Whipped Cauliflower Mash
Out with the old and in with the new! This whipped cauliflower is a much healthier and a lower calorie dish than the alternative, mashed potatoes. In fact, the caloric count for 1 cup of potatoes is 116 calories. The caloric count for cauliflower is a measly 27 calories. By this stat alone, you can […]
Sweet Potato Winter Stew
There’s nothing like a warm, homestyle stew waiting for you after a day in the snow or cooler temperatures! We’ve made this stew with sweet potatoes/yams in place of the traditional potato and it is delicious! Here in Canada there is the on going confusion between a yam and a sweet potato. Usually, here in […]
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Oat Squares
I absolutely love that time of year when Christmas baking emerges from the kitchens of my friends and family! One of my favorite Christmas baking treats is definitely the one, the only, the shortbread cookie. With just 3 little ingredients, it sure satiates my sweet tooth; however, if you’re trying to stay away from flour, […]
Vegetarian Stewed Curried Lentils
I was in need of some comfort food today and this dish hit the spot. Warm, healthy, protein dense and plant based, and I think we’ve got ourselves a winner here! Plus, it’s a one pot meal which means fewer dishes. Perfect.
Gut Healthy Aztec Hot Chocolate
The holidays are just around the corner and with it… lots of delicious treats! I’m all for shortbread in moderation, but there are also a lot of ways that you can make your favorite treats a lot healthier too. As my members know, one of my goals this year is to improve my gut health. […]
Healthy Snack Attack!
I often get asked, “What are some healthy snacks that I could have in the evening?” Below are 5 different ideas for you, but I want to also give you a little insight into evening snacking. Last year I did quite a bit of research on our circadian rhythms, and how important it is for […]
I Felt Like Crap and Looked Better Than I Ever Had!
“I need to lose weight! I’m desperate. Do you have a diet plan to help me? I need to lose 30 pounds quickly! I’ve gained so much weight during the pandemic and need a plan to help me lose it!” This is some of what I hear on a regular basis as a health coach […]
Halloween Mummy Paleo Pizzas
Okay, with Halloween right around the corner, what better than yummy Mummy Pizza?! The important thing to note about this pizza is that not only is it “from the dead”, but it’s good for you! This pizza is gluten free. The crust is actually a spinach and chicken patty. Throw on some creative toppings […]
Easy Avocado Mango Salsa
Need a healthy, delicious, quick prep appy that everyone will actually love? Well, you found it! I have put this out to snack on or an appy for parties and it always disappears. Simple ingredients and easy to make, this appy should become your new go-to! With only 5 ingredients in this recipe, it will […]
Thai Pumpkin Chicken Soup
This soup has a slight sweetness and creaminess to it! Great for fall for sure! Fall certainly is a great time of year to get some soups going in the kitchen. Pumpkin is also popular this time of year, so how about a soup that has pumpkin in it? It can’t be much different […]
