Where 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!
Mood + Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in Canada. During these uncertain times, more and more people are experiencing anxiety due to high stress situations.
On a more positive note - let’s chat about how we can learn to manage this from a certified holistic nutrition consultant’s point of view.
Read MoreI 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 MoreFood should not be our enemy! It is our friend. We just need to learn how to get along with it. That can take some time + work. But remember: the things we work for, are often the most rewarding.
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Read MoreHave you ever thought of how your kitchen design affects your diet?
The way you eat + what you eat?
I can’t wait for the day when we build our own house + I get to design my own kitchen. Big, beautiful + bright! I I don’t know the exact design that I would like, but I do know which elements are important to me. For now…. it’s a fun challenge to make the best of the kitchens we have had in our rentals.
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 MoreFries before guys? Am I right? ;)
Having a wide variety of veggies in our diet is important for a healthy microbiome. But I get it - sometimes plain veggies can be boring….that’s why I like to spice it up + make food fun! Like turning veggies into fries. These make a great snack or side for your dinner. Now it’s time to get cookin.'
Read MoreBalancing our hormones is related to more than just the food we eat. Many hormones are produced + impacted by the intestinal flora (microbiota), SO hormone balancing should start in our gut.
Read MoreNeed something to bring to your Christmas potluck or party this season? This is the thang for you! It’s so pretty and the pomegranate gives it a nice crunch + juicy flavour.
Read MoreGet the authentic Greek platter experience at home here! The ingredients are simple, delicious + will save you a lot of money by eating in!
Read MoreIt’s that time of year - flu and cold season! It’s all around us and it’s important to take precautions so we don’t get knocked off our feet. So, what can you do different this fall? Read on to see!
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 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)
I don’t know about you - but i’m one of those people who forgets to add something in a recipe like almost EVERY time! I had scooped all the muffin batter into the muffin liners and was ready to pop them in the oven….and realized I had forgotten to add the RAISINS! You can’t have hot crossed anything with out the raisins!
Read MoreI had a friend once call me a “level 3 hippie” because I used essential oils and was into health and wellness. So if you use essential oils you might be at that level too ;)
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