Crumbles aren't inherently bad for you. Take away the refined sugar, and the unnecessarily high-carb often overly-processed topping (ie. refined flour and refined oats), and you’ve got yourself a pretty stellar treat! It’s a great way to use up whatever seasonal fruits you have lying around, and if you’re adding in healthful fats like nuts, seeds, coconut oil, and even that coconut-y cream-y dollop on top, the blood sugar spiking risk of the sweeter ingredients will be significantly diminished.
Read more5-Minute Hot Quinoa Flake Cereal
Switching cold-turkey from cereal to eggs, meat and veggies first thing in the morning can be a bit of a challenge for some folks. If you’re looking for an easy transmission that ups the fats and protein in your breakfast, I suggest subbing your regular oatmeal routine for hot quinoa cereal, if of course, you can tolerate grains in general (which is always something worthwhile looking into)...
Read moreChewy Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookies (grain-free, refined sugar-free)
There comes a time in every chef or home-cook's life when they feel truly accomplished. When they feel complete. When they can hang up their apron, turn off the oven, and sleep soundly knowing they have fulfilled their purpose in life. When they make, the PERFECT chocolate chip cookie. Friends, I feel I have done just that.
Read moreThumbprint Jam Cookies (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free)
Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, ginger molasses…when thinking about the classic cookie staples, there’s one more that always comes to mind: thumbprint jam cookies! Why? Well the rich cookie base, and that sweet jam center are a serious recipe for delight...
Read moreNutty Crunchy Fudgy Protein Bars (grain-free, refined sugar-free)
Many of my clients have a hard time giving up their beloved protein bars. But when I show them how packed they are with chemicals, preservatives, and refined sugar, and explain to them how these ingredients lead to systemic inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, weight imbalance, and decreased cognitive and coronary function, they’re usually pretty open to suggestion...
Read moreBuzz Words Defined: A definition of “organic”, “local”, “seasonal” and “pasture-raised” foods, and why I prefer them
Organic, local, seasonal, free-range, grass-fed, pasture-raised – these words are thrown around a lot. Is it about marketing? Trendiness? Are they just buzzwords? Nope! Choosing organic, local, seasonal and free-range ingredients actually makes a difference for the taste, your personal health, and the betterment of this beautiful planet we live in. And here's why…
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