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VEGETARIANISM 101

When we began to understand the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet, our change to Vegetarianism came quite naturally. We were drawn to the wide variety of nutrition found in plant-based foods, many of which had remained a mystery to us for years. Throughout...See the full post

CHOCOLATE CHIA WALNUT PUDDING

by The Lills | Banana, Chia, Chocolate, Coconut, Food, The Lills, Vanilla Extract, Walnut

Sometimes, we get sugar cravings and although it would be easy to grab a processed chocolate bar, sugary snack or candy, we are reaching for better alternatives. We’ve even found ways to get some extra good nutrients (like chia seed) into our desserts. See our...See the full post

PLANTING & GROWING WHEATGRASS

by The Lills | Food, The Lills

One of our dear friends gave us a bag full of organic wheatgrass seed in South Carolina, right before we headed out on our cross-country adventure. That bag stayed in our bus, as we traveled along, until one fine day, we opened it up and planted some seed. Poof, with...See the full post

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE RECIPE

by The Lills | Carrot, Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Cumin, Food, Garlic, Grape, Jalapeno Pepper, Lime, Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Sea Salt, Sesame Seed, The Lills

When the two of us visited Las Vegas, we had an incredible vegetarian meal at Nobu, a fine-dining Japanese restaurant. We adored the creative veggie sushi and sashimi, but we most enjoyed the roasted cauliflower with jalapeño peppers. It was so amazing that we decided...See the full post

HEMP SEED OIL BENEFITS

by The Lills | Food, The Lills

After waking up about the reality of hemp and the roles it has played in our societies, we began doing more research into why this miracle plant isn’t in our day-to-day diet. The prohibition of cannabis hemp (1937) criminalized the plant and so, it’s once...See the full post

ALMOND FLOUR OATMEAL CARROT COOKIE RECIPE

by The Lills | Almond, Carrot, Chia, Coconut, Food, Oat, Sea Salt, The Lills, Walnut

We juiced a bunch of organic carrots recently and we were left with a lot of organic carrot pulp. We decided to make cookies using the carrot pulp, some almond flour, rolled oats, maple syrup and a few other ingredients. The cookies turned out to taste AMAZING and we...See the full post

BEET APPLE ONION PARSLEY VINEGAR WALNUT SALAD RECIPE

by The Lills | Apple, Avocados, Beet, Food, Onion, Parsley, Pepper, Sea Salt, The Lills, Vinegar, Walnut

Beets are an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, vitamin C and phytonutrients. We often put them (and the beet greens) into smoothies, but our favorite way to eat them is when they are chilled. When we first visited Colorado, we found a wonderful health food store...See the full post

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE LAVENDER OIL

by The Lills | Coconut, Food, Lavender, The Lills

Lavender has long been used for the delightful aroma it puts off and for the healing benefits it provides. For instance, lavender oil reduces tension, cleanses the skin, relieves pain and helps soothe the respiratory system. Just breathing in the smell, loosens up our...See the full post

CREAMY POTATO BROCCOLI (NO MILK) SOUP RECIPE

by The Lills | Avocados, Broccoli, Celery, Chive, Coconut, Food, Garlic, Milk Substitute, Onion, Pepper, Potato, Sea Salt, The Lills

The two of us have been enjoying small bites throughout each day, rather than three heavy meals. It keeps our metabolisms going and it allows our bodies to spend less energy digesting food. We’ve come to realize that softening foods and/or blending food down...See the full post

ALOE VERA COCONUT FACE + BODY GEL RECIPE

by The Lills | Coconut, Food, The Lills

The two of us do our best to stay away from store bought lotions, creams and gels. They are usually full of unhealthy chemicals and they usually cost a pretty penny. We have instead begun playing around with making our very own concoctions, starting with a homemade...See the full post

ORZO PASTA SALAD RECIPE

by The Lills | Avocados, Food, Olive, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper, Sea Salt, The Lills, Tomato

While on our travels, we came across an amazing treat: Orzo. Orzo is a short-cut pasta, which looks like big rice grains. We were unfamiliar with this type of pasta and when we tried it at a little deli, we were blown away. The delicious salad-like mixture contained...See the full post

WHAT ARE ARTIFICIAL COLORS?

by The Lills | Food, The Lills

More and more food packages in the U.S. are carrying a label stating “No Artificial Colors” and there’s a good reason why. Artificial colors have been widely used as a marketing tool to sell brightly colored junk food, candy, medicine and cosmetics,...See the full post

CHEWING SMOOTHIES

by The Lills | Banana, Beet, Cranberry, Food, Pineapple, Sprout, The Lills

While learning more about what we eat and how we eat, we found out that chewing our smoothies (rather than just gulping them down) prompts our bodies to release pre-digestive enzymes. The chewing process begins breaking down food with enzymes in our saliva, making it...See the full post

FRESH OFF THE VINE ORGANIC GARDEN GRAPE JUICE

by The Lills | Food, Grape, The Lills

A Colorado friend of ours invited us to harvest organic grapes from his garden, which we had never done before. We picked and picked the beautiful little grapes right off the vine, until we had gathered two bowls full of them. The grapes were a tad overripe, so we...See the full post

SIMPLE VANILLA AMARETTI COOKIE RECIPE

by The Lills | Almond, Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Egg, Food, Sea Salt, The Lills, Vanilla Extract

Amaretti cookies are one of our favorite treats. We used to get them from a bakery in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and now we make our very own version. The base of our cookie is still almond flour, but instead of using almond extract, we like to use vanilla bean or...See the full post

AVOCADO OIL BENEFITS

by The Lills | Avocados, Food, The Lills

We were cruising through the cooking oils section of a grocery store and came across cold-pressed Avocado Oil, a wonderful product we had never heard of. We began using it for cooking and we learned it makes a great salad dressing oil. It has a mellow and buttery...See the full post

PINE NUT PESTO ZUCCHINI RIBBONS RECIPE

by The Lills | Food, Garlic, Lime, Olive Oil, Parsley, Pepper, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Sea Salt, The Lills, Zucchini

When the two of us get in the mood for pesto pasta, we go straight to our favorite pine nut pesto veggie pasta recipe. Rather than filling ourselves with heavy wheat pasta, we substitute with beautiful and just-as-delicious, zucchini ribbons. They are so delicate and...See the full post

HOMEMADE CASHEW BUTTER RECIPE

by The Lills | Cashews, Food, The Lills

Cashew butter is such an amazing product, but it can be expensive and full of hidden additives. Transforming cashews (1 simple ingredient) into a delicious, healthy cashew butter is so easy to do! The bonuses are, there are no additives, it’s loaded with raw...See the full post

EARLY MORNING GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE

by The Lills | Almond, Banana, Coconut, Food, Spinach, Strawberry, The Lills

When the two of us wake up super early, before the sun comes up, our tummies are not ready for a heavy meal. Instead, we pack a bunch of nutrients, good oils and antioxidants into a delicious green smoothie for two! The coconut flakes on top promote chewing, which...See the full post

HOMEMADE DRIED APPLES RECIPE

by The Lills | Apple, Food, The Lills

Buying organic dried fruits can get expensive. We’ve learned it is much easier, healthier and more affordable to make them ourselves. These dried apples are full of flavor and oh yeah, a dehydrator is not needed! Enjoy our Homemade Dried Apples Recipe below!...See the full post

HOMEMADE VEGAN POWER BITES

by The Lills | Almond, Cashews, Coconut, Flax Seed, Food, Pumpkin Seed, Sea Salt, The Lills, Walnut

When in need of a boost, the two of us grab one of our homemade power bites. Our bites are made of simple, super-healthy ingredients like, ground flaxseed, almond flour, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cashews and they are sweetened only with organic maple syrup. They taste...See the full post

HOMEMADE VEGGIE PIZZA FOR TWO TREAT DAY RECIPE

by The Lills | Bell Pepper, Food, Mushroom, Onion, Spinach, The Lills, Tomato

The two of us love cooking for ourselves and each other. We create memories, we create delicious meals and we get to put our own energy into the food we make and eat. We favor eating small portions of healthy snacks throughout the day (that require little to no...See the full post

QUINOA STUFFED MUSHROOM RECIPE

by The Lills | Carrot, Food, Garlic, Kale, Lemon, Mushroom, Olive Oil, Onion, Pepper, Quinoa, Sea Salt, The Lills, Tomato

The two of us love the earthy flavors that come from mushrooms, so we cook with them often. One of our favorite things to do is stuff them with yummy ingredients. Stuffed mushrooms make perfect little appetizers and they work well as a side dish too. See our Quinoa...See the full post

NUTTY BANANA BERRY OAT BAR RECIPE

by The Lills | Banana, Coconut, Food, Molasses, Nut, Oat, Pumpkin Seed, Quinoa, Raspberry, Sea Salt, Sunflower Seed, The Lills, Walnut

It’s amazing how many bad ingredients can be found in cereal bars, energy bars and granola bars. Rather than buying pre-made and packaged bars, we decided to start making them on our own, from scratch. This way, we know what they are made of and how they are...See the full post