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5 Healthy Snacks for When You're On The Go

5 Healthy Snacks for When You're On The Go

Summer is in full swing! The days are longer and there's an abundance of sunshine, which makes the perfect recipe for summer adventures. Whether you're lounging in the sand, hiking some trails or just taking a walk on your lunch break, make sure you're setting yourself up for success in the snack department.  After all, we work hard for our summer bodies!  These five vegan-friendly snacks have been our go-tos.

Recipe: Mushroom Bruschetta with White Bean Hummus

Recipe: Mushroom Bruschetta with White Bean Hummus

Pair this with gluten free bread and it's a dream appetizer for us.  Full of vegetables and flavor, this white bean hummus and mushroom bruschetta is easy to make and a healthy appetizer for any summer bar-b-ques.

4 Must-See Food Documentaries

4 Must-See Food Documentaries

Documentaries are underrated. There are so many informative and intriguing documentaries on a plenitude of subject matters that appeal to different interests. If you're interested in the food industry and about healthy eating, there are plenty of important documentaries that you must see. Here are some of our favorites:

Vegan Doesn't Mean Healthy

Vegan Doesn't Mean Healthy

There's a big misconception that anything vegan is healthy.  Truth is, when I first went vegetarian then vegan, I didn't understand how to read labels or properly eat in order to give my body the nutrition it really needs.  So many people face this problem that there's a thing called, "junk food vegans."  Today, I've mastered the art of eating vegan and as a Health Coach, am helping others do the same.  Since I have a real sweet tooth, I too, am enthused to hear that Ben & Jerry's launched a vegan option of Chunky Monkey (amongst other old school favorites), but it won't be my new go-to and you should be weary of it as well.  Here's why...