6 restaurants in Montreal with Vegan options that are a must this Summer

Winter is finally over! Make room for long evenings on terraces with friends. Are you looking for a place to spend the evening with friends for dinner or simply have a drink or a dessert ?! I have prepared a list of places to try this summer.

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The importance of drinking water

Between morning coffee or tea, breakfast juices, smoothies and cocktails you would think that you are surely getting enough water.  But you need to drink actual water!

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Refresh Botanicals has a Natural Skincare Line that you'll Love!

Refresh Botanicals offered to send me their Skincare Line to try it out. Let me tell you it didn't take much convincing. I had tried some of their products before and loved how natural and light they felt on my skin. They are free from harsh chemicals and one of the key ingredients used in their line is organic cucumber!

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It’s Not Easy Being Green

Last year marked 30 years for myself being meat-free, completely vegan for 19, and when one hears that someone is Vegetarian or Vegan it is a natural assumption that we eat loads of salads and get tons of greens into our daily lives.  Some days yes, some days no.

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OMP! (oh my potato)

Mashed. In a soup. Baked. Fries. In a wrap. Cubed in a southwestern salad.  In a curry.  In a scone. Gnocchi. Burgers. Shepherds pie. Cheesecake. Crumble. Pie. What do all these have in common, miraculously?  Sweet Potatoes!  February’s Vegan Little Life Box presented another lovely option with Owlies by Love Child Organics.  Tasty little spelt cookies infused with sweet potato and ginger.

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3 reasons for not skipping breakfast

You don't always have time to eat breakfast? You always leave in a rush in the morning? Well know that skipping breakfast isn't the best idea. Here are some reasons why I strongly encourage you to eat breakfast in the morning

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Ayurvedic Facial

If you've been following our Instagram Stories then you know that my girl Vanessa Tavaglione at Seed & Rind worked some magic on my face when I went for my first ever Ayurvedic Facial.   I got many questions about this treatment and so I figured I would dive into it and talk more about what Vanessa does at Seed & Rind.    

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Vegan BLT

A bonus to sitting to the left of my grandfather was the endless buttered bread that came my way throughout every meal. It trained me well for my love of sandwiches!  There isn’t much that can not, and does not, become a sandwich in this house.

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Snack Time + Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe

Just the word snack makes people happy!  Snacks can be those rare treats that you allow yourself or a daily grazing of your favourite healthy treats to help get you through the day.  

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Do you see what I C? (Vitamin C, that is)

Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a vitamin that your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones. It is considered an antioxidant that is vital to your body’s healing process. Because our bodies do not produce Vitamin C we must look to our diets to maintain our recommended intake.

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Urban Herb Gardener

There are few things for a vegan that are more exciting than finding the freshest summer produce at the local grocery store, but growing your own is that one step further in connecting to the healthy foods that sustain you.

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Vegan restaurants to try in New York

Here are 4 places in New York that should not be missed if you are vegan or just curious

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Yoga posture of the month - Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog (Urdvha Mukha Svanasana) is one of the poses in a traditional Sun Salutation sequence. As such, this pose is often only held for a breath or two in a typical flowing practice, and is often neglected as a pose, despite its many benefits.

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All about Electrolytes

We have all heard that electrolytes are essential to our bodies but how many of us have learned, beyond basic rehydration after exercise or illness, what electrolytes DO for our bodies.

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3 reasons to meditate everyday

We live in a world where our attention is constantly solicited. For example, we bring our tablet or smartphone into our bed before going to bed. While easy access to information simplifies our lives, it has also become difficult to rest our minds by putting the entire digital world on hold. This is where meditation comes in and helps reduce our stress by freeing our thoughts and allowing us to focus on the present moment.

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