The Flexibility Challenge Leap

The 2016 Flexibility Challenge Introduction

Amanda Nicole Smith100 Day Contortion Challenge 3, Fitness, Flexibility Leave a Comment

Tomorrow starts the 2nd annual flexibility challenge!! Are you ready to get bendy? If you didn’t already know the flexibility challenge community has a bunch of tools, tutorials, routines, and inspiration to help you get started. Everything you need to build yourself a successful routine is laid out for you. To help you even more over the next 14 weeks, we will …

Mango Meat Kabobs

Mango Meat Kabobs

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan Leave a Comment

As a continuation to my mango meat madness, I bring you sweet and spicy, raw vegan mango meat kabobs! Tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and mango marinated in spices and dehydrated to perfection. This is a simple recipe that only involves cutting, adding flavor, and dehydrating for 1-2 hours depending on your environment and your preferences. Make sure to cut everything into manageable …

Raw Vegan Mango Meat

Mango Meat

Amanda Nicole SmithDehydrated, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan 2 Comments

Mango meat is a flavorful raw vegan meat substitute made with fresh mangos, marinated in bold spices; paprika, chili, cumin, salt and pepper, and dehydrated to a meaty texture. I have been eating mango meat by itself as a snack, but I realized it could be used for so much more. All that needs to change is the seasoning to fit the …

Purple Pak Dong

Purple Pak Dong

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Cultured | Fermented | Pickled, Detox, Lunch, No Tools Needed, Raw Vegan, Vegan 2 Comments

Pak dong is a Thai sweet and spicy cabbage, carrot and spice ferment. Purple pak dong is a twist on the original pak dong inspired by Puckers Gourmet.  If you like a crunchy, deep earthy spice, you’ll really like this new combination. If you like a sweeter and slightly softer combination, you’ll like the original better. The best way to eat pak dong, for me …

Chia Banana Nut Milkshake

Chia Banana Nut Milkshake | Raw Vegan

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Drinks, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Smoothies/Milkshakes, Sugar Free 2 Comments

My favorite easy and filling breakfast is this chia banana nut milkshake, made with frozen bananas, chia seeds, nuts, maca root powder, dates and non-dairy milk. This is a super rich and creamy milkshake that gives you a spark of energy and keeps you full for a good 2-3 hours. Maca Root Powder If you have never heard of maca root …

Get Ready for The 100 Day Flexibility Challenge!

Amanda Nicole Smith100 Day Contortion Challenge 3, Fitness, Flexibility 1 Comment

100 Day Flexibility Challenge, here we go!!! Again. To start things off with a bang, I’m making 100 day memberships $7, and 30 day memberships $4 up until April 1st! In 2014 I decided to get serious about my flexibility routine for 100 days each year, and I’m glad I did. The results from my consistency have been amazing…and each year …