Smoothies are a convenient way to get high quality nutrients in to your body in short amount of time. Preparation time is minimal, making them a great option for morning meals or when you don’t have time to prepare a proper meal of whole foods,...
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...
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...
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...
I learned a variation of this recipe from a teacher of mine while attending Holistic Nutrition school. It avoids using the common allergens of wheat, dairy, eggs and sugar. What you need 1 c rolled oats 1 1/2 c filtered water 2 bananas, ripened or 2 apples (cored, peel...
Variations of this recipe have become one of my favourite fast food breakfasts on the run. Don't get me wrong, I still love smoothies, but my mind (and mouth) sometimes feel more satisfied when I chew my food. Chia puddings have become my go to...
I often get asked about protein shakes and smoothies. The common inquiry I get it, is what ingredients are best suited to for protein shakes? Many people seem to feel pretty secure using fruits in their smoothies as the tastes and textures are familiar. However, once...