It's been awhile since I've have chickpeas. I cut out beans from my diet quite some time ago due to reacting to salicylates which are a compounds found in foods from plants: most fruit, some vegetables, herbs, spices, tea and flavour additives. For example, citrus fruit, berries, tomato sauce and mint flavouring are naturally high in [...]
What do you reach for when craving a snack? I'm sure most of us crave something sugary, or salty during that 3pm crash. If you haven't nourished yourself all day with the right amounts of nutrients, and your on your second pot of coffee by 3pm; there's a good chance sugar and salt are on [...]
I made these scrumptious cookies yesterday and was so pleased how they turned out I just had to share the recipe with you! These cookies are full of fiber, omega's (healthy fats) and sweetened with maple syrup. Best of all they are super easy to make! I guarantee they won't last long in your house! [...]
I know that chocolate and peanut butter are an amazing match, but my personal fave is chocolate and coconut….and the best part….it makes a great breakfast smoothie! It’s like having dessert for breakfast! If you use the vega powder, you’ll get an amazing dose of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber, protein….and need I go on!! [...]
Not that this will take place of a pina colada, but it’s definitely a tasty reminder of the tropics….minus all the empty calories. It makes a great anytime drink, and an even better dessert ‘drink.’ You have to really love coconut to love this drink, and you’ll notice I’m clearly obsessed with coconuts!! This smoothie [...]
I LOVE this smoothie! I start most of my mornings with the power packed smoothie. It’s filling fiber and protein keep me satiated for hours, the maca gives me an incredible energy boost that beats coffee and the banana and strawberries give it the perfect sweetness. Feel free to use any berries or a blend [...]
