It’s time to unlock the power of plant-based living with our incredible Vegan Pad Thai recipe! Embracing a diet rich in plant foods has been widely popular for its health benefits, and we’re here to show you that nutritious can also mean incredibly tasty. For Nikki and me, about 80 to 85 percent of our…
We all know that salads are healthy, and for most of us, it’s easy to enjoy them during the summer months. However, as soon as temperatures drop, we naturally crave more comfort foods, and salads may not seem as appealing. But what if you could have the best of both? The nourishment of fresh seasonal […]
Why Detox? Great health, ideal body weight, youthful appearance and longevity can only be attain in a clean, waste-free environment. When the tissues, organs and cells of the body are clogged with inorganic matter, the healthy microbes in the cells develop into unhealthy, antagonistic bacteria and yeast. As the body accumulates more of this toxic waste, […]
gluten-free | vegan | rich in iron For an easy weeknight dinner and/or meal prep recipe, this simple yet flavourful gluten-free dish is perfect! Moroccan Millet Salad is delicious on its own as a complete meal or served as a side with other dishes such as Stuffed Mushrooms Topped with Vegan Feta or Baked Tempeh […]
Whether you are searching for a healthy and quick lunch to take to work or just trying to put dinner on the table without having to spend lots of time in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered with a quick healthy vegan quinoa recipe. It feels so perfectly satisfying and nourishing, thanks to the fresh…
If you are looking for a good post-workout meal with the right combination of macro-and micronutrients, then this Fermented Beet Quinoa Salad is what you need! This simple dish is rich in amino acids (protein) to help repair and build muscle, healthy carbs to replenish glycogen used during the exercise and just the right amount of…
For this recipe, I used fresh arugula, cilantro, and tomatoes to form the base of this veggie-packed bowl. Then I added cooked whole grain rice and lentil mix for a healthy dose of complex carbohydrates and protein. Finally, I topped it off with a mixture of sauteed bell peppers, spiralized zucchini and spinach with a touch of…
A couple of weeks ago when Nik and I planned our winter recipe lineup for this blog, we thought it was time to share a savoury salad recipe with you. We love salads and enjoy making them pretty much daily but I never really think of sharing them on Active Vegetarian because they are so…
Today, we wanted to share with you an easy to follow guide that will help you create a delicious, nutrient-dense, powerhouse salad all year round. It’s no secret that we love vegetables and if you had a chance to follow any of our plant-based meal plans you already know that we recommend that you include…
There are so many things to love about summertime… One is the abundance of fresh local produce! Every time Nik and I visit the neighborhood farmer’s market it feels like a trip to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – so many vibrant, in-season fruits and vegetables calling our name! Last week we picked up a cute little purple…
Q: You recommend Basic Green Salad as a part of your weekly meal plans. What exactly is this salad? Basic Green Salad aka BGS is a great start to an amazing meal. The ingredients of this salad can vary throughout the year, depending on what’s in season. The BGS makes a great addition to your…
I am not the most creative about coming up with names for salad recipes. Usually, I just name them according to the things that are in them, which is… well, boring. So this is a kale salad mixed with other beautiful greens, some shredded cabbage, radish, mandarin orange and mung beans tossed with creamy cilantro…
Okay, we understand that making a fresh, wholesome plant-based dinner every night sounds like too much work, especially if your schedule is packed, you work long hours, you’ve got kids, etc. While we agree you could easily spend half a day in the kitchen cutting up fresh vegetables for the entire week if you wanted…
Anyone who has a healthy appetite will quite enjoy this vibrant salad. We have mixed a riced cauliflower together with sprouted beans,pomegranate seeds and chopped up fresh veggies to create a healthy, protein packed dish that will not only satisfy your hunger but also keep any sweet cravings at bay. Oh, but wait, there’s more. The…
Nikki and I’ve been traveling to India to study yoga for almost 5 years now, and there are things about this amazing country that we miss every time we leave. Chai from small stalls along the road, the constant celebrations of life, all the pandemonium on the streets at anytime of the day (cars, bicycles, rikshaws, cows, dogs, cats)…