. Probiotics and Prebiotics: A Guide to Boost Your Gut Health A guide to boosting gut health. What are probiotics and prebiotics? Probiotic foods contain good bacteria that can boost our gut health. Prebiotic foods feed those good bacteria to keep them happy and healthy, which in turn makes us healthier too. There are many ways to get these two things into our bodies [...]
What You Need to Know About Plant-based Diets Have you ever wanted to know more about plant-based diets? You’re not alone. In a world where obesity rates are skyrocketing and the word “vegan” has become practically mainstream. It’s no surprise that many people want to know the ins and outs of these eating plans. Well, today is your lucky day! Let's get into what plant-based diets are and [...]
Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You? Losing weight for some people can be a challenge. That's why more and more people are turning to the ketogenic diet as a way of losing weight. It has become one of the most popular diets out there, but what does it entail? What are the benefits? And how do you know if it will work for you? This blog post [...]
Cucumber Salad with an Asian Flare This cucumber salad is so fresh and delicious.I'm thinking of making a big batch to keep in the fridge for meals all week long.It serves 6-8 servings so great for your summer barbeque time! Ingredients: 4 cups of very thinly sliced seedless cucumbers (or use mini cucumbers) ¼ cup of finely sliced red onion ¼ cup of fine diced red pepper ¼ cup [...]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding This is one of those recipes that surprises you with how rich creamy and delicious it tastes! It takes literally minutes to throw this together, and it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats your body needs. You can turn this into a vegan recipe by replacing the honey with pure maple syrup. Note: it tastes even better after it’s chilled for a few hours. (makes [...]
Beet & Cashew Dip Who doesn't love beets I know I sure do and they are so very tasty and can be eaten so many different ways.Just remember when handling beets I recommend putting on gloves to handle them.I have been known to forget myself and walk around with pink hands for days. So let us get to it and be sure to let me know if you like [...]
Mushrooms Berkeley (Makes 4-6 servings) 1 lb (450 g) fresh mushrooms, cleaned and halved 2 medium yellow or red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large sweet onion, diced ½ cup (225 g) grass-fed butter or coconut oil 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ cup (95 g) coconut sugar ¾ cup (175 ml) red wine Pink Himalayan salt and fresh cracked pepper Melt the butter [...]
Love Your Body with Intuitive Eating If you are tired of all the yo-yo dieting and weight loss books that contradict each other? You may find intuitive eating might be the strategy you need to teach yourself how to love your body and food. Intuitive eating is based on listening to your inner guidance, so it can guide with making right choices about what we eat. Studies show this [...]
Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a great alternative for those choosing gluten free and low carb meal plans 1 head cauliflower, chopped 2 large eggs 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 [...]
Baked Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Breasts (Serves 4) 2 tbsp avocado oil 4 chicken breasts 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes 1 red onion, sliced thin Juice of 1 large lemon 2 tbsp rosemary 1 tsp each marjoram and thyme 6 minced garlic cloves 1 large lemon, sliced Salt and pepper to taste Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together lemon, rosemary, thyme, marjoram and minced garlic. [...]
