When we are hungry, we are more likely to grab the first thing we see. When we have a plan in place we can make more nourishing and nutrient dense choices leaving us with more energy and feeling our best! Read more to learn 4 reasons why I love meal planning, and why you will love it too!
Read MoreIf you are here… I’m assuming you have heard the words sensitivity, allergy and intolerance being tossed around. I often use the words interchangeably as some words sound more familiar to most, however it is important to know the differences between the three main types of food reactivity. Find out the differences here!
Read MoreThis celery soup is, light flavourful and perfect for a warm day. Whats even better, it’s good for your gut! The digestive benefits of celery are partly due to its diuretic effects — and also because it boosts circulation within the intestines, therefore helping improve digestion and relieving bloating and puffiness from water retention. It can provide polyphenols (can boost digestive and help protect again disease) and fiber and that may have prebiotic like effects, supporting the growth of good bacteria in our gut.
Read MoreWhere are my basic girls at?! Are you having pumpkin everything? If you haven’t had pumpkin anything yet…. try this cozy dairy free drink! (if you don’t like dandy blend or don’t have it on hand I have a substitute!) It not only is delicious, it is also great for your gut! Cheers to a good gut!
I have always been an Indian food lover and I am SO glad Scott is too. He always asks for this recipe! It is super easy to make and the flavours are incredible! If you think you don’t like Indian food - give this a try, I think it might just change your mind. It has a mild curry flavour and familiar texture to ease you into the beautiful world of Indian cuisine :)
Read MoreThese gluten free pancakes take the cake for keeping you regular as they contain a good amount of flaxseed! Insoluble fiber (such as flax seed) will help you GO! Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water + is left intact through the digestion process. It can help to speed up the passage of food through the stomach + intestine. It also adds bulk to the stool + can help relieve constipation.
Read MoreKhichri originates from the Indian subcontinent and is made from rice and lentils. It is gentle enough for babies to eat and many seniors love it because it is easy to digest. It contains many spices that support digestion, inflammation and healthy gut!
Read MoreThis gluten free crunch wrap is a game changer! Stuff it full with your favourite sandwich ingredients. Bonus: you can have it while doing an elimination diet!
Read MoreYou wanna feel like a rockstar this summer?
When you feel good, you are more likely to participate in all the fun summer activities (especially when you live somewhere cold like me - you have limited time)
BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LONG TERM HEALTH. Optimal digestion is a KEY step in building a solid foundation for optimal health. One of the great things about smoothies & drinks is that the blender does some of the hard work for you in breaking down the food putting less stress on the digestive system.
Read MoreI know peanut butter is like liquid gold from the heavens…..BUT I thought it was time to share this little truth nugget. I have been eating a LOT of peanut butter lately and realized I needed to cut it back a bit and start practicing what I preach. I need to eat my peanut butter in moderation.
Read MoreChicken thighs aren’t as bad as people claimed they were when low fat diets were all the rage. Not only do chicken thighs taste better and have more moisture, the darkness indicates that it contains more iron, they are inexpensive AND they contains higher amounts of saturated + monounsaturated fat… which are in fact good for us - of course when eaten in moderation.
Read MoreThis was one of my FAVOURITE dishes I ate when I served a mission in California for my church. It was the perfect dish for me because it’s - gluten free, dairy free + refined sugar free! The members of our congregation would feed us dinner and when we ate at Jennifer + Kevin’s house, I always hoped for this orange chicken. It’s hard to have portion control with this one because it’s so tasty!
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