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Every delicious meal begins with a mouthwatering starter. For our Fully Plant-based Holiday Meal, that calls for Pumpkin and Lemongrass Soup. This tasty, plant-based soup is the perfect way to warm up your palette, and equally as delicious on its own as a light lunch or supper (leftovers, anyone?). The lemongrass perfectly balances the pumpkin, making for a soup that is velvety yet light. What are you waiting for? Pumpkin and Lemongrass Soup Starter Ingredients 5 C fresh pumpkin or winter squash, rough 2 inch dice 1 T fresh lemongrass, chopped fine 1 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped 2 tsp. garlic,...

Tis the season for festive drinks, so beautiful they’re destined for your Instagram feed. For us, the holiday season is all about connecting with loved ones whether that be in person or over zoom this year. Our favorite way of doing this is over flavorful food and beverages that are just as tasty as they are pretty. To inspire our community to do the same, we’ve created a Plant-based Holiday Recipe Guide designed for two to share.  Every delicious meal spread calls for an equally delicious drink to pair along with it. This Holiday Immunity Mocktail/Cocktail is made with our...

When you think of nutrients that support the immune system, vitamins C and D likely come to mind. You may have heard that these two vitamins play a role in the body’s immune defense, but are you familiar with how exactly they work?  In this post, you’ll learn about the functions of vitamins C and D, how much of each vitamin you need, food sources, and how to know if you get enough of them. Vitamins C and D and Immunity Vitamin C is a water-soluble nutrient that’s found in a variety of foods and acts as an antioxidant in...

Did you know that May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the US?  Mental Health Awareness Month is meant to open dialogue around mental health and fight the stigma surrounding this topic.  It also aims to provide support to those struggling with their mental health. With the love of the body at the core of all that we do (and the brain and mind being a part of the body), we believe maintaining mental health is just as critical as maintaining physical health. Image via @peopleiveloved Instagram page Whether mental health is a subject near and dear to...