Presenting some seriously chocolaty, fudgy brownies with walnut pieces, chocolate chips, that are grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high fat, moderate protein, and low carb. You can even throw in a scoop of collagen powder into the mix to give them even more protein, and that glorious tissue-reparative benefit of collagen...
Read morePower Green Pasta with Sausage and Avocado Basil "Alfredo Sauce"
This dish is an ode to my deep love of green foods, and my arguably bigger (and more complicated) love of pasta-esque dishes. Packed with nutrient-dense low-starch veggies, and healthy fats, this meal is not only a gorgeous emerald vision, but incredibly satisfying without causing those horrible blood sugar spikes and crashes so many spaghetti-centered dishes often do, thanks mostly to the zucchini noodle base...
Read more5 Things to Try for a Truly Cleaner Toxin-Free Home and Body
You might be working really hard on your health goals - changing your diet, moving your body more, and even incorporating some great relaxation and body-care routines. But are feeling like you’re still not getting the results you want? Is your energy still low? Is your mind still foggy? Are you finding your skin and digestive symptoms lingering? Well, your home could be the one making you sick! Of course diet, physical activity, and mental wellbeing are all paramount for wellness success, but if the environment you’re in is full of toxins, it’s going to be very hard for your body to heal...
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 moreSpiced Pear Zinger
Once you’ve tried this festively fun sipper, you won’t believe that it’s actually pretty good for you! But with a combination of anti-inflammatory and blood-sugar regulating spices, probiotic-rich kombucha, and digestive stimulating bitters, you’ve got yourself one pretty decent holiday cocktail that won’t leave your body feeling like a pile of garbage...
Read moreButter Pecan Bars
Here’s a holiday treat that is safe for the GF folks in your life (you might be included in this), but so yummy the non-GF people won’t mind…or even notice! No, they’re not dairy-free if that’s a concern for you, and yes, there’s a hefty serving of sweeteners like coconut palm sugar and maple syrup terrible for blood sugar control, but as long as you’re using quality ingredients, and only having a small piece, the harm is arguably minimal. And in all honestly, if you can avoid the refined sugar, refined flour, chemical-laden, shit-storm that consumes so many people’s lives at this time of year, you’re doing alright in my books...
Read moreCranberry Kombucha Shrub
Whether used for their singular medicinal values, or as a way to prep the body pre-meal and then soothe the gut post-feast, there are a number of ways boozy libations can be a benefit to your health. Take shrubs for example! While you certainly can enjoy a zero-proof shrub, traditionally these vinegar-based beverages were consumed with a touch of spirit right before a meal to stimulate stomach acid production and enzyme secretion...
Read morePumpkin Spice Muffins with Crumble Topping
Hooray! Just in case you were feeling like you weren’t getting enough pumpkin spice goodness into your life I have another gourd-ious recipe for you (har har). OK, but in all seriousness pumpkin muffins are a paleo classic, and the crumble topping is irresistible. These fluffy delights are also my fall-time gift-basket go-to and are a major hit with everyone who sinks their teeth into them. Not too sweet, the perfect consistency, and packed with immune-boosting benefits of pumpkin, clove, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, these awesome muffins are the perfect seasonal treat, especially when they’re fresh out of the oven and dripping in melted grass-fed butter...mmmm…
Read moreBone Broth Farro Pilaf with Turmeric, Cardamom, Tahini, Black Currents, and Pistachio
If you’ve never cooked your grains with bone broth instead of plain-old water before, it’s time to start. Not only does is leave your dish with an incredibly rich flavour, but it also adds in all the goodness of this nourishing wonder elixir. Restorative collagen, essential minerals, and regenerative amino-acids turn a so-so side into a nutritional powerhouse...
Read morePumpkin Pie Smoothie
Here’s a fun and delicious way to take your favourite fall-time dessert and make it into a nourishing smoothie! By using actual pumpkin puree and all those amazing pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ground ginger), you not only get a seasonal sub for your usual blended go-to, but you’re also pumping your body with all sorts of extra nutrients we don’t normally see in the usual green-centric sort of mixes. My favourite part of this smoothie is all the immune boosting benefits of the ingredients, which I think we all can agree are very welcome at this time of year...
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