Rapture Taste of South America Yerba Mate Latte Tea Tonic.
Yerba mate is from the nourishing leaves of the South American rainforest holly tree. For centuries, the Aché Guayakí rainforest tribe have sipped yerba mate from a traditional mate gourd for its rejuvenative effects. They found invigoration, focus, and nourishment in yerba mate. The leaves contain 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants, practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life! You can even sip this through the course of the day for an ongoing energy boost! A mild, subtle, leafy, slightly ‘grassy’ (not gassy) flavour with overtones of coconut and cinnamon, a delicious mug of happiness!
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Rapture Taste of Sunshine Tropical Green Smoothie.
This smoothie is a real mood-booster with ingredients your mind will love!
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Counting Sheep DIY Vanilla Extract.
Vanilla’s sedative benefits are so powerful that it’s been said to help lower blood pressure and to make you drowsy enough to send you off into a faster, more relaxing sleep. And great news, it couldn’t be easier to make your own DIY vanilla, you only need 2 ingredients: vanilla pods and vodka! C’est tout! DIY vanilla is much more cost-effective than buying it…unless you want to fly to Mexico to pick some up! Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice after saffron because growing the vanilla seed pods is so labour-intensive…so make your own!!
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Counting Sheep Chia Cherry Pudding.
This quick fixx Chia Pudding is a healthy bedtime snack, chia seeds are tiny bundles of the amino acid tryptophan which raises melatonin and serotonin levels which support stable sleep, PLUS they’re loaded with protein, fiber and healthy fats!
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Counting Sheep Warm Banana Bread with Banana Butter.
This banana bread is truly a healthy, guilt-free treat. Bananas contain the natural muscle-relaxants magnesium/potassium for a relaxing sleep. Ahhh.
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Counting Sheep Bedtime Snacks to Help You Sleep.
Trouble Sleeping? Maybe your bedtime snack needs an overhaul? Here are some Bedtime Snacks to Help You Sleep.
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Counting Sheep Banana Peanut/Almond Butter Smoothie.
I know this sounds like breakfast in a glass, but its actually a perfect bedtime drink! Bananas give you a dose of melatonin, serotonin and magnesium to help your muscles uncoil and help you sleep soundly. Chia seed gives you high amounts of tryptophan and omega-3 fatty acids which increase levels of the sleep-regulating serotonin. This is the PERFECT banana milkshake/ice cream-style smoothie, with just the right amount of peanut butter to add that “delicious” PB factor. It’s the perfect smoothie blend with a kick of protein, fat, carbs. Sleep well, cheers!
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Counting Sheep DIY Passion Flower Tincture.
Passion Flower can help to promote a restful night’s sleep and may also reduce stress and anxiety with its sedative and calming properties. This tincture has a definite alcohol flavour, but its worthwhile if you want a good, restful night’s sleep. Trust me…worked for me!
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Counting Sheep Passion Flower Turmeric Sleepy-Time Latte Tea Tonic.
Passion Flower has been used traditionally for years and years! Get your beauty sleep with this hot, soothing tea tonic latte with subtle citrusy notes, turmeric and coconut. It can help to promote a restful night’s sleep and may also reduce stress and anxiety with its sedative and calming properties. It has also been used to treat women experiencing hot flashes during menopause and was traditionally used to heal bruises and cuts. Enjoy this tonic at bedtime or any time of the day, anytime is tea time and everyone should get to know and experiment with passion flower.
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Counting Sheep Blue Lotus Flower Tea Tonic.
This blue lotus tea is said to relax, and calm the sipper and aid with lucid dreaming. The ancient Egyptians and Asians also associated the lotus flower with the human soul, spirituality, and divinity. It also forms one of the important elements of Buddhism and is associated with enlightenment, re-birth, unification, and purity in a mystical way. Sip this subtle tasting tea with notes of flowers, lemon and sweet dreams.
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Veg Out Dreamy Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake.
A dreamy dairy-free, gluten-free layered cheesecake, topped off with a delicious homemade cranberry orange sauce. This truly is a dreamy cheesecake, you’ll see. You’re sure to ‘veg out’ over this dessert…ahhh!
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Veg Out Balsamic Glazed Stuffed Acorn Squash.
This dish is an interesting, delicious ‘take’ on squash and is sure to warm your heart. Perfect as a ‘meatless’ main course or a side dish. The richness of the balsamic glaze adds a delicious, depth to the dish.
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Veg Out Warm Quinoa, Cranberry, Red Pepper Salad with Pomegranate.
This delicious salad takes time, but is definitely worth the effort because of the healthy ingredients! Plus pomegranate juice is a key ingredient and contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other foods on the planet! It also has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. Antioxidants are said to help remove free radicals, protect cells from damage, and reduce inflammation.
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Veg Out Green Green Smoothie.
This alkalizing green drink has a mild taste (believe it or not) and is excellent for your nervous system (and bonus, your complexion too)!
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Veg Out Rose Petal Vanilla Tea Tonic.
I love, love, love this soothing tea! It takes me back to years ago when I was in China at the Snow Mountain Retreat and it was ALL I drank for two days. It’s truly a little taste of comfort and brings me steps closer to heaven. Who would have thought that roses could be used in tea? And who’d of thought that research has shown that this tea could be helpful to relieve anxiety and pain, improve digestion, manage diabetes, aid weight-loss, is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and might even have antimicrobial effects! The tea has a light floral taste with a slightly tangy flavour. Rose Petals can even be used to make DIY rose water for cooking and skincare, as well as in the bath! What NOT to love!
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Veg Out Spiced Saffron Tea Tonic.
This calming tea has a very subtle taste of saffron, but a big taste of spices (without overdoing it). It’s deliciously warming and soothing. Cheers!
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Veg Out Iced Green Garden Infused Tea Tonic.
Mint and lemon balm are prolific, calming herbs that are commonly found in many gardens everywhere…including mine! Enjoy this chilled glass of Zen!
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Inner Peace Berry Crumble Streusel.
Savour every single bite of this light, fruity, bubbly baked streusel-topped fruit crisp.
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Inner Peace Green Goddess Buddha Bowl & Tahini Dressing.
The latest trend of piling good-for-you ingredients in bowls is – the famous Buddha bowl! In these unusual, delicious and vegan Green Buddha Bowls, I decided to go all in on the green! These green veggies drizzled with an umami-rich tahini miso dressing are delicious and nutritious! Ahhh peace and goodness by the bite.
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Inner Peace Baked Chickpea ‘Burgers’ (Falafels).
These Falafels are by far the best that I’ve tasted…and the healthiest (baked, not fried)! It’s a perfect, meatless complete meal in itself and will satisfy any cravings for goodness!!
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Inner Peace Comfort Food Dip Trio.
This delicious, nutritious dip trio is served with healthy tortilla chips, avocado or colour-of-the-rainbow vegetables! Dive in, you’ll LOVE these dips…I know that everyone I serve them to, LOVE ’em!
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Inner Peace Berry Green Smoothie.
Enjoy sipping your delicious smoothie of inner peace! Ahhh.
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Inner Peace Apple Spiced Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Tonic.
This tea has a delicate, subtle, earthy flavour with a delicious blend of apple ‘n spice, a nice way to enjoy raspberry leaves with every sip. Just as delicious warm or chilled, very refreshing, a taste of inner peace.
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Inner Peace Red Clover Herbal Tea Tonic.
A soothing tea that can help calm the nerves and the mind. Clover grows wild in many areas, and has long been used as an herbal remedy that is believed to help stimulate immune responses, and is a traditional herb that has been used for menopause due to its links to estrogen.
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Inner Peace Berry Mint ‘Spa’ Infused Water.
A refreshing supply of antioxidants for you with a hint of mint! Definitely better for you than a Mojito! Ahhh, enjoy the peace.
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Conscious Deconstructed Decadent Black Forest Cake.
Be mindful as you deconstruct this dish – break down its essential devilishly decadent components, then serve the parts as a whole. It’s a delicious experience that definitely takes time, but is worth the effort! Definitely NOT heavy on the wellness side of food, but DEFINITELY on the fun side of life!
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Conscious Taste of Morocco Inspired Tacos.
If you love the fresh flavours of Morocco (as I do), you’ll swoon over this absolutely taco! Yes, it’ll take time to create these little tacos, but if you’re mindful at every step you’ll enjoy both the journey and the destination – the first bite! Oh, and you of course don’t have to make every part of the taco, cooking is from the heart, so you decide!
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Conscious Deconstructed Buddha Bowl.
Yes, I agree with you, this delicious dish is lengthy and includes A LOT of healthy ingredients, BUT enjoy the moment, being mindful and creating your own delicious taste of Morocco Buddha Bowl! And of course you can customize it and create your own DIY bowl, fill your boots (or bowls)!!
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Conscious Fresh Mint Tea Tonic.
A study in the International Journal of Neuroscience found that peppermint tea can increase focus and concentration…and yes…mindfulness! Moroccan Mint Tea is the national drink of Morocco and one of the most important rituals of the day. When I visited Morocco, I was invited by shopkeepers and even street vendors who were more than happy to share a glass of tea with me! Oh, and maybe sell me a carpet or two!
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