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Everyone loves pancakes, especially over the holidays. There’s nothing more comforting and indulgent than gathering together with your loved ones over a sticky-sweet breakfast, washed down with plenty of hot tea.

Of course, a lot of that pleasure is diminished when you grow up and realize just how unhealthy that fluffy stack of pancakes is. Add in maple-flavored “syrup” and you have a meal which is going to leave you feeling heavy, sleepy, and in serious need of a salad.

Summer can be one of the most amazing times of year to go foraging, especially if you’ve never been before. There is so much food available for the picking in the summer months that it is hard to be disappointed; it’s almost a guarantee that you will find something tasty wherever you are.

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most talked-about items when it comes to health, so you may have noticed certain apple cider beverages being sold in various health food restaurants and stores. With all the many kinds of health benefits apple cider vinegar offers, its growth in popularity makes a lot of sense. Apple cider vinegar drinks can be hard to find sometimes, as well as pricey, and drinking apple cider straight is not often very agreeable.

I love tea and coffee with all my heart and soul. But sometimes it’s nice to change things up over the colder months, whether it’s to cut down on caffeine or just for the sake of variety. There are so many drinks that can soothe, warm, and stimulate the body just as well as more commonplace options. Below are a few of my favorites!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

If traditional baking is a science, does that make gluten-free vegan baking rocket science? The answer is no; it doesn’t have to be! To put it lightly, I have a sweet tooth, and a hard time turning down baked goods. However, as a vegan who is gluten-free, I have learned that buying those incredibly overpriced, dense, heavy treats is a waste of time and money. So, over the years, I have challenged myself by dabbling in gluten-free, vegan baking, and have learned a few valuable tricks along the way.

No matter how much I cook, food never ceases to amaze me, and every fall, I fall in love with apples all over again. During this time of year, many varieties are at the height of their flavor and texture. In nature they’re falling from tree branches, and in grocery stores and farmers’ markets, they’re abundantly available. 

Got a bad gut and need some help digesting your food? This tonic should help: It's specifically designed to work with fall bounty too, so make it before the season is over! I recommend using it whenever you feel you've eaten too much food, or have an upset stomach. That said, you can also drink it as often as you like to promote good gut health on a regular basis. Cranberries are known for aiding in digestion, lowering wrinkle-causing inflammation, and even preventing urinary tract infections.

You know a health-food craze when you start seeing avocado toast on your local brewery’s menu offerings.

Oats are the grains of the common oat plant, Avena sativa. From being mocked as the ‘poor man’s breakfast’ oats have become an asset for many to combat bad lifestyle and poor nutrition. Full of carbohydrates, proteins and fiber, a bowl of oats in the morning is definitely a start to a healthier you...

Why are oats so healthy?

Oats are healthy because of what they contain. Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients of oats:

Spirulina is a blue-green algae growing in fresh water and is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals and has many health benefits.  Spirulina has been used by the Aztec people since before the Conquistadors.