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 morePumpkin Pie Power Balls
If you’re like me, you spend your fall season in a pumpkin-y haze. Pumpkin-spice lattes, pumpkin pie smoothies, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pancakes, and then of course classic pumpkin pie…if there’s a way for me to infuse pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger into something I’ll do it. Well, here’s one more seasonal treat to add to the list – pumpkin pie power balls...
Read morePaleo Apple Cinnamon Pudding Cake
As I mentioned in the Chewy Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookie post, I am a strong believer that there are no such things as failed desserts, just opportunities for a new pudding recipe! Enter Exhibit A: the apple cinnamon pudding cake. It was supposed to just be a normal apple cake, but I added a tad too much tahini, liked what happened, then remade the recipe with some warming spices for a delightful fall treat!
Read moreSavoury Herb Bread (grain-free)
One of the biggest things people miss when cutting out gluten or grain-based foods is fluffy moist bread. Rice and tapioca-based gluten-free flours are notoriously chalky, and many people who are avoiding grains in general, or are taking on a low-carb lifestyle, feel that bread is completely off the table. Not so! I am here to tell you that there IS an alternative! I present to you my moist and oh-so satisfying grain-free herb bread.
Read moreHow to Have a Whole Happy Travel Experience
So many people complain about how they get sick as soon as they go on vacation. This is in part because we work extra hard, sleep extra less, stress extra more, before going away, and once our body is able to get into that parasympathetic mode (ie. calm and relaxed), it finally says “ahhh” and allows itself to fight off all those bugs that have been building up in it for weeks, even months. Another reason is that with the build-up of stress, sleepless nights, poor diet and digestion, and the works, our body isn’t as primed to deal with all the new and wacky things it comes into contact with while abroad.
Read moreChocolate Espresso Cake (grain-free, refined sugar-free)
Oh coffee and chocolate! The delightfully deadly combination is many people’s Achilles Heal for a reason. Rich, sinful…energizing! One of my personal favourite indulgences in the world is sipping on a lovely little latte or espresso while nibbling on a piece of rich dark chocolate. So what happens when you combine the two in a moist, decadent cake? Pure heaven!
Read moreHow to Have a Well-Nourished Summer
While in my humble opinion EVERY season is all about food, there is something special about summer eating. For many, it’s the only time of year to comfortably dine outside breathing in the fresh air and catching a few rays – the way nature intended it, and my absolute favourite way to feast. Everyone seems to be more relaxed in the summer (great for digestion), and open to exciting new flavours (great for dietary variation)...
Read moreRaspberry Lemon Cashew "Cheesecake" (raw, vegan, paleo)
There are endless iterations of cashew cheesecake out there, but this version has a lovely, light, almost mousse-like texture perfect for hot summer days when you still want something sweet, but not overly heavy. Plus the seasonally appropriate raspberries and fresh lemon juice give it a delightful zing, that in my humble opinion, couples wonderfully with a refreshing sparkling adult beverage of choice...
Read moreWhat, When, and How To Eat For More Balanced Mood and Energy Levels
It’s a question I get asked constantly: how often in a day should I be eating? Three square meals? A bunch of small snacks? 1-2 large meals with intermittent fasting? The simple answer is that it depends on what you’d like to get from your meals. We are all bio-individuals after all, and based on our ancestry, health history, and wellness goals we all need different foods, in different macro-nutrient ratios, at different times of the times.
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)...
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