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Tangy Summer Kale Salad

August 14, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

tangy summer kale salad

kale salad

This oh so good summery salad is awesome for many reasons. Here’s a quick rundown: It’s easy to make, light but filling at the same time, full of tangy goodness, all plant based, AND the star of the show is a leafy green packed with antioxidants and fiber. Kale yeah!

I live so close to the beach and after trying to make it there all summer, I finally did last week πŸ–β˜€οΈπŸ•Ά The weather was perfect and since school is gearing back up, we basically had the beach to ourselves. Despite my best efforts at sunscreen, I still ended up getting burned really badly. Like, the front of me was so sunburned I had to sleep on my back for two days because it hurt so much 😭 Since then, I’ve been coating myself in coconut oil and aloe vera like there’s no tomorrow. I figure what goes into my body is just as important in my healing process, too. That’s where my Summery Kale Salad comes in. It’s full of fiber and antioxidants and good fats and detoxifying ingredients πŸ‘

Even though this recipe is enough for 2-3 people, nobody will judge you for eating it all in one sitting. That’s the great thing about salads! 😝

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipes Tagged With: antioxidants, beyond meat, compassionate women, gluten free, gluten free recipe, healthy, healthy eating, healthy recipe, kale, kale salad, organic, quick & easy recipe, recipe, salad, summer recipe, tangy, tangy summer kale salad, vegan, vegan food, vegan recipe, vegetarian, vegetarian recipe

5 Little Known Health Hacks

May 11, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

5 little known health hacks

A line up of all my favorite health and beauty products☝️ πŸ’―Β πŸ†

Like, if I was on a deserted island and I could only bring 5 things with me, these would be them (except maybe the coconut products if there are coconuts on said deserted island 🌴 but even then I probably still would…)

You probably already know how healthy these items are – like the healing properties of turmeric when used as a spice, or replacing regular table salt with Himalayan pink salt, or that coconut oil is not only great for cooking but as a moisturizer too!

But these superfoods have other health benefits that you may not be aware of πŸ’so I have a list of my 5 favorite little known health hacks that are crazy easy to incorporate into your life.

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Filed Under: Health & Beauty Tagged With: 5 little known health hacks, apple cider vinegar, bpa free, coconut milk, coconut oil, coffee creamer, compassionate women, health, health hacks, healthy, healthy living, himalayan pink salt, lifestyle, organic, turmeric, turmeric toothpaste, vegan

Loco for Miyoko’s: Artisan Vegan Cheese

May 5, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

loco for miyoko's: artisan vegan cheese

artisan vegan cheese

I’m a cheese nut πŸ§€πŸ­

In this case, it’s okay because Miyoko Schinner of Miyoko’s Kitchen uses nuts to make delicious artisan vegan cheeses. When life gives you nuts, make cheese πŸ˜›

Even though I got to sample some of Miyoko’s cheeses at the Vida Vegan Con Bazaar in Austin last summer, I wanted to dig into my very own wheel of vegan cheese and if I happened to eat it all in one sitting, no one would know or judge me πŸ™ˆ

miyoko's creamery

miyoko's vegan cheese

What follows is all the info you need to know about Miyoko’s products including ingredients, where to buy it, nutritional information and more. Short version tho: it all rocks ✊

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Filed Under: Bits & Pieces, Tidbits Tagged With: cashews, cheese, compassionate women, cruelty free, cultured nut product, dairy free, food review, healthy food, loco for miyoko's: artisan vegan cheese, miyoko's cheese, miyoko's creamery, miyoko's kitchen, nut cheese, organic, product review, vegan cheese

Healing Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

March 27, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

healing tropical turmeric smoothie

This smoothie is my everything ✨

Not only does it contain plant based healing properties, but it’s refreshing and delicious, and the beautiful bright orange color doesn’t hurt either! Smoothies have become part of my daily diet and I feel like 5 million percent better than my pre-smoothie life. Humans are so used to eating processed foods, even the healthier versions of them, that sometimes eating basic raw fruits & vegetables can be a daily struggle. I know that even if I slip up and eat a whole bag of potato chips or something fried or containing gluten, I feel better knowing that smoothies got my back and I don’t have to have a meltdown because I ruined my day with junk food.

Enter the Healing Tropical Turmeric Smoothie. A coconut based smoothie with healing turmeric and ginger, banana and peaches for natural sweetness, and carrots for fiber and a pop of color.

Check out my very first recipe video for this easy to make smoothie! I’m sure there are tech savvy 10 year olds out there that could create a better video than this, but it was super fun to make and I’m sure my video skills will improve from here on out. Let me know what you think!

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipes Tagged With: banana, carrots, coconut milk, coconut water, compassionate women, fresh ginger, fruit, ginger, gluten free, ground turmeric, healing smoothie, healing tropical turmeric smoothie, healthy, healthy food, organic, peaches, raw, raw food, recipe, smoothie, smoothie recipe, tropical smoothie, turmeric, turmeric smoothie, vegan, vegetables

The 5 Best All-Natural Oils For Your Face

March 9, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

5 best all natural oils for your face

I don’t know about you, but I get really excited talking about oils πŸ™ŒΒ πŸŒŸ

In a day and age when companies market their over processed, chemical-ridden skincare products as “all natural,” “moisturizing,” “anti-aging,” and so on, it’s nice to know I can depend on plants to save the day 🌿 As a vegan, I depend on plants for food and they provide all the nourishment I need. But they’re also the safest and most effective choice when it comes to skincare as well. For thousands of years, people used plants as medicine – and it worked. But today, consumers want eye catching packaging, famous spokespeople, and great marketing. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Do your research and you’ll realize that none of those products are actually good for your skin, in fact, some of them are terrible for your skin and your whole body.

If you go to my Health & Beauty page, you can read my Be Beautiful Inside and Out series that discusses what ingredients to stay away from and why, as well as the importance of picking humane beauty products that are not animal tested, and how chemicals infiltrate every part of our lives.

Kind of overwhelming to realize how much junk is in the products you may have been purchasing and using for years. I’m guilty of it myself. I now use all natural oils on my face each morning and night as my moisturizer and my face feels like a baby πŸ‘Ά

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