Do we need bees ?

Bees are one of the rising topics right now since they are
disappearing drastically. Some people seem to care but others not as much. The question many people seem to be asking is if we need bees and the truth is, we do. Bees are viewed as these little bugs that only sting people during the summertime. But really they do much more than that. Bees pollinate many fruits and vegetables that you probably didn't even know. Such as

- watermelon
-blueberries
-strawberries
- mangos
- figs
-apples,
-avocados
-onions,
-broccoli and many more.

Without bees some of our favorite foods would be gone. What is causing bees to disappear is global warming, pesticide use, habitat loss and parasites.
But there are so many easy ways to help out our little buddies. One of them being just planting. Plant in a little box, outside your window or even in a green space in your community garden. Buying locally organic grown fruits and vegetables from farmers market is another great way to support beekeepers and the bees. So as you can see bees are really important to us and we should care for them. If you would like to read more information on bees and ways to help read: https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/bees.pdf 

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Photo retrieved from:
http://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2013/12/04/248795791/how-important-is-a-bee

A Spring Lovers Salad

             
     This salad is perfect for spring weather and it's packed with so much fresh flavor!

Ingredients

Arugula (or a spring mix of greens)

A whole small cucumber

Strawberries

Rasberries

Chia seeds or hemp hearts

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Optional: Balsamic vinegar or your favorite salad dressing

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Directions

1.  Wash your greens and berries
2.  Cut the cucumber and strawberries into small bite size pieces
3.  Toss all ingredients into a plate, sprinkle on chia seeds or hemp hearts and add your favorite dressing on top 

Vegan Ceviche

This vegan ceviche tastes great with tortilla chips or on a tostada! Also adding some spice and lemon is seriously the best. Definitely recommend giving this recipe a try!

Ingredients

A head of cauliflower

One whole tomato

 Half of an onion

A case of cilantro

Salt

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Optional:- Avocado ( to mix in afterwords )

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Directions

1. To begin with bring the cauliflower to boil a little where it will be easy to manage. 
2. After like 10-15 minutes on having the cauliflower boil you can either thinly cut it into pieces adding all the ingredients together in a bowl. 
3. Or you can add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until all ingredients mix well together. 
4. Serve with tortilla chips or on top of a tostada and enjoy! It taste really good also adding a hot sauce and lemon on top.