. To the banana/mulberry mixture add the finely chopped dates and apple, and coconut flakes if you chose to use them. Mix well!
4. Put into a serving bowl, and add some chopped apple on top, and a sprinkle of cinnamon if you love food presentation and get excited by what your food looks like (aka. me - haha).
5. Enjoy!

Out Of This World Kale Salad with Pine Nuts and Cranberries

When you think about kale, you either scrunch up your face and say "yuck" or you get really excited -  well, I have something to tell you! This salad will change your perceptions on kale forever! This kale salad is quite literally, "out of this world," and tastes rather incredible (if I do say so myself).

As we all know, kale is one of the most nutrient dense lettuces on the planet! It contains a hefty amount of iron, calcium, manganese, and Vitamin's A, C & K. Not to mention it is loaded with fibre, so it helps prevent constipation and pushes out toxic waste matter to allow better overall digestion (as well as improved nutrient absorption). 

If you want a satisfyingly awesome meal, make this salad and pair it with my go-to zucchini pasta or zucchini lasagna! Bon appetit!

Ingredients:
- 1 large bunch of kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped finely
- 1/4 cup dill, chopped finely
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lemon, juiced (save juice)
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup raw pine nuts (found in any health-food store)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, or sweetened with fruit juice)
- 1-2 celery stalks, diced finely

Instructions:
1. Massage kale, parsley, dill, avocado, lemon, cumin & cayenne pepper for about 5-10 minutes. This method will help break down the kale and prevent it from being so tough
2. Add to this: pine nuts, cranberries & celery
3. Enjoy!

Miracle Cabbage Juice For Kidney Cleansing, Acne Clearing & Weight Loss

If you want beautiful, glowing skin, and a slim body devoid of aches and pains, then you MUST include this highly nutritious vegetable in your diet. I must admit..I have been slacking on the cabbage eating the last two years, but after reading about the incredible health benefits of this vegetable, I have now avidly included it in so many recipes. 

Cabbages are an incredible healer for the digestive tract and do wonders for the kidneys. Cabbage also contains high contents of sulfur and vitamin C, which help remove toxins (uric acid and free radicals) and ease toxic load removal by the kidneys.

Cabbage is great for drying up oily, acne-prone skin, too. Internally, sulfur is essential for keratin, a protein substance necessary for healthy hair, skin and nails. It is also great as a weight loss aid by curbing cravings and satisfying those parts of your brain that scream for otherwise unhealthy foods. 

Last but not least, cabbage is wonderful for reducing inflammation in the body. For centuries, cabbage has been used to treat swelling and bruising of the skin, as well as treat joint pain due to arthritis and sports injuries. 

Ingredients:
- 1 large green or purple cabbage (purple = more anthocyanins (antioxidants))
- 1-2 lemons, peeled (depending on how bitter you like your juices)
- 2 apples of your choice
- 2 inches ginger root

Run the above ingredients through a juicer such as the Omega, and enjoy immediately! Likewise, you could also blend this up in a Vitamix and strain the pulp with a nut milk bag. Enjoy!

The Best Raw Chocolate Truffle Recipe That Requires Only 5 Minutes!

Are you ready for a recipe that will quite literally blow your socks off? These raw chocolate truffles are one of the tastiest (and healthiest) chocolate balls out there! They are so simple to make and require less than 5 minutes to prepare!

These chocolate truffles quite literally melt in your mouth, and will leave you feeling your ultimate best, all day long! They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, too:

Maca root has been used in Peru traditionally as a stress-fighting adaptogen, and to increase libido, regulate hormones, increase stamina and fight fatigue! 

Carob is a great substitute for cacao powder (which contains un-necessary stimulants like theobromine and caffeine) and contains over 8% protein. It is high in minerals, especially calcium, and contains vitamins A, B, B2, B3 and D! Oh, it is also incredibly sweet, due to the natural fruit sugars of the carob pods!

 Spirulina is incredibly vitamin and mineral dense. It is a type of blue-green algae that is considered a complete protein because it contains a wide variety of amino acids - the building blocks of protein. It is also a great source of vitamin B12!

Ingredients:

- 1 cup pitted medjool dates

- 1 tsp. vanilla bean powder

- 1 tbsp. spirulina powder

- 1 tbsp. maca powder

- 1/4 cup hemp seeds or coconut flakes (sulphite-free please!)

- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melt lightly over stove until liquid)

- 1/4 cup raw carob powder

Mash everything together, or use a food processor until all ingredients are well-incorporated. Roll the mixture into truffle-sized balls and then coat with whatever you like - I used raw carob powder for some, and some coconut flakes for others! If you like, you can also vary the flavours by adding in some cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, or whatever you please!

Let these balls set in the fridge for about an hour. You can also save them for a later date by sticking them in the freezer!

The Best All-Natural Allergy Remedy Syrup You Need To Know!

This effective allergy remedy syrup is something you should ALWAYS have on hand! It helps relieve allergies (hay fever, pollen, animal dander, weed allergies, dust mites, you name it!), soothes sore throats (the common cold), and dry coughs (one of the most annoying things, especially if you are trying to sleep!). 

The ingredients in this syrup are effective anti-inflammatories, which is a major process (inflammation) in the allergic response. Honey, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and turmeric are all anti-inflammatories, anti-fungals, anti-bacterials, and pretty much anti-anything. They are natures most effective (and REAL) antibiotics!

Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. grated ginger
- 1 tbsp. grated turmeric root (or 1/2 tbsp. turmeric powder - fresher is always better though)
- 2 tbsp. raw honey (best if locally sourced)
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tsp. bee pollen (best if locally sourced)

Mix the above ingredients and let it sit and blend for about an hour. Consume the above mix three times a day, especially if you are feeling something coming on. Make the batch fresh, every day, and divide it equally, for 3 separate feedings throughout the day. You will be feeling amazing in no time!

Digestive Tract Healing & Inflammation Reducing Juice Recipe

Our gut is a major hub for any type of inflammation. Considering a majority of the foods people consume are inflammatory (junk foods, dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, etc.), our gut gets the brunt of it all. Inflammation in the intestinal tract can become quite painful and if chronic, can result in inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) or other disorders of the digestive tract. Less chronic symptoms may result in bloating or gas production. 

Changing our diet, or adding in better things to our diet is the main way we can help shape and improve the way our digestive tract functions. Including plenty of leafy greens, fruit and vegetables, as well as including juices (such as this recipe) will have a huge impact on your guts overall health. 

Ingredients:

- 1 fennel bulb (and fennel greens)

- 1 cup spinach

- 1 lime (peel removed)

- 1 bunch mint greens

- 4 stalks celery

- 2 green apples

- 3 inches ginger root

Juice up everything in a juicer such as the Omega, and enjoy immediately! You can juice this everyday to help improve digestion and reduce inflammation!

Renew Your Circulatory System with this Blood Replenishing Beetroot Juice!

Whether you are looking to increase your iron stores, get rid of anemia, improve the look of your skin, or simply feel your optimal best, this juice is just the thing for you! Red beets are one of the best blood cleansers and blood purifiers. Because of the high iron content in beets (which is readily absorbed and assimilated by the body), they help support the health of our red blood cells. Not only are beets great for your circulatory system, they help cleanse the liver and spleen too!

Beets are also high in boron, an essential micro-mineral that most people are deficient. Boron is a catalyst that helps trigger important functions in the body like balancing the uptake of other essential minerals in the body and helping the body respond to various hormone activities. Not only that, but beets improve blood circulation, act as a mild aphrodisiac, prevent diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease and help improve stamina. 

This simple beetroot recipe is easy to prepare, and so incredibly tasty!

Ingredients:
- 3 large beets, peeled
- 3-4 large carrots
- 4 inches ginger root
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch dill
- 2 apples
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 stalks celery root

Run the above ingredients through a juicer, such as the Omega, and enjoy immediately! This juice can serve as a meal in itself - I particularly love waking up to one of these juices every morning.

The All-Natural Flu Shot Alternative

These all-natural flu shots are your answer to improved immunity and better health! Typical vaccines contain hazardous ingredients like aluminum, MSG, formaldehyde, antibiotics, thimerosal and egg protein (gross!). 

In fact, if you just eat healthy, build up your immune system with these green shots, and wash your hands, you'll be well on your way to being flu-free! A lot of individuals who get a flu shot end up getting the flu anyway, so really, what's the point? I have never had a flu shot my entire life, and I remain strong and healthy to this day (I also exercise, drink plenty of water, get lots of sleep and ensure my diet is as raw vegan and clean as it gets! I care for my body and well-being, so I rarely get sick). 

These "shots" may not be injected with a needle, but they are by far, much better than any typical needle shot out there. Give them a try! Each recipe makes MANY shots - be sure to drink them all! Switch between each recipe every day!

FLU SHOT #1:

- 4 stalks celery

- 2 lemons (peeled if not organic)

- 1 bunch leafy greens

- 4 inches ginger root

- 3 apples

- 1 large cucumber

FLU SHOT #2:

- 1 bunch parsley

- 1 bunch cilantro

- 1 bunch dill

- 2 inches ginger root

- 2 apples

- 1 cucumber

- 1 lemon (peeled if not organic)

FLU SHOT #3:

- 3 stalks celery

- 2 lemons (peeled if not organic)

- 1 large cucumber

- 1/2 jalapeño pepper

- 4 inches ginger root

- 1 bunch dill

- 1 bunch cilantro

Juice each of the above shots in a juicer such as the Omega, and enjoy immediately!