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 moreAnti-Inflammatory Coconut Curry
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...
Read moreSugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
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...
Read moreOne-Minute Mousse
Raw, vegan-friendly, and seriously satisfying, this creamy “mousse” is packed with an amazing variety of healthy fats, and the only added sweetener is a very small amount of raw honey so it won’t send your blood sugar levels through the roof (something we should ALL always be striving for). Plus, it only takes 1 minute to make...
Read moreOvernight Chia Pudding
If you’ve never made chia pudding before, you NEED to get on that train! Not only is it impossibly simple, but chia seeds house a pretty ideal balance of essential fatty acids omega 3, 6, and 9’s, which aid in inflammation regulation and muscle function. They also contain all 8 essential amino acids needed for proper tissue growth and maintenance – some seriously attractive features for all you athletes out there (and everyone really)...
Read moreSprouting + Soaking Your Grains, Seeds, Nuts + Legumes
Nuts, seeds, legumes and grains can be very nutritious additions to your diet, given you don’t have any sensitivities to these foods. All provide a tonne of vitamins, and nuts in particular offer a nice little hit of protein and healthful fatty acids that facilitate nutrient absorption, blood sugar regulation, and increased satiation. Only problem is they are VERY hard to digest...
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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