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No Bake 100 Calorie Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These one bowl peanut butter energy balls are a low-calorie snack filled with protein, fibre and healthy fats making them the perfect little afternoon snack. I love making a big batch of them and freezing them for a quick snack-on-the-go!

Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it. Peanut butter… no bake… less than 100 calories. We live in a world of convenience, and all too often when looking for a quick fix we reach for the sugar-packed granola bars or trans-fat laden potato chip. What if I told you that a healthy and tasty treat may only require 15 minutes of your time? Put ingredients into a bowl and roll into balls, easy right? And in return, you will get 3 weeks worth of these healthy and convenient no-bake 100 calorie peanut butter energy balls.
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How To Get Your Omega-3s For Vegetarians and Vegans

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Want to make sure you are getting enough omega-3 fatty acids on a plant-based diet? Omega-3s for vegetarians and vegans are harder to come by, but there are some dietary factors that we can control to help improve our access and the availability of this important nutrient.

Long dispelled are the myths of inadequate protein intake in vegetarian diets. We now know that a balanced and varied vegetarian diet, containing nuts, seeds, organic tofu, eggs, legumes, and quinoa will provide us with all our body needs. One uncertainty that continues to linger is whether or not a vegetarian diet can provide sufficient omega-3 fatty acids. I’ve outlined the recommended intake of plant-based omega-3s for vegetarians and vegans, and have included tips on how to maximize the availability of this important nutrient by the body.
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Which Is The Best Milk Alternative For You?

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Content Updated July 2013

So you have made the choice to give up milk. Mom says no, friends call you a hippie, the dairy industry is smacking their 3 recommended serves in your face. But you don’t care, you’re going to do it. Whether it be to ward off suspected intolerances, a cows milk allergy, to lower your carbon footprint or for personal ethical reasons, finding a suitable alternative can be tricky. Each book you read, every website you come across and every person you talk to will probably tell you something different. After reviewing this post hopefully, you will feel more confident in deciding which is the best milk alternative for you.
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Easy Non-Dairy Dessert – Raw Fruit Tart With Cashew Cream

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This was one of the first recipes I wanted to share with the world. This easy non-dairy dessert is one of my favourites – it is so easy to make and is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Top it with whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand. I love it with fresh berries, but it also great with peaches, sliced banana or just on its own.

My first experience with raw desserts was magical and now I will never look back. Raw desserts naturally do not contain any flour or refined sugar. Who knew that you could make a crust from blended nuts and dried fruit and that it would taste better than the real thing. I love this easy non-dairy dessert of raw cashew cream pie, both because it tastes delicious and because it is so so so healthy.
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