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...
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...
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...
Here's a recipe for a quick little bite of protein and fat when you need a little a boost of energy and to help you fill your tank (a.k.a. belly). What you need 1 1/2 c cashews (raw) 6 medjool dates, pits removed 1/2 c nut butter (I used...
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...
If you're into healthy eating, clean eating or a foodie, you've likely heard of or have had zucchini noodles or 'zoodles' a few hundred times. If this is your first time hearing about zoodles, welcome to a whole new grain-free way of enjoying the good 'ol...
I often rave about maca in my ongoing quest to help my clients balance their hormones. Maca is a superfood food that is considered Peruvian ginseng, meaning it is a powerful adaptogen. It is extremely helpful in boosting energy without stressing the adrenals, making it a...
For those times when asparagus is fresh and in season or when you have the urge for some homemade soup. What you need 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and coarsely chopped into 1” pieces 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves, garlic minced 2 Tbsp ghee, coconut oil...
Maca is known as a hormonal adaptogen, which essentially means it contains nutrients that help balance hormones. How does it help? First, it helps balance cortisol levels that may be out of balance due to stress. It can help to prevent the effects of high cortisol...
Maca is a very unique superfood that supports hormone function/balancing, regulates mood, improves energy, increases libido, ramps up immune function and helps with concentration and focus. If that isn't enough, it's loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids AND tastes great! It's derived from a root,...
Nachos for breakfast? Yes! It somehow feels like a treat to have nachos for breakfast, but really it's just eggs, potatoes and sausage (sort of) arranged a little differently. Here, I used sweet potatoes to make the nachos by thinly slicing them. I have a mandolin -...
Oh how I love matcha tea! It's one of my long time, go-to favourite hot drinks. Yes, the taste may take a bit of getting used to, but I think you'll soon share the fascination of this healthy drink with me. Matcha has oodles health benefits!...