Every year, my girlfriends and I get together for a holiday feast. It has been a tradition since high school! At first we would all have our parents help us make something and it ended up being a major carb fest, but we do better and better every year! This year I was responsible for the veggie side dishes. I
READ MORE
This protein shake features two extremely health promoting ingredients that can help you lose weight, improve mental clarity, increase energy and ease joint pain. MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) oil is a type of fat that is broken down easily by the body. It turns into ketones which are fats that your body can use for fuel to help burn fat. It
READ MORE
If you were able to tune in on Facebook a couple weeks back, we were talking probiotics and I showed you how to make sauerkraut (super easy). If you missed that you can find it here. In this week’s recipe, I am going to show you how to make one of my favourite simple salads, using sauerkraut and a few
READ MORE
Sometimes you need a nice creamy pasta for those days when you just have to have a comfort food. Unfortunately eating a pasta with cream sauce will make me look like I’m in my second trimester. There is nothing good in that dish for your body. It will spike your blood sugar (see last week’s post for more on that),
READ MORE
This recipe was born when I was at a cottage, and assigned to breakfast duty. I wanted to make something quick and easy (so that I could get back to frolicking by the lake), that was also guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. I did some research and created this chocolate chip banana oat muffin recipe based on a few
READ MORE
It’s September! Fall is my favourite time of year for so many reasons. I love sweater weather, I love fall colours, but most of all, I love fall FOOD! One of my favourite breakfast options is PANCAKES, and I have created a delicious gluten and dairy free pancake recipe that will steal your heart.. or at least your stomach’s heart
READ MORE
I spent a week in Florida this summer. It was fantastic. I lived like a retired Floridian. Yoga in the morning, home cooked meals, beach time, lots of reading, lots of sleep. So good! We splurged on all the healthy ingredients I would usually have in my kitchen at home. We spent a good amount of money at whole foods
READ MORE
As moms, one of the things we struggle with the most is having something quick, healthy and filling to eat as we go about our days, taking care of everyone and everything. These protein balls are fast, delicious, and super nutrient dense. They are great for a pre or post workout snack, or just an anytime snack – great to
READ MORE
Pumpkin pie has always been my favourite dessert on Thanksgiving, especially the next morning, cold out of the fridge. In my typical fashion, I found a way to make a delicious dessert in a health conscious way, because I refuse to live a life without my pumpkin pie 😛 ~ So here is my pumpkin pie, free of gluten, dairy,
READ MORE
This is the second time chicken wings have showed up in my recipes now. Wings are such a feel good food and they can actually be made really healthy and still be delicious. Most times we go out for chicken wings, they are lightly breaded, deep fried, and then tossed in a sugar laden sauce. Also, it’s hard to resist
READ MORE