This broth is the most comforting and grounding meal ever! It’s also healing for the gut and will help heal the digestive tract. Try incorporating this soup into days when you need a digestive break – turmeric and ginger help to reduce inflammation in the body and miso paste is a great source of probiotics […]

This Berry Coconut Smoothie is the best treat! I love alternating my smoothies between green and berry smoothies to keep things fun and versatile. This smoothie is great for reducing inflammation in the body, so it makes for a perfect post-workout snack. You are going to love this creamy combo!  INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup frozen berries […]

A fun take on the classic pad thai. This one is refined sugar free, packed with delicious vegetables and a creamy almond butter dressing.

These protein-packed bites are packed with so much goodness to make you feel amazing throughout the day! They make the perfect pre or post-workout snack and are great to stash in your purse on busy days. Spirulina contains high amounts of phytonutrients which help fight off disease and reduce acidity in the body. It’s also […]

First thing’s first: you don’t need a smoothie to detox your way out of the holidays and into the new year. You can, however, use this smoothie to help your body eliminate toxins, pesticides, excess hormones etc. for a more vibrant, glowing and energetic you!  Now onto the goodness of this smoothie… I’m a big fan of green smoothies […]

This bowl will give you a big boost of energy!  Packed with fibre-rich quinoa and protein-rich edamame beans, this bowl will leave you feeling satiated and full of energy for a big day ahead. Both fibre and protein help to cut sugar cravings and will help to make your skin GLOW! Most of these ingredients can […]

To have a good salad, you need a good dressing. I am a big advocate for delicious salad dressings. This zesty tahini dill dressing is no exception, it’s jam-packed with delicious zesty flavours and nutrients. What’s up with dill? Dill is a herb that I avoided for years unless it was served with a lemon […]

This creamy pumpkin pasta is next level… It is the creamiest pasta I have ever made – made with blended cashews, lots of spices and a not-so-secret ingredient…pumpkin! Pasta is a common easy dinner in our house, it’s something that I’ve been making for years and years just because it’s so simple to throw together […]

What’s more festive than a plate of lemon coconut energy (snow)balls? Not much!  These snowballs are the perfect snack for holiday parties, to keep in your purse during long work days or to grab in between meals. They are packed with healthy fats and protein to keep you satiated through snack times. They also make […]

The most delicious (and nutritious!) recipe to come to The Pure Life blog this year.  I fell in love with collard wraps at a local raw vegan eatery here in Vancouver. The obsession became even more real when Ali and I spent a weekend up at Wanderlust festival this summer in Whistler, BC. We ate […]