01 Feb Delicious and Super-Easy Walnut Snack
Serves 1 What you need 8 walnut halves 4 medjool dates, pitted What you do Make a "date sandwich" by squeezing each date between two walnut halves. Serve & enjoy! Tip: Try with pecans instead....
Recipes
15 Jan Veggie Omelet
In my Three Must Eat Breakfast Foods blog I talked about these two very important foundational foods for a healthy breakfast - Eggs and Veggies!!! Here's a simple recipe to ramp up your breakfast game. Serves 1 What you need 1 tsp coconut oil, ghee or avocado oil 1...
15 Jan Three Must Eat Breakfast Foods
Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes? Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism and weight loss. This is because protein...
05 Jan Probiotic-rich Fermented Carrots
This simple recipe can help you improve your gut health. Want to know more about helping and healing your gut? Read the full article How to Improve Your Gut here. Serves 12 What you need 1 L warm water 4 tsp salt 4 carrots, medium, peeled, sliced 1 clove garlic, smashed...
30 Dec Kale Cucumber Salad
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...
23 Dec Orange Hemp Seed Salad Dressing
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...
15 Dec Garlic Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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...
09 Dec Selenium-rich Chia Seed Pudding
What you need ½ c Brazil nuts 2 c water nut bag or several layers of cheesecloth (optional) ½ c chia seeds ¼ c unsweetened cacao powder (optional) ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp maple syrup Optional: berries, nuts and/or coconut for topping Serves 4 What you do Blend Brazil nuts in...
25 Nov Chia Peach Green Smoothie Meal
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...
05 Nov Caffeine-Free Chai Latte Recipe
What you need Serves 1 - 2 1 bag of rooibos chai tea (rooibos is naturally caffeine-free) 2 cups of boiling water 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon almond butter (creamy is preferred) 2 dates (optional) What you do Cover the teabag and dates (if using) with 2 cups of boiling water and...
28 Oct Sweet Treats
Chocolate Bliss Balls A healthy, guilt free alternative to chocolate to ward off any cravings. In my opinion, these little bites of heaven are a healthy version of chocolate truffles. (Pictured far right) What you need 1 c medjool dates, pitted ¼ c cacao powder ½ c coconut oil Topping (optional) 1/3 c...
23 Oct Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Here's another whole foods, healthy, delicious drink. As much as love creative, flavourful, soul soothing hot drinks, this recipe is not loaded with all kinds of sugar and artificial flavours that you find at many cafe's. This, my friend, is the real deal...