So, you go sugar-free or low-carb for a while and then—BAM—one bite of a sweet cake or cookie or piece of bread and your cravings come back full force! Ever notice that? It’s normal. Sugar triggers pleasure receptors in your brain, and that causes you to want more and more and more. And it's a nasty cycle.You crave [...]
Okay Quarantiners! You need some GRAIN FREE EVERYTHING BAGELS IN YOUR LIFE! Been making these for months now and have mastered them. Meaning - it’s time to share them with you. I took grains out of my diet a few years ago when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Grains can actually be an inflammatory trigger for [...]
This delicious recipe is one of the 60 grain-free recipes that can be found inside my book The 30-Day Hormone Solution. You can get your copy at hormonesolutionbook.com Breakfast is hands down my favourite meal of the day. Often times I eat leftovers for breakfast. From salmon to chicken to beef, my morning meal is [...]
It's Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada and I'm about to get my bake on! And of course, get cooking too! Truth is, I don't truly need a reason to bake something special. Baking is a creative outlet for me, and if you've been following me over on Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie - then I'm sure you've [...]
As we approach summer, I think we’re all craving no-fuss weekday meals that can easily be thrown together and that don’t have us in the kitchen all night long. It’s all about capitalizing on that extra bit of daylight at the end of our work day and soaking up that sunshine. I mean…here in Ontario, [...]
There are some dishes that you just can’t pass up and gnocchi are it for me! They’re pillowy and delicious - true comfort food. Anyone else love them? I’m totally a pasta girl. I grew up in a big, Italian family so I think it’s just part of my make up now :P As a [...]
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and I don’t know about you but what’s more romantic than a home cooked meal? These days, our lives are so fast paced that we seldom have the opportunity to slow down for dinner. I mean really slow down: light some candles (non-toxic, of course :P), set the table, break [...]
It's December! Which means I'm getting my baking on. I LOVE cooking and baking for friends and family and these trail mix bars are going to be a hit. They took only minutes to whip up and the best part, they are no-bake! I love me some no-bake recipes. It means I can dirty less [...]
Are you familiar with celery root? It's also called celeriac and it tastes like a cross between celery and parsley. It's starchy like other root veggies and makes a really fantastic substitute for mashed potatoes (no, really!). So if you're looking for a low carb alternative, celery root is it! Although this amazing vegetable [...]
Casseroles are by far the best and easiest dinners to whip up. Plus, you can make a massive one, enjoy the leftovers for lunch the next day and basically meal prep like a BOSS! This BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole will definitely win your heart over, and your family too! Nothing says fall like [...]
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