Hi I am Ashley Michaud the founder of www.elementalgrowth.org I first started making my own toothpaste after getting frustrated that I couldn’t find a store bought a brand that didn’t have questionable ingredients, including Sweeteners, Triclosan, Glycerin, Surfactants, Artificial colors/dyes/synthetic flavors and Fluoride. We’ve all been told that we need fluoride for our teeth. Our...

Inspired by The Unconventional Baker and tonight’s Full Pink Moon (Get Your 2019 Moon Guide Here) Elemental growth brings you this delicious vegan, gluten-free and raw dessert. Crust: Process ½ cup raw nuts of choice, a couple dates, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp coconut oil, and 1 tbsp cocoa powder (from Tribe Chocolate, because...

This is such a simple, filling and uplifting meal. It has everything, including the rainbow and even the kids will enjoy it. Simply chop and massage your kale with olive oil and Himalayan sea salt. Add some red onion, carrot, yellow pepper, broccoli, raisins, purple garlic, cooked rice/quinoa, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds and...

This is such a simple and refreshing seasonal recipe that includes lemon, maple syrup, frozen strawberries and banana. The best part is that all the ingredients are in season, which mean, local, nutrient-dense, fresh and great deals. Some additions could include: Rosemary Mint or Lemon Balm Chia Seeds Some variations we like: Watermelon instead of...

Happy Friday, this is our second spring recipe of the season and last Friday before we begin Elemental Growth’s Spring Clean Group Coaching Event. This is a 28 day event that I host online for our members and readers. The Facebook Group is free and includes a lineup of keynote speakers and your Spring Free...

You may be avoiding eggs because your allergic, vegan or don’t believe in factory farming/have access to farm fresh eggs. If this is you, don’t doubt that we can find you a natural alternative! Let’s take a look at today’s ingredients: Coconut Oil: High in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other...

Burdock has been an important botanical in Western folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The root, leaf, and seed are used to make medicine. In tea or tincture Burdock can increase urine flow, kill germs, reduce fever, and “purify” their blood. Other times we apply burdock directly to the skin for...

As the days get longer and things begin to warm up you may desire some lighter but still nutrient dense meals like our loaded miso soup which includes a wide variety of vegetables and salty fermented miso. You can really do whatever you want with this recipe but my guideline is to include the rainbow....

In winter it can feel so good having a warm and comforting breakfast such as hashbrowns. When you make these at home you can control the quality, nutrients and anti-nutrients your consuming. You can really do whatever you want with this recipe but my guideline is to include the rainbow. Different coloured foods are nature’s...

In winter we often craving warm and comforting  foods such, which are often high in simple carbs, gluten and sugar. If you a vegetarian or vegan this can become a bigger challenge because meat, cheese and many condiments are not an option. What’s the alternative? At my friends baby shower I tried a version of...