Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea and a source of sugar. Although plain (unflavored) black tea is perhaps most commonly used, white tea or even mildly flavored varieties will also produce an enjoyable kombucha end-product. Although there is a lack of published, peer-reviewed scientific proof that regularly drinking kombucha cures diseases or health imbalances, many people insist that
Recipes
Basic Green Juice
This simple basic go-to recipe for ‘green juice’ will have you hydrated, alkalized and energized in the morning. Extra lemon and ginger can be added, according to your personal preferences. Ingredients: 2 cucumbers 2 stems of greens or celery 1 green apple or pear 1/2 lemon 1/2 inch knob of ginger, peeled Instructions: Run all ingredients
Banana-Raspberry Soft Serve
Dairy-free healthy ‘ice cream’ is only a few minutes away when you have creamy fruits such as bananas in the freezer (mango, pineapple and even durian also work well). When these raw ingredients are blended, they produce a delicious end product which rivals that of fast food chain ice cream desserts, with no added sugar or
Hazelnut Egg-less Nog
Milk and eggs – two of the core ingredients in traditional eggnog – are common dietary allergens which can put a damper on the holiday season when ingested. This nog recipe – free of both eggs and dairy – will satisfy the craving for a festive treat, while being safe for vegans, raw foodists and
Raw Berry Cheesecake
Raw vegan cheesecakes are the ultimate desert and can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for several months. This recipe can be made with any type of berry or other fruit – it’s up to you! The raw white chocolate (cacao butter) can be replaced with coconut oil for an equally-delicious end result.
Banana-Passion Fruit Sunrise Smoothie Bowl
This simple “sunrise” smoothie bowl is a refreshing way to start your day, due to the aromatic properties of fresh passion fruit. If the fruit is not in season or readily available fresh in your area, feel free to use frozen passion fruit purée – just watch for added sugar in some conventional packaged brands.
Green Papaya Salad
I was never able to successfully eat green papaya salad, or Som Tam, until I learned how to make it from May Kaidee’s sister Duan in Chiang Mai. The beauty of being able to make your own Thai food is that you can leave out any culinary offenders (in my case, the overuse of chili)
Macadamia Milk Chocolate Pudding
The first time we learned that avocadoes could be turned into a chocolate pudding, we were ecstatic…but also living in Mumbai, where we could not get any! I eventually went on a trip to Spain for a conference and brought some back in my suitcase. It was love at first blend! This pudding can also
Mastiha-Chamomile Ice Cream
Known to the Greeks for centuries as an edible anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, the sap from the mastiha (mastic) tree, only grown on the Aegean island of Chios, has found its way into desserts, savory food, beauty products, pharmaceuticals and even chewing gum, but is for the most part little-known in Western countries. With a unique flavor that you will
