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I hope you learn something new while you're here. Feel free to send topic suggestions to hello@empoweredsoulwellness.comCows…Just Overgrown Puppies
All I remember about cows when I was younger was seeing them when I drove by a field and thinking ‘wow...they’re bigger than I thought!’. I don’t even think I really knew, or wanted to know, what (or who) went into the cheeseburgers I ate when I was younger. ...
read moreWhat doesn’t KALE you makes you stronger
Kale has definitely seemed to become more popular recently - which is a-ok with me! It has SO many healthy benefits, is easy to prepare (pro-tip: massage it by hand with lemon juice for a bit to soften it before eating raw!), and is one of the easiest vegetables to...
read moreWinner Winner…Chicken NOT FOR Dinner
Not growing up with friends or relatives who lived on a farm, I never even saw a chicken face-to-face until just a few years ago (and I’m 38 years old!). I mean, I may have seen them at the zoo when I was little...you know how some zoos have a little ‘petting zoo’...
read moreBROCCOLI, the Mini Tree that Packs a Nutritious Punch
Gotta love a food that’s literally shaped like a tree. I know that you know that broccoli is healthy, but I bet you don’t know how truly nutrition-packed it is. Broccoli is a verdant vegetable (no thanks needed for teaching you a new word today!), and the Italian...
read moreThis Little Piggie
I’ve always been an animal lover, but it wasn’t until I started looking into this thing called veganism a few years ago that I came to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of animals other than the cats and dogs I grew up with. When you think of a pig, what’s the...
read moreZUCCHINI, more than just a phallic looking veggie
When we moved into our new rental home in Fanny Bay, BC in the summer of 2019, I was SO excited to get started on gardening in actual gardening beds, as all I’ve really had before are balcony gardens (which can be limiting). It’s definitely been a learning process...
read moreIs the Beyond Burger Healthy?
Since the Beyond Burger launched and skyrocketed in popularity recently, a common question keeps popping up. 'But is it healthy?'. First things first. If you've never heard of it before, the Beyond Burger is a completely plant-based burger made by Beyond Meat. ...
read moreSweet Potato Toast
Sweet potatoes tend to be one of those foods that people love or hate (well, in my house anyways with my picky eater of a hubby!). If you're a hater, this simple recipe just might change your mind. It's pretty versatile, as you can make it sweet or savoury, and have...
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