Colourful Palate

Wherever August went, I already miss it. Seriously. Why does summer have to feel so short?

It’s easily my favourite season…and memories of hot evenings outside with friends, campfires to roast hotdogs, volleyball games, picnics Continue reading »

I’ve been posting pics of this shake all over my Instagram and when people started getting excited about it, I realized that I had to share the recipe. Why keep such goodness a secret?

It really is an amazing shake because it’s literally a dessert, but is very low sugar Continue reading »

I know that kale chips are now old news in the recipe world, but crazily, I haven’t done a post about it…and I’ve been making these “chips” for five years.  Kale chips are perfect for when you get the mindless “munchies” and don’t want to break the calorie bank. It’s a great opportunity to STUFF yourself with Continue reading »

It’s amazing what a few spices can do. They can take the most boring food and make it extraordinary…think about how bland everything would be without salt. Really blaaaaaaaa….nd.

However, when I think about it, I haven’t used a lot of spices in my smoothies. What made me think this, was this amazing chai smoothie I had Continue reading »

I’m always looking for ways to eat my beloved spirulina, and while I have some creative ideas brewing in my brain, I always revert back to spirulina smoothies.

This one I made a few days ago and it is my newest smoothie obsession. Its almost like one of those creamy Starbuck frappas – but of course, I made Continue reading »

Can I just say how much I love doing this August challenge with you guys? I’ve received so many emails, tweets, and Instagram messages that made me smile so wide! It makes me so happy knowing that you guys are loving making your health a priority!

For this challenge, Vega sent me Continue reading »

Even though I don’t have the slightest amount of Italian in me, there’s this part of me that loves pasta. A lot. However, I’m not a fan of the high carb/high gluten properties of those ridiculously good noodles. After my recent post with the Italian MasterChef contestant Luca, I had a large craving for a big bowlful of pasta. I think his Italian accent made me hungry…

However, I notice that high carb/sugar foods seem to affect my body more negatively than higher caloric foods. This doesn’t mean I skip out on pasta

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