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Organic Sprouts for Sale in Trinidad and Tobago! Nov 08, 2011

We have a wide selection of certified organic, non-GMO, fresh, homegrown sprouts available for you, right here in T&T!  Brought to you by Beyond Vitality: Holistic Health, Nutrition and Fitness.

 


Certified Organic (OCIA) – Means the farmer grew these seeds without the use of synthetic fertilize...

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Immune Boosting and Healing Miso broths & soups comfort food cultural & ethnic detox friendly fermented home remedies traditional Oct 26, 2011

After a long and wonderful vacation with much indulgence and some late nights, I felt the need to give my immune system a boost, especially with the recent outbreak of Dengue here in Trinidad and Tobago.

Some fresh juicing, much needed sleep, exercise and miso soup did the trick.  I recommend its u...

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Causes of Erectile Dysfunction and Natural Solutions Oct 25, 2011

Post written by Joy McCarthy of Joyous Health

Alright boys, this post is for you! Let’s get right to it… your man-parts. We already know from statistics that when the man-parts are not performing optimally you are less likely than us woman to mention it to your health care professional, so I hope t...

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Açai-Blackberry Chia Jam Oct 19, 2011

This sweet, fruity jam is great as a spread on anything from homemade bread, crackers and one of my favourite breakfast sides, Spelt Oat Scones.  This healthy yet truly nourishing treat is loaded with raw superfoods to give you energy and vitality throughout the day.

 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoon...

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Spelt Oat Scones Oct 18, 2011

Recipe by: My mama  Tweaked by: Me

These vegetarian and dairy free scones are great for breakfast or as a snack, with a thick spread of fresh Almond Butter or Açai-Blackberry Chia Jam.   Enjoy them fresh and warm out of the oven!

 

Ingredients:

2/3 cup virgin coconut oil, room temp

1/3 cup al...

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Luscious Blackberry Banana Smoothie Oct 04, 2011

This luscious smoothie is rich in immune boosting vitamin C, loaded with free-radical fighting antioxidants, and is an excellent source of minerals such as potassium and magnesium.  It combines blackberries with a banana, but it’s equally delicious with any type of berry you have on hand.

Ingredien...

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Raw Vegan Date Squares Sep 29, 2011

During my university years, I used to take a study break (or a few) and walk to the nearest coffee shop to have one of my favourite desserts; date squares.  I must have deluded myself in thinking that these were healthier because of the ingredients like dates and oats.

 

I was blind to the hydro...

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7 Surprising Things That Are Hidden About Sunscreen and Sun Exposure Sep 28, 2011

Today I want to share an interesting piece on the OVER USE of sunscreen; that chemical cocktail that people use these days.  We are lathering on the chemicals only to increase our toxic overload, when we should be focusing on the 'terrain'.  In other words, instead of shielding ourselves, we should ...

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Exercise Green! Sep 22, 2011

By Vega

We all know exercise is good for us. What if exercising outdoors is even better? Turns out, that's the case! Recent studies have shown that there are specific, additional benefits to exercising outdoors. Exercising 'green' or in a natural outdoor setting promotes greater levels of revitaliz...

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The Ultimate Holistic Athlete Sep 21, 2011

A new adventure began.  We arrived to Trinidad and Tobago and ran our first race in the scorching heat and humidity.  I swear it's more fun than it sounds!

First Race

At this first race is where we joined the ‘One A Week Hill Runners Club’ which has been an absolute one-of-a-kind experience between all the ...

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Almond Butter Cookies Sep 21, 2011

Who can resist a big moist cookie? I certainly cannot. This particular recipe is finger likin’ good and super easy to make! Even the kids will love it. The almond butter flavor is great, but the really wonderful thing about these is the texture.  They're thick, soft, and chewy – just perfect!

Ing...

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Coconut - The Ultimate Superfood superfoods Sep 14, 2011

Welcome my Guest Blogger today, Alison Brown, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.

 

Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word “coco” meaning monkey face, coconut has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal purposes.  Specifically, what we know of as coconut is the fruit of t...

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