Many people enjoy their morning coffee or tea from their Keurig machine but you may not realize how harmful K-Cups are to the environment. The construction of the cup with filter layers and coffee grounds make them very difficult to recycle. Separating out all the contents of the cups is time consuming and most people just end up tossing them in the garbage.
Read MoreYou know that feeling when you're so bloated that you can't button your jeans? Or maybe you feel so heavy and sluggish that all you want to do is lay down and be a couch potato? It could be that you've been on an overindulgent junk food binge and you feel like it's time to reset your body back into a healthy mode. If you are experiencing any of these scenarios then it may be the perfect time to begin a juice cleanse.
Read MoreThis blog post is for the gals like me that love to binge and geek out on all things Goop. If you’re new to the fabulous world of Goop, this lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow is now an international empire with products, editorial content, media channels and more.
There’s so many easy ways to incorporate the Goop lifestyle into your daily routine. In this blog post I’ve created a guide with nine suggestions on how to amp up the Goop in your life. And some of these won’t cost you a dime!
Read MoreFirst came quinoa, then kale, cold pressed juice cleanses and now the official new health craze of 2015 is bone broth! It sounds like something straight out of Hocus Pocus and when you look at the list of benefits it does seem pretty magical. Bone broth promises to deliver youthful skin, improved digestion, increased energy, a better night’s, a more robust immune system and an overall better general feeling of wellbeing.
Read MoreCreating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in our homes is something we all strive for. One way to achieve this warm ambiance is by incorporating natural materials into our furniture choices. Natural materials have a unique charm that can instantly transform any room into a serene and organic oasis.
Read MoreAs summer approaches, visions of barbecues and sharing delicious meals al fresco with family and friends come to mind. And no table would be complete without a selection of fresh, colourful salads. Although some may deem salads boring, there are endless ways to upgrade simple lettuce/tomato/cucumber combos into delicious and nutritious meals and side dishes. If you don’t love salads, you simply haven't experimented enough with them.
A well-crafted salad is a crowd pleasing addition to any summertime feast, and should include healthy fats, complex carbs and protein. A refreshing salad of seasonal leaves, crunchy salad vegetables and creamy avocado, with roasted chickpeas sprinkled throughout, adds a refreshing note to a midday barbeque – whilst a bed of kale and spinach with layers of crispy, marinated tofu and tangy spring onions makes a brilliant evening option. After all, the wonderful thing about salads is their versatility.
Here are some ideas to help you build a variety of different summer-themed salads that are packed with plant-based protein.
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