Spring Mind Body Detox | 10 Easy Ways to Detox

Amanda Nicole SmithDetox, Quick & Easy, Vegan Leave a Comment

Some of the best natural detox methods are simple and inexpensive!  A natural detox diet, or as I like to call it a purified lifestyle, consists of an abundance of water, raw foods, teas, herbs, spices, meditation, focused breathing, and the list goes on and on. You can detox your whole body and form a healthier lifestyle with these simple habits. Detoxing increases …

A City Workout and Raw Food Dining | Purified Lifestyle

Amanda Nicole Smith100 Day Contortion Challenge 1, Experiences, Fitness Leave a Comment

Raw food dining and acrobatic workouts in the city that never sleeps, a dream come true! It has been a week since my return to DC from NYC, and it already feels like a lifetime ago. As I relinquish the memory, I can’t help but smile, because every time I go to Manhattan everything goes so smoothly. I had a …

100 Day Challenge | Contortion Flexibility | Days 38-69

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Progression is evident from day 38 to the end of day 69. Every time I film myself, I find it has kept me motivated and inspired to continue every single day. An inch is celebrated because it is just one step further to reaching my goals. This whole experience has become more than just a challenge it has become a …

Raw Vegan Cheesy Kale Chips

Nacho Cashew Cheese | Raw Vegan Kale Chips

Amanda Nicole SmithAppetizer, Cheese, Dehydrated, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Vegan Leave a Comment

If there is one thing to like about the cool crisp air, it’s the sweet bounty of kale for all the kale chips your heart desires. Crunchy, cheesy, goodness that is not only vegan but also raw! If you have ever bought kale chips from the store you know how delicious they are but also how expensive they are. If you’re lucky …

Sprouted Apple Cinnamon Cereal

Sprouted Millet Apple Cinnamon Cereal

Amanda Nicole SmithBreakfast, Dehydrated, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Snacks, Sprouted, Vegan Leave a Comment

Crunchy granola cereal bites with chewy cinnamon spiced apples together in harmony! It is one of the healthiest cereals you could ever eat because it is sprouted; living, raw, vegan, and gluten free!  This cereal takes time to sprout, although your participation is hardly needed, this recipe still takes time and patience. If you are a looking for a super quick …

Raw Vegan Shortbread Cookie

Raw Vegan Shortbread Cookies | Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free

Amanda Nicole SmithDessert, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Sugar Free, Vegan 2 Comments

This is the easiest raw vegan shortbread cookie recipe ever, plus it’s really good for you! Made with simple main ingredients such as macadamia nuts, almonds and dates, this cookie is sure to satisfy anyone’s cookie craving. I eat these by themselves all the time but when I started thinking outside the box I realized I could make little cookie …

Immunity Boosting Tea | Echinacea, Yarrow and Ginkgo

Amanda Nicole SmithDetox, Drinks, Herbal Tea, Hot Drinks 1 Comment

This immunity boosting tea, along with Nettle Infusions and a healthy diet, helped me through cold and flu season and has kept me enjoying life all year long. Learning how to boost your immune system before it’s too late can be the most powerful tool in your life. Reducing our “dis”eases , aches, pains, or any other kind of sickness should …

100 Day Challenge | Contortion Flexibility | Days 18-37

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

Wintertime training is brutal but I never quit! I can’t stress enough how hard this has been during the freezing weather, my muscles freeze up and it takes about an hour just to warm up. Most of the time I don’t have 2 hours to dedicate to stretching until I made time! My friend from Chic Physique, Dee,  and I …

Gluten-Free Breaded Jackfruit Nuggets

Amanda Nicole SmithDinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Vegan 1 Comment

The last post in this jackfruit series is what I like to call jackfruit nuggets, they remind me of a breaded chicken nugget! It’s chewy and meaty on the inside with a nice crispy breading on the outside. Then dip it in your favorite sauce and it’s a perfect vegan meat substitute! In this recipe I used the abundance of …