Gutsy Green Smoothie
Spinach or Kale? Switch it up. I love a smoothie that tastes great with either spinach or kale. Both have amazing health benefits, and sometimes it is nice to mix them both together! What makes this gutsy smoothie have that little anti-inflammatory kick? The addition of tumeric. It might not be for everyone, but […]
Replacing Bad Habits with Good Ones
Until I quit drinking, you would never really know I had a problem with alcohol. We were the quintessential “high-functioning” family – two young kids, every excuse to have a little bit too much wine from time to time. We both had great careers, a lovely family, and we travelled all around the world and […]
Asian Turkey Burgers
I make these at least once a week and often double up the recipe, sometimes subbing in other greens. Smaller patties can be made up as well for snacks! Once you try them once, you will find yourself making them all the time because you will love them, your kids will love them and everyone […]
Amazing “Italian Wedding” Soup (GF, Paleo)
Meal Prep Sunday I can’t say I love Italian wedding soup because the traditional version tends to have tons of gluten, and I have lived a largely gluten-free life for the last decade or so. But when I tried this delicious chickpea pasta at a fitness conference a few years ago, I came home and instantly […]
Apple Cinnamon Muffins (GF, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free)
These are the moistest kids on the block. Packed with high-fibre apples in puree, grated and chopped form, they come 1 cup applesauce 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 1 egg or flax egg ¼ cup maple syrup ½ cup coconut sugar 1 apple, grated ½-1 apple, finely diced 1 ½ cups gluten-free oats 1 cup […]
Carrot Lentil Coriander Soup
Sautee in a large saucepan for 3-4 minutes, until onion is soft: 1 onion 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp freshly chopped ginger After five minutes add: 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp coriandar (optional) 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp sea salt Then add in: 5-8 large carrots, roughly chopped (about 1 […]