Healthy digestive function is key to achieving your wellness goals. Eating in a calm and relaxed sate is the best way to start, but priming your system with some digestively stimulating goodness can also be an immense help when it comes to a happy healthy body. The following is an amazing little elixir that encourages the production of hydrochloric acid (stomach acid) and enzyme secretion for breaking down food, while stimulating the energy and movement of our intestines, and even calming an aggravated GI tract...
Read moreTahini Cardamom Cookies with Cranberries and Pistachios
I’m a sucker for Mediterranean and middle eastern flavours. Maybe it’s because my mom was born in Jerusalem and I visit Israel often and die over the food there every time I go. Maybe it’s because I have many Persian friends who are constantly showering me with their delicious creations. Or maybe it’s just because things like dates, honey, tahini, rose water, and the vast array of spices utilized in eastern cuisine are insanely delicious AND incredibly good for you...
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 moreRaw Fruit + Nut Bars
Packed with superfoods and essential fatty acids, this plant-based power-house recipe is a great pre-workout booster thanks to it’s solid ratio of long-burning fat and easily accessible carbs...
Read moreGrain-Free Chicken Tenders
This recipe will convert even the most skeptical junk food lover into a health food believer! I often don’t even tell people that I make them with almond flour and see how they react….which is always very positively! A great snack for parties, or the perfect topper for salads (I especially like it on a Caesar salad), my grain-free chicken tenders are a sure-fire hit...
Read moreGrain-Free Fruitcake with Cashew "Creamcheese" Icing
Fruit cake has garnered itself a bad rap. Often dry, overly sweet, and altogether odd, fruit cake is the dreaded gift of the holiday season. But what if I told you it didn’t have to be that way? What if there was a fruit cake that was moist, delicious, and super healthy?? Free of grains, sugar, dairy, and eggs, this badboy is a surefire hit. In fact, it’s so good, you’ll find yourself serving it to friends and family all year long...
Read moreMaple-Date Candied Carrots
I absolutely love carrots! They’re rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese, and have been linked to the prevention and suppression of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, macular degeneration, stroke and diabetes. They’re also massive immune boosters, and can improve digestive health...
Read moreSlow-Cooker Beef Stew
There’s nothing better than coming home from a long day at work, and finding your dinner all cooked for you. While sometimes thanks to the generosity of your spouse, roommate, or family member, it can also be a lovely perk of having a slow cooker. I personally use mine all the time, and one of my favourite slow-cooker recipes is this hearty beef stew, which is loaded with a tonne of veggies and protein for a stick-to-your-ribs fall or winter meal...
Read moreBone Broth: how to make it & why it should be a staple in your diet
Bone broths have been sweeping the nation! In fact, it’s hard to talk to health-minded foodies without it creeping into the conversation. Bone broths are replacing morning coffees, post-workout shakes, and have even found their way into baby bottles. But they’re nothing new. In fact, all bone broths (beef, chicken, fish, lamb and more) have been staples in the traditional diets of almost every culture for thousands of years. Why? Because they are nutrient-dense, easy to digest, rich in flavour, and boost healing...
Read moreSpiced Plum Cake
I’m a big fan of plums. They’ve got that awesome balance of tangy and sweet and are packed with immune boosting vitamin C. Not only that, but they contain a unique grouping of phytonutrients classified as phenols. These super-powered antioxidants can fight aging and cell damage, and can even help maintain ideal cholesterol levels. Enjoy them raw, sauté them with some grass-fed butter, maple syrup and spices, or throw them into a fluffy cake such as this scrumptious recipe...
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