Why not keep it simple this holiday season and bring this gluten-free, delicious and super food’ packed apple crumble to your next family gathering? The pumpkin seeds, chia and hemp hearts give this crumble a boost of fibre. Plus it has no refined sugar, making it appropriate for everyone at your dinner table, even those […]
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While it’s true that most of the world around me seems obsessed with all things pumpkin this time of year, I am going to admit right off the top – I am not such a huge follower of the ‘pumpkin spice’ phenomenum. I don’t care for it in my hot beverages, I don’t want it
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The short answer is no. The foods you eat can nourish and strengthen you, or they can diminish and weaken you, causing chronic heartburn, systemic inflammation, exhaustion not to mention cravings for sugar and mood imbalances that are due to hormonal fluctuations. The food you’re eating right now keep you trapped in a vicious
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I have maybe had pasta salad once in my life. Ever. It’s just not a thing for me, this cold pasta idea. Somehow today, I found myself in the mood for a creamy tuna version, so I made this one. Unlike traditional pasta salad, this one has “clean” ingredients that will not spike your blood
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One of the most fascinating and impactful things I learned during my time studying at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition was how important the link was between well-functioning digestion and good health. Proper digestion is the key to to abundant good health. Eighty percent of our immune system cells reside in our “gut”. The
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You’ve taken the time to make yourself a beautiful, crisp, nutritious and delicious salad. You’ve- Included a variety of different coloured vegetables because they all contain different phytochemicals which enhance the vitamins and minerals. Added some protein like a hard-boiled egg, chickpeas, fish or some hemp hearts to make sure that your meal contains this
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When I was a kid I HATED brussel sprouts. That was the one thing I would not eat – nuh uh. Nope. If my mom had ever prepared them like this, things might have been different. These are savoury and sweet and crunchy and delicious. They also take almost no time to make. Give ’em
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My summer weakness is ice cream. My Favourite is just plain vanilla, sprinkled with cinnamon. I can’t keep it in my freezer because it’s irresistible to me. I made this for the kids and I am happy to say it’ll be my ” go to ” clean ice cream treat. What you need: 2 mangos,
You know those days weeks when you say to yourself “what? they want to be fed AGAIN”? Yeah, so this is one of those weeks. Lots of comings and goings, not alot of time. So, I did what I will often TRY to do in this situation. I spent my morning preparing a bunch of
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If you love the sweet and crunchy satisfaction of granola, but are trying to limit or remove the grains in your diet, then this recipe is for you (and me!). SHIFTED Grain Free Granola What you need: 1/2 cup slivered raw almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup slivered pecans, or
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