
Weekly Meal Plan (with benefits). Try these dairy-free meals that are high in plant-based calcium for better digestion.
This recipe includes all the healing spices, immune-boosting veggies, protein and healthy fats for energy and brain health. It is full of flavour and can be adjusted to suit your dietary preferences. Curry: 2 cans full-fat coconut milk3 C vegetable or chicken broth1/2 tsp grated ginger (or less of fresh)2 Tbsp yellow curry powder1/4 tsp [...]
Need a healing soup with minimal ingredients? If I’ve stocked up on anything in abundance during the Covid isolation period, it’s coconut milk. I use it to cook my rice in, in stir fry, sauces, soups, you name it.🥥Here is a recipe for one of my healthy, creamy, anti-inflammatory, #dairyfree soups (made with coconut milk) [...]
I have put all of my favourite gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free snack recipes into one beautiful place: an ebook! In it, you will find recipes for: Avocado Brownie Muffins Chickpea Blondies Artichoke Hummus Salted Almond Brownie Bites No Bake Granola Bars Homemade Granola Bliss Balls Chocolate Avocado Pudding Toasted Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookies and more! [...]
I was hosting a plant-based dinner the other night for friends and came up with this vegan version of my favourite pesto. As you might know, using cashews and nutritional yeast in place of cheese is all the vegan craze and you really can't tell the diff. They give a beautiful, creamy consistency to anything [...]
I decided to go completely plant-based for the month of February. I don't usually label my way of eating, other than to call it "intuitive eating". If I want some lean, organic chicken, fish or sharp cheddar, I will have some...in moderation. If my body cries out after eating certain foods, I listen. My reasons [...]
We spend the entire year thinking, and hopefully acting, on creating healthy habits around food, exercise and mindset. Then, the Holiday season rolls around and it all seems to go out the window. Or, does it? There is no reason to feel guilty about it. You spent time with friends, family, ate beautiful food and [...]
Organic, rolled oats are a healthy soluble fibre, soothing on the digestive tract, and a perfect gluten-free grain alternative. Just as they are comforting internally, they are known to be just as soothing topically, on itchy and dry skin. Remember the chicken pox? That might have been your introduction to oatmeal baths! I use oats [...]
Since Canada finally ditched all the milk recommendations from the food guide, clients finally believe me when I tell them that we don't need milk to keep our bones strong and healthy. There are many plant-based sources of calcium that we can easily replace milk with. Not to mention, so many of us deal with [...]
Only recently have I been sensitive to dairy. I'm not necessarily a milk drinker, but I do enjoy cream in my coffee, full fat yogurt and cheese! When your body begins to reject a food, it can present itself in different ways. Sometimes it is eczema, acne, bloating, cramping, even asthma. And, the latter is [...]