Imagine, if you will, your true soul essence, your authentic nature, ready to manifest here on earth as bright as could be. As it came through, from wherever it was prior to birth, it was placed into a patterned cage with various notes and energy signatures that were the out-picturing of lifetimes of experiences, as well as generation after generation of thoughts and impressions. This cage became your identity until you were able to get out. You knew that you would not be able to live your pure soul light, authentically, while inside of this cage.

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:

We have the best of intentions with vision boards capturing what it is we want and affirmations to remind us of it. We watch enlightened films on attracting what we want, but somehow what we want is still out of our grasp. The reason why may surprise you. It is because part of you is pushing away all that you are calling in.

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.

Life on the French Riviera is not only gorgeous, but also quite delicious. My partner and I live in Nice, which is just a short (beautiful!) drive from Italy. A metropolitan hub with an airport on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice has always been a natural melting pot for a diversity of cultures. As a result, it is difficult to find traditional French dishes when one goes out in Nice for a bite to eat.

Warm up with this vegan version of the traditional holiday eggnog! Whether you enjoy it with alcohol or without, you are sure to be feeling festive as you sip on this creamy, sweet drink. The silken tofu acts as a thickener and the vanilla combines with a touch of cinnamon to spice things up. 

Vegan “Eggnog” Recipe

 Serves 4

Ingredients:

21 ounces (2 packages) Silken Tofu

2 cups Almond Milk

2/3 cup Sugar

¼ teaspoon Salt

1 cup Cold Water

4 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Have you ever heard of bitter melon? This highly-medicinal fruit-vegetable hybrid is beneficial when eaten raw or juiced.

Bitter melon sure is pretty, but looks can be very deceiving. When eaten raw, bitter melon has a taste that can only be described as well, bitter — with a hint of cabbage. Doesn’t sound too appetizing, does it? Well, I was willing to look past the awful taste in order to get some of that bitter, bitter nectar in my body. It’s often the most awful tasting foods that end up being the best for you.

It’s fall—those skinny jeans you have such a love/hate relationship with are just begging to be worn. If you attempt to slip back into them, but find that you just can’t seem to close that button, you could be bloated. Whether the holiday feasts are leaving you too full, or it’s that time of the month, bloat happens. If feeling like a balloon that’s ready to burst isn’t quite your thing, eat these five foods to avoid that unwelcome, uncomfortable belly bloat.

I have big dreams for myself and the world. I want social and economic justice for all. I want to live in a place where racism is eradicated, poverty is eliminated, and everyone has their basic needs met. Even typing that sentence I want to laugh because it seems ludicrous. I want to pat myself on the head condescendingly and say, “That’s great Rebekah. You keep having those dreams. I’ll be over here in the real world while you live in fantasy land.”

The best way to eat produce is freshly picked off the vine from your garden or local farmer’s market. Unfortunately, not everyone has that luxury. For most of us, our produce comes from the nearest grocery store. We sift through the fruits and vegetables as we choose the cream of the crop. The frozen aisle is avoided because fresh is best. That's what I thought, anyway, until I decided to dig a little deeper into the freezer section.