This recipe, by far, is my most favourite no-cook meal. And it's so much better when tomatoes, peaches and basil are fresh and in season in the summer. You know the saying "what grows together, goes together"? It's so accurate! And how fortunate that all of...
This recipe is for the preparation phase for Metabolic Balance - Phase 1 During this phase, for the first two days, you're eating vegetables only and they don't have to be the ones listed on your customized nutrition plan during the first phase. The idea is...
I love this recipe for the times you want to offer a gluten-free option stuffing or when you want something that feels just a little bit more elevated than traditional bread stuffing. I realize it may push some traditionalists over the edge, but it's so...
Here's a simple recipe that can be used as a dip, a side dish or as a salad topper. I've used it in each of these ways and love the spicy, fresh flavours that accompany the healthy fiber and density of the beans in this recipe. What...
What fruits and veggies come to mind when you think of summer? Go on, close your eyes and imagine your favourite flavours and foods that you look forward to fresh from the market or your garden. Did your mind drift to include watermelon, tomatoes and fresh...
Love sushi? Love your thyroid? I have the BEST thyroid friendly iodine recipe for you here! What you need (Serves 2) 1 cup cooked rice 1 avocado, thinly sliced ½ cucumber, diced ½ red pepper, thinly sliced 1 green onion, chopped 2 tablespoons dried seaweed (arame, wakame, or crumbled nori sheets) 2 Tbsp sesame...
MYTH-FREE SALAD RECIPE, FILLING AND NUTRITIOUS 4 c kale, divided 1 c cooked beans of your choice (white beans, chickpeas, etc.) 1 c cooked quinoa, divided 1 cucumber, sliced and divided Cucumber Dill Dressing ½ c tahini ½ lemon, juiced 2 Tbsp dill ½ c cucumber, chopped 1 green onion, chopped ½ tsp maple syrup 2 dashes...
What you need ½ c hemp seeds ½ c orange juice 1 clove of garlic, peeled dash salt and/or pepper Makes about ¾ cup What you do Blend all ingredients together until creamy Serve on top of your favourite salad and enjoy! TIP: Store extra in airtight container in the fridge. Will...
What you need 1 lb Brussels sprouts (washed, ends removed, halved) 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp fresh lemon juice dash salt and pepper Serves 4 What you do Preheat oven to 400F In a bowl toss sprouts with garlic, oil, and lemon juice. Spread...
What you need handful spinach 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 banana 1 chopped peach 1 cup unsweetened almond milk What you do Add ingredients to blender in order listed (you want your greens on the bottom by the blade so they blend better and have the chia on the bottom to...
What you need 2 lemons, sliced 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 tablespoon thyme 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless) dash salt & pepper 1 tablespoon avocado oil What you do Preheat oven to 425F. Layer ½ of the lemon slices on the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle...
Are you like me? Do you love appetizers? I can go out for dinner and order only appetizers. In fact, I did that just the other night. My dinner companion and I almost made it through the entire appetizer menu. Okay, it was kind of short...