When you need an extra boost of veggies try a green smoothie! Green vegetables are a great all natural pick-me-up! Try this delicious green smoothie with cool mint and rich dark cacao nibs. Chocolate Mint Green Smoothie 1 cup coconut milk 1 frozen banana, chopped 1 handful fresh mint leaves 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 scoop Perfect Fermented Kale 1 tsp. Perfect Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. cacao nibs Directions: Set…
Read moreSeason’s Greetings! Christmas is quickly approaching and here at Perfect Supplements we know exactly how hectic this time of year can be. Sometimes it can be hard to maintain a traditional diet during the holiday season, especially when store bought alternatives seem so much easier. Now, more than ever, your family is going to need to put extra effort into healthy eating. The good news? Homemade holiday favorites are generally…
Read moreIt’s hard to fight carbohydrate cravings, especially when you’re in dire need of a crunchy snack. Many of our readers stick to low-carb or gluten-free diets, which makes snacking particularly tricky. Keeping pre-made healthy snacks on hand is great way to stay on track. Crispy Prosciutto Chips 4 oz Extra Thin Prosciutto Slices Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange prosciutto slices…
Read moreI recently gave my boyfriend a container of Perfect Plant Protein. This vegan protein powder is perfect for him because he is a swimmer looking to build and maintain lean muscle. He loves the ingredients and the amino acid profile, but I made one crucial mistake: I gave him the natural flavored protein. Although this neutral flavor is perfect for many purposes, it simply does not satisfy his sweet tooth. And…
Read moreWhen I think of fall, I think of pumpkin picking, anything apple-cinnamon, cozy sweaters, crisp air and runny noses. I cannot tell you how excited I am, but unfortunately, the beginning of fall is also the beginning of cold and flu season. I don’t always agree with contemporary medicine, and I question antibiotics and flu shots. For that reason, I’d like to offer some natural remedies. Homemade Cough Syrup 1…
Read moreThis recipe creates a rich delicious hazelnut spread that is similar to Nutella but much, much healthier! Raw cacao provides natural antioxidants, coconut oil provides important long chain fatty acids, and hazelnuts provide plenty of healthy fat, vegetarian protein and fiber. Ingredients: 2 cups Whole Raw Hazelnuts 1 batch of Healthy Powdered ‘Sugar’ 1/4 cup Raw Cacao Powder 1/4 cup Perfect Coconut Oil 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract How to Make…
Read moreOne of our favorite foodies has created a weekly blog carnival entitled Fight Back Fridays. This carnival is designed to allow people focused on real food, sustainable living and natural healing to share their posts on the Food Renegade website. For the August 17th addition of Fight Back Friday, we have created a list of our recent real food recipes. Check out these recipes and be sure to join the…
Read moreThis is the greenest smoothie that will ever come out of your blender. This delicious smoothie contains every nutritious and delicious green we could think of including spinach, kale, spirulina, chlorella, oat grass, barley grass, wheatgrass and more. Sweetened with the goodness of coconut oil and raw honey, this is a smoothie that tastes as good as it will make you feel. The Greenest Smoothie 1 1/2 cups almond milk…
Read moreEveryone wants glowing, healthy, young looking skin but this can be difficult because we live in world full of stress and toxins. Everyday our skin faces potential damage from free radicals such as UV exposure and smoke and pollution in the air. Our skin is also affected by the toxins we cannot see such as lead, mercury, and other heavy metals that make their way into our food supply. Everyday…
Read moreThis super easy chocolate recipe takes under five minutes to prepare. The end result is raw, vegan, delicious and nutritious! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp of Perfect Coconut Oil (Softened) 1.5 Tbsp Raw Honey or Maple Syrup 1/2 tsp of Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder Directions: In a small bowl, combine Coconut Oil and the sweetener of your choice. Add Vanilla Extract and slowly stir in the Cocoa Powder….
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