I think we can all agree that the world looks vastly different right now than it did a year ago. Maybe even vastly different than it did last week. The one sure thing is that our world is constantly changing and it is causing an overall spike in stress. 

An article by Mayo Clinic explains what happens to your body under acute stress scenarios. "Your body produces a surge of hormones when you're in a stressful situation. These hormones temporarily increase your blood pressure by causing your heart to beat faster and your blood vessels to narrow."

Things that may be causing stress on the body:

1. Overwhelm
2. Noise Pollution
3. Food / Lifestyle Habits

Remember that it is ALL about sustainability when it comes to new rhythms and practices. Start with just one of these steps, adopt it for a couple of weeks until it becomes a habit, and then start to build upon these new habits. By incorporating these practices you will be nourishing your body and giving it the boost it needs to climb any mountain!

While we typically don't talk about celebrity news in our blog, after reading the reasons Miley Cyrus chose to not be vegan anymore, we wanted to take a moment and address this topic.

If you've attended any of our plant based cooking classes or events you know that we by no means push the "vegan agenda", we simply encourage and educate on how to thrive following a plant based lifestyle. So we wanted to share some insight on how to add in ingredients and nutrients to help and actually boost brain function without having to add fish into your diet. We'll also share some questions you can begin to ask yourself if you are feeling sluggish or having joint pain. 

Y’all, let’s talk about tofu for just one minute…. We could probably talk about it for dayyyyyssss, but we'll start with keeping it short and sweet.

1. Tofu IS GOOD FOR YOU, when consumed properly! 
2. Tofu tastes good as long as you know how to prepare it.
3. Tofu is a complete protein. 
4. Personal consumption of soy has less environmental impact than consuming meat.​​

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We wanted to share some of our easy, go-to energy bites and bars. These recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth and uplift your healthy lifestyle. 
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Whether you’re hitting the trails, going on an adventure, or just have a long day of work, these are great snacks to boost and sustain your energy with healthy plant-based carbohydrates and fats!​

1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
1⁄4 cup shredded coconut (can remove if
allergic)
1⁄4 cup pepitas
1 cup dates
1 t. Cinnamon
1 t. Vanilla
1 t. Coriander

1. Pit and chop dates
2. Combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. 
   
3. Use 1 1/2 Tbsp per ball or log. Warm the dough in your hands a bit before rolling into your preferred shape. (These can be made into bars, too!)
   

1⁄4 C. Walnuts
1⁄4 C. Sunflower seeds
1 1⁄2 Rolled oats
1⁄8 t. Himalayan salt
6 Pitted dates
2 T. Maple syrup
1 T. Coconut oil
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1. Combine walnuts and sunflower seeds into a food processor fitted with the “S” blade.
   
2. Pulse until they are smooth.
   
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until the mixture is evenly combined.
   
4. Press crust into an 8X8 baking dish or into muffin tins. Crust should be about 1⁄2 inch thick. (Can roll into balls if you prefer)
   
5. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour and then cut into small rectangles.
   
6. Store in fridge.

20 dates
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 Tbsp cinnamon
Shredded coconut or hemp seeds for rolling
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1. Combine dates, peanut butter and cinnamon into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture has a dough-like consistency.
2. Use 1 1/2 Tbsp per ball or log. Warm the dough in your hands a bit before rolling into your preferred shape. (These can be made into bars, too!)
3. Roll in coconut or hemp seeds. (optional)
4. Store in the fridge or freezer.

2  C. Oats
2 Apples
2 t. Cinnamon
2 t. Baking powder
¼ t. Himalayan salt
½ C. Unsweetened almond milk
1 Flax egg
1 t. Vanilla extract
1 T. Avocado or coconut oil

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Prepare the flax egg and let it set for 10 minutes. (1 T. Flax with 2 T. water)
3. Rinse and wash the apples thoroughly.
4. Chop apples and blend in a high-speed blender. Can add 1-2 T. of water to help blend.
5. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients besides oil. 
6. Coat an 8X8 inch casserole dish with oil and spread the contents of the casserole evenly in the dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Center should be firm.
8. Top with maple or agave, nut butter and cinnamon, to taste.

We hate having to scroll all the way down to the bottom for recipes. So, here ya go, recipe and live cooking class video right ON TOP! <3 

​Our recipes are always 100% VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, ORGANIC & MADE WITH LOVE!

This truly is one of our favorite dishes to make and serve because 1.) It's super simple and 2.) The flavors dance around on your tongue like a peanut butter vegetable party!!!

You can follow this recipe exactly, (because it's perfect) or if you love getting creative in your kitchen, feel free to explore adding in other vegetables. We love using kelp noodles in this dish... mushrooms, celery, eggplant, pineapple...whatever our hearts are calling us to add (or whatever fresh produce needs to be eaten first).

​Have fun with this recipe and let us know if you recreated it!  

​Hey! Our names are Carrie and Cera! Together we are Harmonize Your Health, a plant-based holistic wellness duo! 



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Just like essential oils, Dried & fresh herbs deliver a multitude of benefits including digestive support, immunity support, stress relief, pain relief, and organ health function. 

A few of our favorite fresh and dried herbs to create with include...

• Roasted Dandelion Root - Cleansing digestive aide, antioxidant rich, detoxifies liver, reduces acne/skin irritations, helps fight diabetes, & cancer.

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• Hibiscus - Rich in Phytonutrients & vitamin C antioxidants. Supports immunity, skin health, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

• Mint - Great as an appetizer or a palate cleanser, it activates the salivary glands, facilitating digestion, soothing stomach indigestion or inflammation, and also has antiseptic properties.

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• Basil - Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, reduces blood pressure, increases mental alertness.

So here are a few questions to live by when you are purchasing supplements and superfoods: ​
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• Are they organic & Non-GMO?

Foods that are not grown ethically are sprayed with harmful pesticides and chemicals that disrupt our ability to digest foods. This causes an array of symptoms and can lead to many autoimmune diseases. However, the leading symptom is inflammation. 

• Do they have any fillers or unnecessary sweeteners within the ingredients?

Cane sugar, sugar alcohols and food dyes are found in so many of the products on our shelves and can lead to many issues within the body. Harmful bacteria and toxins feed on sugar and pathogens. Consuming these ingredients create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria to thrive in your system while good bacteria suffer.