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Festive Pomegranate Guacamole

Need 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.

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Greek Platter

Get the authentic Greek platter experience at home here! The ingredients are simple, delicious + will save you a lot of money by eating in!

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Simple Tips to Keep your Immune System in Tip Top Shape this Fall

It’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!

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Gluten Free Crunch Wrap

This 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!

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BEAT THE BLOAT

You wanna feel like a rockstar this summer? ⁣⁣
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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) ⁣⁣

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Hot Crossed Muffins

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!

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Essential Oils for Stress

I 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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Dandy Blend "Latte" (sans coffee)

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.

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The Truth About Peanut Butter

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.

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

I love smoothies because they are a great way to pack in gut healing boosters & easily sneak in more veggies. This creamy dreamy smoothie is a perfect breakfast to start your day & fuel your body with a balance of carbs, fat & protein.

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Turmeric Latte

Turmeric 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.

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Gluten Free Fried Chicken

Chicken 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.

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Refined Sugar Free Orange Chicken

This 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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3 Ingredient Crispy Potato Wedges (gluten free)

Are 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.

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Vegan Nacho Cheese with a Kick

For 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!

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6 Ways you are Sabotaging your Healthy Smoothie

Are you always on the go and need a quick smoothie to tide you over?

It’s important to watch what and how much you are adding to your smoothie as the sugar and calories can add up real quick. This is especially the case when you purchase one from a smoothie bar. They obviously want them to be delicious so they add a lot of ‘extras’ we can do without. Just like any meal, it’s important to have a good ratio of carbs, fats & protein to keep a balanced blood sugar and keep you full longer.

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