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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...