I 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 MoreTurmeric milk aka golden milk is an Indian drink that is becoming super popular! It is known for its many health benefits including anti- inflammatory benefits & immunity.
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!
Read MoreAre you a french fry snob like me? Fries are one of my favourites… but they better be greasy, salty and flavourful or else i’m out! And as part of the french fry family… it’s so hard to find a delicious crispy potato wedge that is gluten free! I’ve been living my potato wedge dream :) I can’t stop making these! So glad she shared the secret to the perfect crispy potato wedge.
Read MoreI’m not a coffee drinker for religious reasons, but I do love the flavour so I’m always on the search of something close :) Especially when it’s -35 degrees outside (like today) and I am dying for a hot drink!
Read MoreFor my vegan pals… or my nacho lovers this is the perfect addition to your Super Bowl snacks. At a farmers market last summer my husband and I tried this AMAZING vegan nacho cheese and they said it was potatoes (of all things) that made it so yummy - so here is our version!
Read MoreDon’t get discouraged by the time it can take to eat healthy, it doesn’t have to be pretty (behind the scenes aren’t like these pictures…) The most important thing is, healthy meals can be quick! (this salad took 20 mins TOPS)
Read More“Are you sure that is one of the gluten free waffles???” I froze and spat it out and ran over to check … but the damage had already been done. I had taken a glutenous waffle by mistake! Read to find out what I do when I get “glutened.”
Read MoreFind the best gluten-free ginger snap cookie recipe below. In the additional notes, I share swaps you can make to make them dairy and egg free if you can’t tolerate these foods right now. If that’s the case, remember your food sensitivities aren’t a LIFE SENTENCE!
Read MoreScott suggested we try to make a gluten free gingerbread house from scratch - and this is our final project! I told you we could make food fun :) We learned a LOT from this process & it took a wicked long time... but you know what every minute was worth it for this cute little thing that I could actually EAT along the way!
Read MoreI remember when I was initially trying to adjust to my life with food sensitivities going out was such a struggle! Restaurants are getting MUCH better at having gluten free options but you still have to be careful. I’m sure many of you have lots of events and Christmas parties coming up - so here are 3 tips to navigating your social events!
Read MoreMy mother in law came to visit last week and made her new favorite salad for us - and no joke its the best! The perfect amount of zest and I love that it’s so simple. I added the pine nuts and hemp hearts and think they are a great addition. This salad has been on repeat this week and will continue to be :)
Read MoreThe Mayo clinic defines a food allergy is “an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Even a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.”
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