Dec 14
For many people who are beginning a vegan or raw—or even just healthier—lifestyle, the cravings for comfort foods can be a big challenge. The trick is to turn those unhealthy comfort foods into nutritious, energy-giving and cruelty-free options.
A beautiful box of homemade chocolates has become one of my favourite gifts to give during the holidays. You can buy pre-made chocolates from any store, of course, but they’re usually made of high-fructose corn syrup, dehydrated milk powder and preservatives, and thus aren’t vegan.
Can you believe it’s over? I certainly can’t. I hope you were able to discover some new and fascinating vegan blogs during this month of Vegan Month of Food.
I’m falling in love with raw oat flakes as an alternative to nut flours in raw desserts. Oats are considered a “super food” because of the many essential nutrients they contain—complex carbs, B vitamins, fibre and minerals such as phosphorous, iron, selenium and calcium, to name just a few.
I can’t think of anything better than sweet potato pie that is heavily spiked with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves for a Thanksgiving or fall dessert. Can you? As far as I’m concerned, this is one of just a few traditional dishes that is worthy of a vegan rendition.
When it comes to desserts, rich and decadent doesn’t have to mean unhealthy, at least not in the raw food world. While they are not nearly fat-free, desserts in the raw contain a number of benefits that most baked desserts don’t–one of the most important being that raw food ingredients are minimally processed and in their natural, nutrient-rich state.
Linen Theme by The Theme Foundry Customized by Lion Face Studio
Copyright © 2013 Nicole Axworthy. All rights reserved.
