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Sprouts - Nature’s Multivitamins! plant based superfoods supplements Sep 02, 2011

Beyond Vitality presented at the Trinidad and Tobago World Peace Festival at the beginning of June. It was a wonderful event! As exhibitors, we showcased raw superfoods, whole food bars, raw cereal and sprouts. I was astonished at the number of people who wanted to learn how to sprout from their own...

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Tropical Pineapple Mango Smoothie drinks & smoothies plant based Aug 30, 2011

This flavorful and smooth drink combines three of the most nourishing tropical fruits to refresh and brighten up your day! There is nothing better than the goodness of liquified, ripe and juicy fruits to offer optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Ingredients:

1 ripe mango, diced

1 hea...

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Super Salad Vinaigrette detox friendly plant based recipes salads & dressings Aug 17, 2011

It's easy to make your own vinaigrette to drizzle over raw leafy greens, pasta salad, steamed vegetables and anything you can imagine!  Try this nutritious olive oil and vinegar based vinaigrette on your next salad.

Ingredients:

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar

2...

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Energy Drinks = Energy Scam movement sports nutrition Aug 02, 2011
Welcome my Guest Blogger today, Drew Nathan, founder of  Vibrant Life.  He is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Iridologist. 
 
I'm sure we're all familiar with the ever-popular energy drinks: Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster, and Rockstar being the big four. Energy Drinks account for a whopping...
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Reducing Your Carbon Footprint sustainable living Jul 29, 2011

Good day all earthlings! Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Tomorrow is EARTH DAY!  With Earth Day on Good Friday, I’m hoping we have a perfect blend of reflection, thankfulness and gesture for the Earth!

What I would like ...

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Age Gracefully with Proper Nutrition holistic health & nutrition home & body care Jul 20, 2011

Welcome my Guest Blogger today, Drew Nathan, founder of  Vibrant Life.  He is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Iridologist.   

Want to know the secret to looking AND feeling younger than your age? Looking for that fountain of youth?
 
Consumers spend billions of dollars looking for any and eve...
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Superfood Warrior Shake dairy free drinks & smoothies kid-friendly plant based recipes sports nutrition superfoods Jul 20, 2011

“Superfoods” in liquid form have become quite popular in the raw food world, and for a good reason.  You get a substantial amount of high energy foods, packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, all broken down to a smooth consistency for easy and optimal absorption.  And of course, these come...

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Crunchy Kale Chips plant based recipes snacks Jul 19, 2011

Light and crunchy "chips" that are super nutritious and guilt free!  A great alternative to those salty chip cravings!

 

Ingredients:

1 bunch of curly organic kale (green or purple)

1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Unrefined Sea salt

 

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees. Remove the ve...

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A Fabulous Adventure from Canada to Venezuela, and Now Trinidad! cultural & ethnic travel Jul 13, 2011

For those of you who have been wondering why one minute I’m in Canada, then Venezuela, and the next in Trinidad and Tobago, here’s is a little run through of my travels, which went from surviving the cold winters of Northern Ontario, Canada, to enduring the hot, humid heat of Puerto La Cruz, Venezue...

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Interview with Sara Ouellette, CNP, RNCP, from “Beyond Vitality” holistic health & nutrition Jun 21, 2011

A while back, I was approached by a student from The Institute of Holistic Nutrition.  She asked to interview me for a course called Professional Practice.  Her assignment was to interview a successful entrepreneur in the field of nutrition.  It was nice to have been referred to as a ”successful ent...

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Superfoods for Super Health! Wholesome Foods that Nourish Your Cells. plant based superfoods Jun 14, 2011

These foods are nutrient packed Combating disease and can easily be incorporated into your daily diet to promote optimal health and longevity. Superfoods are a group of wholesome, plant-based foods are packed With That powerful health benefits That can help you live a longer and healthier life. What...

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Habits to a Healthy You holistic health & nutrition trauma & mental health May 30, 2011

What’s good nutrition without healthy eating habits?  Do you know what might be stopping you from reaching your optimal health?  Maybe it’s eating late at night, or overindulging too often.  As much as it is crucial to eat healthy foods, it's just as important to acknowledge some of the unhealthy ea...

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