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First, this juice tastes ridiculously delicious. Second, it has numerous health benefits that are definitely worth the time it takes to pull out the juicer. This juice helps with inflammation, digestion, and calming the nervous system. Plus, it’s the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Calming Pineapple Celery Juice Author: Lauren Vacula, LaurenVacula.com Serves: 2 […]

A juice that fights aging, helps with hair and nail growth, and improves skin tone? Sign me up. Carrots are nutritional powerhouses containing vital nutrients that leave your skin looking radiant, not to mention they happen to be very tasty in juice form. Pair with vitamin C-rich clementine and you have yourself a delicious beauty cocktail rivaling your […]

This juice is one of the best post-wakeup hydrators and energizers. Swap out your morning coffee with this juice and you’ll have sustained all-day energy, rather than the spike/crash effects from coffee. I typically prep the fresh ingredients the night before and make this in the morning, or, if I’m pressed for time in the […]

This coming weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer (YESSSS). Why not kick off the season with some tasty morning juices?! This spicy and tart Morning Jumpstart Grapefruit Juice has a strong kick to it, but oddly enough is one of my favorite juices to wake up to in the morning. Both grapefruit and […]

As we get closer to summer, I’ve been wanting to do a good cleanse to hit the refresh button, reset my metabolism, and help me enter the warmer weather feeling lighter and more energetic. In the past few months, I’ve felt like I’ve had a ton of sweets (I’m looking at you Healthy Vegan Chocolate Cream Eggs). And although the sources of […]

Today we are celebrating a brand new chapter!! And the start of this new website blog- LaurenVacula.com. And I can not think of a better way to celebrate the launch of this new website than with a yummy gluten-free vegan Funfetti Smoothie! What’s better than funfetti? And a side note about sprinkles- you can purchase […]

Today I have one last Easter treat for you. Although I loved a good peanut butter egg growing up, my most favorite childhood Easter candy had to be the sickeningly sweet Cadbury Creme Egg. My chocolate-loving mom and sister didn’t even like these guys. They thought the eggs were too sweet. Not me- I couldn’t get enough! I set out to […]

Happy holidays! I have some festive AF gluten-free gingerbread pancakes for you today. They’re pretty quick to prepare and make an awesome weekend breakfast during the holiday months. As far as ingredients go, you can find almond meal and oat flour at most grocery stores. Trader Joe’s has some awesome gluten-free flour options, which is […]

Healthy eaters rejoice! I have an awesome holiday breakfast treat for you that’s gluten-free, vegan, and free of any deep-fried action. (They also make a yummy post-dinner dessert!) These chocolate donuts are baked and smothered in a delicious peppermint bark topping (made from coconut butter). They’re also an awesome way to kick off your Christmas morning. Gluten-Free Vegan […]

Everyday, I’m usually in a coffee shop working. This is challenging at times, because my mind wanders (especially when I’m hungry). One thing that I’ve found that helps me stay focused AF is snacks. I always, always, always have some food on hand, because then I can’t use the old I’m hungry excuse for interrupting […]

Refreshing, delicious and satiating, green smoothies are pretty much what started me on my way to a plant-based lifestyle. If you haven’t dipped your toe into the smoothie pool, or you’re nervous about the color of this drink, you’re not alone. I was nervous when trying my first green smoothie but quickly after that, I fell in love with them. With […]