Country Rice, Veggies & Gravy

Country Rice, Veggies & Chia Seed Gravy

amandanicolesmithDinner, Lunch, Nut-Free, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Vegan Leave a Comment

A hearty savory country rice bowl mixed with peas, carrots, potatoes, corn, bell pepper, onions and fennel; smothered in a herbaceous raw vegan chia seed gravy. This is a dinner for the days where you need a quick and easy healthy meal that is full of flavor! My idea of a healthy dinner is one with a whole grain, lots of veggies, …

Raw Dog Food

Chico Dog’s Raw Food Diet

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Chico, my almost 8 year old Boxer, has been on a raw food diet since he was about 3 years old; and he still has the energy and health of a young pup. If you have been thinking about trying a raw food diet for your dog, I have a few tips from 5 years of experience. When chico was a …

Summer Pasta Medley

Summer Pasta Medley

amandanicolesmithDinner, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Sauce, Vegan Leave a Comment

Pasta mixed with sautéed summer vegetables and a raw vegan tomato sauce. The mix of cooked and raw elements creates a super fresh yet hearty pasta dish that is sure to delight. It’s a wonderful time of year, summer vegetables are in full force at the farmer’s market; eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, corn, green beans, and so much more! This recipe …

No Bake Chocolate Cake

The Ultimate No Bake Chocolate Cake

amandanicolesmithDessert, Gluten Free, Raw Vegan, Vegan 2 Comments

A decadent raw vegan layered chocolate cake with chocolate avocado frosting. This no-bake cake is gluten free; made with almond flour, coconut flour, cacao, flax seed, coconut oil, coconut nectar, coconut sugar and prunes. Don’t worry all you’ll taste is chocolate!! This chocolate cake is also super easy to make, when you’re done mixing everything together, all you have to do is …

2016 Flexibility Challenge Progress

100 Day Challenge 3 | Contortion Flexibility | Progress

amandanicolesmith100 Day Contortion Challenge 3, Fitness, Flexibility 3 Comments

Another 100 days complete, with about 100 hours of stretching throughout. When I first started focusing on my flexibility, every single move I do today was a serious struggle. I may have been able to do it, but not at all comfortably. The last 3 challenges or 300 hours of consistent stretching routines has helped me to gain muscle mind …

100 Day Challenge 2 | Contortion Flexibility | Days 1-7 | Video

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  Week 1 of the 100 Day Flexibility Challenge is complete! Here is a brief overview of what went down. Day 1 | 2 hours | Wamup ->Dynamic Stretches ->Upper and Lower Body Poses Day 2 | 1 hour | Warmup ->Dynamic Stretches ->Light Static Stretches Day 3 | 1 hour | Warmup ->Dynamic Stretches ->Light Static Stretches Day 4 | …