Beans Bothering You?

Food should not be our enemy! It is our friend. We just need to learn how to get along with it. That can take some time + work. But remember: the things we work for, are often the most rewarding.

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Parsnip Fries with Lemon Cashew Cream Sauce

Fries before guys? Am I right? ;)

Having a wide variety of veggies in our diet is important for a healthy microbiome. But I get it - sometimes plain veggies can be boring….that’s why I like to spice it up + make food fun! Like turning veggies into fries. These make a great snack or side for your dinner. Now it’s time to get cookin.'

Vegan Spinach + Artichoke Dip

The perfect dairy free dip to serve/bring to your next party!

Meat Sweats Pie

My my brother and I got creative and made a gluten free meat pie to add to our traditional Christmas eve feast! Maybe it will become part of yours too.

Enchilada in a Bowl

Enchiladas in a bowl! It’s a super simple recipe you can throw in your slow cooker and come home to for dinner :)

Festive Pomegranate Guacamole

Need something to bring to your Christmas potluck or party this season? This is the thang for you! It’s so pretty and the pomegranate gives it a nice crunch + juicy flavour.

Greek Platter

Get the authentic Greek platter experience at home here! The ingredients are simple, delicious + will save you a lot of money by eating in!

Simple Tips to Keep your Immune System in Tip Top Shape this Fall

It’s that time of year - flu and cold season! It’s all around us and it’s important to take precautions so we don’t get knocked off our feet. So, what can you do different this fall? Read on to see!

Gut Healing Khichri

Khichri originates from the Indian subcontinent and is made from rice and lentils. It is gentle enough for babies to eat and many seniors love it because it is easy to digest. It contains many spices that support digestion, inflammation and healthy gut!

Gluten Free Crunch Wrap

This gluten free crunch wrap is a game changer! Stuff it full with your favourite sandwich ingredients. Bonus: you can have it while doing an elimination diet!

BEAT THE BLOAT

You wanna feel like a rockstar this summer? ⁣⁣
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When you feel good, you are more likely to participate in all the fun summer activities (especially when you live somewhere cold like me - you have limited time) ⁣⁣

Turmeric Latte

Turmeric milk aka golden milk is an Indian drink that is becoming super popular! It is known for its many health benefits including anti- inflammatory benefits & immunity.

Gluten Free Fried Chicken

Chicken thighs aren’t as bad as people claimed they were when low fat diets were all the rage. Not only do chicken thighs taste better and have more moisture, the darkness indicates that it contains more iron, they are inexpensive AND they contains higher amounts of saturated + monounsaturated fat… which are in fact good for us - of course when eaten in moderation.

5 DAY CHALLENGE

chnc, nutritionist, 5 day challenge, food diary, vegan, whole30, food sensitivities, food allergies, elimination diet, giveaway, leaky gut, gastrointestinal systemerin lambFebruary 11, 2019probiotics, food journal, leaky gut, gut lining

3 Ingredient Crispy Potato Wedges (gluten free)

Are you a french fry snob like me? Fries are one of my favourites… but they better be greasy, salty and flavourful or else i’m out! And as part of the french fry family… it’s so hard to find a delicious crispy potato wedge that is gluten free! I’ve been living my potato wedge dream :) I can’t stop making these! So glad she shared the secret to the perfect crispy potato wedge.

Hot and Dandy

I’m not a coffee drinker for religious reasons, but I do love the flavour so I’m always on the search of something close :) Especially when it’s -35 degrees outside (like today) and I am dying for a hot drink!

Vegan Nacho Cheese with a Kick

For my vegan pals… or my nacho lovers this is the perfect addition to your Super Bowl snacks. At a farmers market last summer my husband and I tried this AMAZING vegan nacho cheese and they said it was potatoes (of all things) that made it so yummy - so here is our version!

6 Ways you are Sabotaging your Healthy Smoothie

Are you always on the go and need a quick smoothie to tide you over?

It’s important to watch what and how much you are adding to your smoothie as the sugar and calories can add up real quick. This is especially the case when you purchase one from a smoothie bar. They obviously want them to be delicious so they add a lot of ‘extras’ we can do without. Just like any meal, it’s important to have a good ratio of carbs, fats & protein to keep a balanced blood sugar and keep you full longer.

Vermicelli Noodle Salad

Don’t get discouraged by the time it can take to eat healthy, it doesn’t have to be pretty (behind the scenes aren’t like these pictures…) The most important thing is, healthy meals can be quick! (this salad took 20 mins TOPS)⁣

The BEST Gluten Free Gingersnaps

Find the best gluten-free ginger snap cookie recipe below. In the additional notes, I share swaps you can make to make them dairy and egg free if you can’t tolerate these foods right now. If that’s the case, remember your food sensitivities aren’t a LIFE SENTENCE!