σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
Another recipe thrown together as I went that gratefully turned out GREAT! The goal was to create a nutritious bar that we could grab & go in the morning (warmed up or cold). The dilemma? My partner is working through some allergies & sensitivities right now so they had to be Dairy Free, Egg Free …
Raise your hand if you started baking & making all the delicious creations during the pandemic (hellooo!) And if not? It's never too late to start! That is, if it's your thing.. Sourdough baking is not for everyone - I will give you that. It does take patience, time and consistency! But anything that gets …
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So these are not your typical breakfast muffins.. nope, they're filled with high-quality, high-protein & high-fat nutrient dense ingredients... WIHTHOUT the use of grains- and can even be made vegan or dairy-free if necessary! They take about 1hr to prep and make though so they aren't the "fastest" recipe but the PERFECT addition for your …
Simple, nutritious and delicious breakfast muffins. I made these extra moist so it's hard to mess them up - even when cooking with new gluten-free flours! Here are a few added health benefits to this recipe: HIGH in fibre - especially if you are using the extra flax option! HIGH in essential fatty acids - thanks …
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Looking for a fun and new milk alternative? My go-to is usually Hemp Mylk but now that it is NUT season here on Vancouver Island, I figured I would share a few of my other favourites... like hazelnut, because they are arguably my favourite nut and we even have a local grower here on the …
Okay so these turned out way better than I thought they would! 😅 My goal was to make a yummy chewy cookie for on-the-go or in the mornings that will keep you feeling satiated and sane, all throughout the day. Great for meal prepping, camping, traveling, post-practice recovery or just having on-hand! These guys are …
In all honesty, this was a very happy, spontaneous creation! All I had in my fridge was 1 pepper, 1 egg, LITERALLY 1 sprig of cilantro/parsley left, some sad lookin avocados and a bunch of yams/potatoes.. so I didn’t have much fresh stuff to work with! But I came up with something delicious nonetheless. However, …
B R E A K F A S T on-the-go 🍏 As a Holistic Nutritionist, of course I never recommend eating rushed, distracted or “on-the-go” - our poor bodies just can’t digest that way! As a HUMAN I recognize that sometimes, this just isn’t possible! And sometimes, we need something quick and easy to grab-and-go. …
Anyone else have an abundance of zucchini they need to use up? Chopping, grating or slicing your zucchini and then freezing in a freezer sealed container is a great way to be able to enjoy it all year round! Or use up a some of it in this delicious breakfast (dessert??) recipe! And as always …
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Looking for a fun and new milk alternative? Try hemp milk! Easy to make with just 2 ingredients and a blender; plus, see my fun ways of flavouring below! But first, let's talk about a few HEALTH BENEFITS with Hemp Seeds: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) - nuts and seeds are generally LOADED with omega oils …
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