(Yields: 1 plate, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 5 mins (almonds)) Ingredients 1/2 cucumber 1/2 zucchini 1/2 avocado 1 small carrot 1 1/2 Roma tomatoes 1/8 beet 1 tablespoon chopped roasted almonds 1 cup purple lettuce 1/4 green apple Dressing 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon extra virgin…
(Yields: 2 bowls, Serving: 2, Prep time: 10 mins, Cook time: 30 mins (rice)) Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice (recipe here*) 1 cup water 1 ripe banana 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon raisins 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)…
I really wanted to talk about my personal journey on youtube and how I came to a decision. A year ago, I would’ve LAUGHED (hard) if someone told me that soon, I’d be filming myself and putting it on youtube. I swore, and I mean, SWORE that I would NEVER put myself on youtube, because…
(Yields: 1 large pot, Serving: 7, Prep time: 30 mins, Cook time: 30 mins) Ingredients Rice 1 packet wild blend rice (I used Lundberg) 1 cup tricolour quinoa 4 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Everything Else 1 cup freshly…
Wanna come join me in the adventures of healthy grocery shopping? I made you all a video! I know the camera is all shaky but we were filming while we walked around (didn’t want to bring too much attention to ourselves, haha) Hope this inspires you to buy healthy foods! Check out my article: Updated…
I think discovering how to use fresh fruits as sweeteners is probably the best thing I’ve ever done. But, that doesn’t mean some turn out well. Here are my list of the first best and worst fruits to use as sweeteners. Red Grapes Rank: 9 Red grapes I use for chocolate type of stuff, but…
Putting cauliflower totally made the cake soft and delicious, and I could not taste it at all! I got this brilliant idea from Chocolate Covered Katie. (Yields: 4 slices, Serving: 4, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 40 mins) Ingredients 3 cups red grapes 1 cinnamon stick A sprinkle of sea salt 2 bars 100%…
As a crazy baker, I need flours. Yes, more flours makes me happy! Since I realised just how little nutrition white flours are, I’ve been stepping away from that and finding my way into the wonderful world of whole flours, and I want to share some of my favourite flours I like to bake with….
(Yields: 1 bowl, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins, Cook time: 20 mins) Ingredients Rice and Quinoa 1 1/2 cup brown rice (I use Japanese Sukoyaka brand) 1/3 cup quinoa 2 cups water Seasonings 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1…
I’m going away on a trip today so I thought I’d share with you what I packed. My worst fear when it comes to going on holidays is always that I’m away from the tools that usually help me stay healthy. But, there are ways to get around that. Let me give you a few…