Author Archives: Sarah Betts

About Sarah Betts

Food writer Sarah Betts focuses on the impact of nutritious sustainable foods on the health and well-being of you and your world. She serves up everything from delicious wholesome recipes to in-depth analysis of our intricate food system.

5 New Ways to Eat More Quinoa This Summer

Quinoa is a pretty big deal here at YogaEarth. In addition to being the foundation ingredient in our deliciously addicting Keen-Wah Decadence vegan organic protein bars, it’s an incredibly healthy food we like to eat in as many ways as … Continue reading

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Raw Almond, Mulberry & Strawberry Smoothie

With ample amounts of vegan protein from raw unpasteurized almonds, this smoothie is a perfect way to start your morning. It is loaded with antioxidants, Vitamin C and fiber too, and will build a solid foundation for a healthy day. Make a … Continue reading

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Two-Steps to Easy Homemade Almond Milk

Get up. Go to your refrigerator. Take out your box of soy/almond/coconut/hemp milk and read the ingredient list. Mine happens to be hazelnut milk this week because I like its creamier flavor in an occasional cup of coffee. It reads: … Continue reading

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Sharing Yoga, Gratitude and Lighthess of Being in Jalapa Nicaragua

Guest Post by Anna Hanson – Anna is a yoga teacher and actress who lives and teaches in the LA area.  She recently took a life-changing journey to Jalapa, Nicaragua with some YogaEarth products in hand and has returned to share her … Continue reading

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7 Principles All Women Should Live By

It’s impossible to make sweeping generalizations when it comes to “rules to live by.” Like fad diets, exercise classes and spiritual beliefs, what is right for you will not necessarily be right for your neighbor. Each mind, body, spirit and … Continue reading

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6 Ways to Create Balance and Release Your Mind & Body into Summer

The seasonal changes this time of year are quick and continuous. Just after you’ve welcomed the first sight of budding trees and returning songbirds, it seems the whole world changes again, exploding with vibrant greens and blessed by longer hours … Continue reading

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A New and Improved Rice Crispy Treat!

For some reason rice crispy treats are almost irresistible. Maybe because they’re a little taste of childhood, or maybe because they’re packed with addicting amounts of sugar and have a satisfying yet nutrient devoid crunch. Either way, those marshmallowy bites … Continue reading

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10 Reasons to Choose Better Almonds

Like most foods in the modern food system, almonds are not all one and the same. As potato chips are to real potatoes, most “almonds” are to the real thing. Unfortunately this food we know as the most heart-healthy, fat-fighting, … Continue reading

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Mulberry-Cranberry Muffins – Sugar & Gluten-Free!

Gluten-free, sugar-free and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients; these little muffins will rock your socks off! Serve with raw almond or cashew butter for a boost of protein that will keep your energy level soaring. They make a great snack for … Continue reading

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Why All Sweets Are Not Created Equal!

Sugar befuddles us. In a very literal sense, sugar causes our brains to run wild and loose track of normal thought processes. But conceptually too, sugar is highly misunderstood. How much sugar is too much? Are some sugars better than … Continue reading

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