Easy Vegan Bean Kebab Recipe

Kebab is a traditional dish of sliced meat, originating in the Middle East. There are different variations of the traditional kebab with different shapes and sizes. The below recipe is for vegan kebabs which has red kidney beans as the core ingredient. You may choose to make the kebab in a simple way as similar…

Are Happy People Healthier?

We know that happy people carry a certain spark that lights up a room. When we are in the presence of a truly happy person we cannot help but feel lighter and more expansive ourselves. But does this buoyancy translate to greater health? In a word Yes! Happy people tend to be that way because…

Learning How to Lighten Up

Is it always life or death for you? Have you made every little thing so important that youve squeezed the joy out of life? Are you hard on yourself when you fail? Do your friends and family tell you that you need to lighten up? Or do you feel isolated because people are uncomfortable around…

Aging Gracefully (More or Less)

I have lived a long and amazing life. As I ease into my elder years, I am filled with gratitude at how rich and full my life has been. But there is still a part of me that is uncomfortable at times. The aging process has blessings and challenges, and navigating the golden years is…

10 Pillars of Inner Strength

At MHLC there are several principles by which we aspire to live. These principles form the foundation of our business and personal practices, and are the keys to our success. We feel as if just like pillars, they actually support us. How do we know that because when were not practicing them, stamina and energy,…

Vegan Brownie, Coconut Whipped Cream and Raspberry Trifles

Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1/2 cup canned organic coconut milk (without emulsifiers) 1/2 cup vegan brownies 1 tsp agave nectar For the Vegan Brownie 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup wholemeal flour 1/2 cup coconut oil 3 oz bitter vegan chocolate 1/2 cup vegan milk (almond, soy or caju) 1 cup sugar…

Raw Truffles with a Twist

Ingredients (Makes 8-10 Truffles) 3/4 cup dry dates, pitted 1 ripe banana 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup raw walnuts 1 tbsp raw cocoa powder 1 tbsp agave nectar 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom Additional raw cocoa powder for rolling Made only with good-for-you raw ingredients and incredibly delicious, these chocolate truffles contain one of the…

The New Health Secret: Kombucha

Kombucha is taking over store shelves. No longer is the tonic something you can find only in specialty stores or by brewing it yourself. These days even local grocery stores have shelves lined with multiple brands of the unusual drink. So, just what exactly is all the fuss about? These jars of liquid, that often…

Get Your Cholesterol Levels in Check

Protecting our cardiovascular system should be a top priority. But with our mostly sedentary lifestyles (said as I sit at a computer to post this), inflammatory foods, and questionable diets, cardiovascular disease is on the rise. One of the markers for developing disease is high cholesterol levels, especially the bad LDL low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This…

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Recipe

For the Chocolate Mousse Saying I love you in a special way doesnt have to be complicated. Or time-consuming. Or unhealthy. Prove the love for your special one in the sweetest but responsible way, using healthy ingredients good for both of you. Find your inspiration with our delicious Valentines Day dessert ideas, and get ready…