Exploring the Power of Maitake Mushrooms

Exploring the Power of Maitake Mushrooms

Mushrooms have been celebrated for thousands of years for their medicinal properties and as readily available sources of nutrition. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes — each possessing unique characteristics and benefits.

Among the many types of mushrooms, a particular variety stands out for its impressive health benefits: the maitake mushroom.

Detoxing Magnesium Smoothie

Detoxing Magnesium Smoothie

In a world littered with scams like detox pills and miracle cleanse detoxes, it can be hard to believe that something as simple and splendid as a smoothie could do any good.

But the truth is, your body has a natural detox system and with the right nutrients, you can enhance its performance. This nutrient-rich detox smoothie uses powerful superfoods to help cleanse and detox your body naturally – and it tastes delicious!

Our Signature Hot Spiced Fizz Cider

Our Signature Hot Spiced Fizz Cider

If you had to ask us what the perfect cozy fall beverage was, we’d probably say, “cider.” Not only is it caffeine-free, but it’s not too heavy and not too watery. And quite frankly, there’s just nothing quite like a mug of steaming sweet cider to warm your insides on a cold afternoon.

It’s an easy to make recipe that gives your body an abundance of nutrients to help keep you healthy!

6 Easy Nice Cream Recipes for Summer

6 Easy Nice Cream Recipes for Summer

What is Nice cream? It’s a healthier variation of the popular creamy frozen dessert that’s made with bananas. It can easily be vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and low-sugar. In fact, the only reason these 6 recipes might not be dairy-free depends on the chocolate morsels you use! It's that simple!
6 Medicinal Mushrooms You Need to Know – and the Health Benefits of Each

6 Medicinal Mushrooms You Need to Know – and the Health Benefits of Each

The humble mushroom has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years and is becoming more popular in the West. Years of scientific research have demonstrated their many health advantages—they are undoubtedly a superfood that can positively impact your health.

In this article, we take a deep dive into six of the healthiest and best-tasting mushrooms you should be taking right now.

6 Science-Based Benefits of Milk Thistle

6 Science-Based Benefits of Milk Thistle

Found growing on every continent, milk thistle may be one of the most commonly known healing herbs. Despite its barbed appearance, this native European thistle has been used for its medicinal properties for over 2000 years. It is a source of many nutrients, including calcium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorus. But what is the real secret behind it's potent properties?
Maitake Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips

Maitake Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips

Pumpkin spice recipes are certainly a fall trend that we could not pass up, but of course we wanted to put our very own Pure Essence spin on it. We thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice if some of our favorite seasonal treats weren’t so bad for our health?” And then we came up with a solution that we just had to share with you!