How to Make Crispy Avocado Fries (Dairy and Gluten-Free)

Pierre Van Zylappetizers, avocado, avocado fries, Dairy-free, easy, Food, fries, Gluten-free, healthy, healthy fries, Hearty Food, Paleo, Quick & Easy, recipe, refined sugar free, Sides, Snacks, Superfoods, Vegetarian

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The world’s new favourite fruit, avocados, have surged in popularity within the past few years. Not only do they taste great, they’re also very versatile and can be chopped, blended or mashed into any recipe to give it a nutritious boost. For anyone whose a fan of regular fries, we have an uber-healthy yummy avocado… View Article

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9 Weird Warning Signs of Protein Deficiency and How to Fix It

Pierre Van ZylBlood, Blood Pressure, Body, Bone & Joint, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart, Heart Disease, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Sleep, Vegan, Vegetarian

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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Dr.Axe. Today, I want to talk about the importance of protein. How protein benefits your overall health in physical performance is crucial to understand. So whether you’re a weekend warrior, you’re trying to lose weight fast or you are an athlete, protein is important for everybody —… View Article

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Squares

Pierre Van Zyldairy free dessert, Dairy-free, Desserts, easy, Food, gluten free dessert, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, quick, Quick & Easy, recipe, Recipes, refined sugar free, rice crispies, Snacks, Soy-free, Specific Diet, treat, Vegan, Vegetarian

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If you’re a rice crispy square lover you know that they are traditionally made using marshmallows. While this may seem harmless, have you ever read the ingredients on the back of a package of marshmallows? Marshmallows can be filled with tons of unhealthy ingredients. Things like corn syrup, sugar, cornstarch, artificial flavour, artificial colour and… View Article

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Mason Jar Rainbow Salad Recipe

Pierre Van ZylEntrees, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, Nut-free, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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   This salad makes the perfect meal on the go! Mason jars are great tupperware storage alternatives. I love using glass instead of plastic whenever possible. I first started making these types of salads when I wanted to switch up my work lunches. It’s a great way to get in tons of vegetables and make a… View Article

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Gluten-free

Pierre Van Zylchocolate bars, Dairy-free, Desserts, Food, gluten free dessert, Gluten-free, healthy dessert, Hearty Food, hemp seeds, no bake, peanut butter, peanut butter bars, pure vanilla extract, quick, Quick & Easy, recipe, Recipes, rice crispies, Snacks, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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I LOVVVVEEEE chocolate and peanut butter together. This recipe combines the two beautifully and the best part is, these bars don’t require any baking! They’re quick, easy and great to have on hand in the fridge or freezer for a delicious, filling, satisfying dessert. If you’re allergic to peanuts or don’t like peanuts, feel free… View Article

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Banana Ice Cream: 3 Ways

Pierre Van Zylbanana, blender, Breakfast, dairy free dessert, Dairy-free, dessert, Desserts, easy, Food, frozen treats, gluten free dessert, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, ice cream, natural, nice cream, quick, Quick & Easy, Raw, recipe, Recipes, Snacks, Soy-free, vanilla, Vegan, vegan ice cream, Vegetarian

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  When I discovered how easy it was to make vegan ice creams at home my life got infinitely more delicious! All you need are frozen bananas and a food processor and you’re good to go. I recommend that your bananas are super-ripe as the riper they get, the sweeter your ice cream will be…. View Article

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Watermelon Slicing – Easy Way to Cut a Watermelon

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, cubes, cut, Dairy-free, Desserts, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, how to, knife skills, Nut-free, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Raw, Snacks, Soy-free, summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, watermelon

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Cutting a watermelon can get messy and slippery. We’re often left with mis-matched shapes and sizes and it can feel as if a lot of the watermelon gets wasted and thrown out with the rind! Well fear not, this is the perfect way to cut a watermelon into cubes with hardly ANY waste. Follow the… View Article

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Easy Chopped Salad with Avocado and Hearts of Palm Recipe

Pierre Van ZylAnti-Aging, avocado, Cleanse, Dairy-free, Detox, Entrees, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, herbs, Nut-free, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Raw, recipe, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Most of the time, if I’m being completely honest, my go-to lunch or dinner is a big salad. Why? Salads give me the most bang for their buck. They require minimal effort (especially if you’ve prepped some veggies earlier in the week), and they’re full of healthy ingredients and flavours. Fibre, antioxidants, protein, phytonutrients, healthy… View Article

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7 Ways to Use Castile Soap: Hair, Teeth, Laundry, and More

Pierre Van ZylBody, Essential Oils, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Many store-bought products like shampoo, skin care, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies can be expensive and are often filled with ingredients that aren’t so healthy for your body. Substituting all those products with natural products in not as hard as it seems. In fact, castile soap, an all-natural cleaning product, can cleanse your face, clean… View Article

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DIY Natural Flu Shot

Pierre Van Zylantibacterial, Beverages, Circulation, Cold & Flu, Dairy-free, Detoxification, Digestion, diy, flu, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, Hearty Therapies, herbs, Hot Drinks, Liver, Lymph, Nut-free, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Raw, Recipes, Seasonal, shot, Soy-free, Spices, Superfoods, Teas, Vegan, Vegetarian

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No, you won’t be injecting this shot! This flu “shot” is something you can make any time of year as maintenance, or as soon as you feel any cold or flu symptoms coming on. This health elixir is very simple to make. Just stir all the ingredients together, add warm water, pour and sip. Here’s… View Article

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Carrot Ribbon Salad with Tahini Dressing

Pierre Van ZylDairy-free, Entrees, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, herbs, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Raw, recipe, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Soy-free, Specific Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian

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If you’re trying trying to stay healthy by eating lots of vegetables that means you’re probably eating lots of salads. But let’s be honest, sometimes the same old salad can get a bit boring. Lettuce, tomato, cucumber maybe a protein and a bottled dressing can become a routine that makes vegetables feel like a chore…. View Article

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Mango Coconut Turmeric Lassi Recipe

Pierre Van ZylBeverages, Breakfast, Dairy-free, Desserts, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, herbs, Nut-free, Quick & Easy, Raw, Recipes, Smoothies, Snacks, Spices, Superfoods, Vegan, Vegetarian

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I was at the market last week and couldn’t help but notice these beautiful, yellow-orange, perfectly ripe mangoes. They caught my attention and cravings ensued! I couldn’t wait to get them in the kitchen and whip something juicy up. Enter this mango lassi. Now, normally mango lassis have yogurt in them to provide some added… View Article

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Best Turmeric Chai Latte Recipe

Pierre Van ZylBeverages, Breakfast, Dairy-free, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, herbs, Hot Drinks, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Specific Diet, Spices, Superfoods, Teas, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Most mornings I crave something warm to drink before I have my breakfast. I’m not a coffee person, never have been and sometimes tea can get a little boring. Enter the turmeric chai latte which has now changed my day for the better. I knew it was a reaaaaally solid recipe when I started to… View Article

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Brownie Cheesecake Bars: Vegan, Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-free

Pierre Van ZylDairy-free, Desserts, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, Recipes, Specific Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian

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This recipe is out-of-this-world good. After all, how could you go wrong when combining brownie, cheesecake, walnuts and dark chocolate chips?? It makes for a scrumptious combination of flavours and textures that come together to create the perfect, decadent dessert. Tasting it you would NEVER know that it’s also gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free. Win,… View Article

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Best Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe

Pierre Van ZylDairy-free, Entrees, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Food, Nut-free, Sides, Soy-free, Spices, Superfoods, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Happy Spring! Winter is slowly coming to an end, but on the east coast there is still a little chill in the air. That means there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the ultimate comfort food – this delicious, velvety, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese. And the best part? It’s entirely vegan and gluten-free. Yes, mac… View Article

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A workout nearly destroyed this man’s kidneys because of this mistake

Pierre Van ZylBody, Fitness, Hearty Body, Hearty Lifestyle, Hearty Soul Activism, Lifestyle, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Vegan, Vegetarian

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For most of us, dragging ourselves out the door to go do a workout is a herculean effort in and of itself. We admire those who seem to never run out of motivation, watch them test their mental and physical limits in awe, only for them to return the next day for more. It’s hard… View Article

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How to make the world’s tastiest protein-brownies without using any sugar

Pierre Van ZylAllergies, Brands to Avoid, Dairy-free, Desserts, Digestion, Fitness, Food, Gluten-free, Hearty Alternatives, Hearty Body, Hearty Food, Hearty Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Snacks, Soy-free, Specific Diet, Superfoods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss

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Let’s all take a moment to be honest with ourselves: If brownies were good for us, we would eat them every day. As it turns out, with a few substitutions, you can have your cake (err, brownie) and eat it, too, with these sugar-free, gluten-free protein brownies. Not only are they sweetened with Stevia and packed… View Article

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7 symptoms of B12 deficiency that you should never ignore

Pierre Van ZylAlzheimer's, Body, Depression, Food, Heart, Heart Disease, Hearty Body, Hearty Mind, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Muscle Pain, Nerve, Other, Specific Diet, Spices, Superfoods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vision

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In a world where there is food available on almost every corner, vitamin deficiency is still a major factor of poor health in developed countries. While some say changes in our soil are to blame for nutrient deficiencies, there are many reasons why in a country where people eat too much, they still fall short… View Article

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