I absolutely love Indian cuisine, but was always terrified to try and make it at home, and rather got my fix out on the town. However, I am often left in serious digestive unrest after indulging in a feast of canola oil and refined flours if I’m not careful about which restaurant I go to, so I decided one day to give it a try and was amazed by how simple (and satisfying) some of the classic sauces are to make...
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There’s nothing better than adding the tangy zip of cranberry sauce to your turkey…or chicken…or meatballs…or anything really! And best part of all, these bright red little poppers are seriously good for you...
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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...
Read moreEASY OVEN-BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I’m primarily grain-free but love me some comfort foods, so baked spaghetti squash is a huge staple in my week-night dinner menu. It takes a while to cook, but is otherwise very low-hassle so you can focus on whatever else you’re preparing. Pair it was a hearty meat sauce, savoury meatballs, and/or some sautéed veggies and you’ve got a pretty fantastic alternative to carby, bloaty, blood-glucose spiking pasta (yes, even the brown-rice quinoa blends can be hard on the old blood sugar handling)...
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