Healthy Finds & Reviews
Raw Organic Kombucha
This Canadian made drink is full of probiotics and enzymes. Kombucha’s benefits include detoxification, improved digestion, metabolism and liver function. Other claims for the product include weight and appetite control, longevity and an alkalizing effect on the blood. It tasted fizzy and a bit sour, … Read more
Whole Life Expo – November 26-28, 2010
This weekend, you can investigate the latest from the field of alternative health. WHOLE LIFE EXPO 2010 is being held at the North Building of The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario from November 26-28, 2010. In addition to enjoying samples … Read more
A “Really Useful” Banana Fork?!
Bananas are such a nutritious snack, but just try to pack them anywhere and they always end up bruised, blackened and mushy. Not so appetizing. So when I ran into our local dollar store to pick up some office supplies and spotted this useful item, … Read more
Upaya Naturals – Online Shopping for Raw Foodies
Sale online this weekend at Upaya Naturals – get 10% off your entire order! I have ordered hard to find stuff like raw ice cream (the mint cacao chip was awesome), truly raw almonds that will sprout and raw kelp noodles from this company. They … Read more
Cruda Cafe at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto
This rich, raw vegan dish featured raw gnocchi topped with a savory carbonara sauce over shredded yellow zucchini noodles with some sprouts and a creamy sauce. In my opinion, it would have benefited from being warmed in a dehydrator but it was tasty, if perhaps … Read more
Raw Non-Dairy Ice Cream!
This summer I tried an assortment of Blue Mountain Cashew Creamery frozen desserts and had fun sampling most the flavors – mango, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and mint cacao chip (my favorite – couldn’t keep away from it!) Cappuccino is also available, for those who are … Read more
House of Verona – Raw Food Retreat
For anyone who has ever longed for a getaway that includes delicious raw food look no further – the House of Verona is a company that organizes retreats in the beautiful and scenic town of Blue Mountain, Ontario, Canada. The varied retreats (some include cooked … Read more
Contest to Win Ani Phyo’s New Book!
If you would like to own Ani Phyo’s latest raw vegan un-cookbook, here is your chance! http://nellywantstobevegan.blogspot.com/2010/06/when-life-gives-you-chocolate.html
Pure Food and Wine – New York City’s Top Raw Food Experience!
I had the great privilege of eating dinner at Pure Food and Wine this week. The restaurant is just south of Gramercy Park and east of Union Square in the East Village. For anyone interested in gourmet food, this place is a must do. I … Read more