Autoimmune diseases are increasing in prevalence across North America. Approximately 50 million Americans, 20 percent of the population or one in five people, suffer from autoimmune diseases. Over 75 percent of those affected are women. What is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake. […]
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She sets out to make her usual Banana Bread and ends up with these amazing protein rich gluten free muffins! Every time I step foot in my kitchen to bake or cook you never actually know what will happen. I often do have a plan. Once I get started though, you never know. Here’s how
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I am often asked my opinion about organic food vs conventionally grown, and if you have asked, you know that I would prefer to buy everything organic, and generally stick to the Dirty Dozen/ Clean 15 as a guideline. However, our bodies are remarkable machines that can tolerate a lot and organic selections still remain
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Looking for a light and delicious, vegan, protein packed pasta for a meatless monday dinner? This one has quickly become a family and client favourite. Easy to make, and packed with goodness. Serves 4 WHAT YOU NEED: 1 pkg of your favourite spaghetti noodles (we opt for whole grain, gluten free) SAUCE: 1 avocado (scooped
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We are a house full of breakfast lovers. 4 out of 5 of us start our day with a yummy breakfast. 2 of us eat more or less the same breakfast every single day, and 2 of us switch it up often. Breakfast patterns. We all have them. For the record, I strongly back starting
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A few months ago, a friend shared a canned salmon hack that was delicious. I next to never eat canned salmon, as I prefer my salmon to be fresh and grilled or baked, but this hack really took it to the next level. It just simply added some sesame oil and tamari to the mixture
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I have seen many versions of these. We like them because they taste super fresh in summer and are jam packed with veggies. A great alternative to salad, and a really delicious and pretty dish to add to any table. Gotta be honest though the Almond Butter dipping sauce takes these to the next level.
Over the Rainbow Roll Up Wraps {gluten free} Read More »
Summer is all about Salads… Delicious, crisp and refreshing salads. This is a new Shift Sensational Summer Salad recipe. I love figs. I hardly ever buy figs because they come in such a large package, usually a boxful, in the grocery store. When I saw a small package, I grabbed it. Figs are a great
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This tart has been on repeat in one form or another all summer long. No exaggeration. All summer. Versions have included plums, pears and now peaches. I have even made it with apples. We love it around here because it’s that perfect touch of sweetness, but is light and airy, and doesn’t leave us feeling
Peaches and Dream Tart {GLUTEN FREE} Read More »
I just made this Shift favourite last night. It is on the roster on the regular, and yet, I never posted it here. Until someone recently asked for the recipe and here it is! I have made this many different ways. The recipe listed here calls for brocolli and carrot, but I have added all
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