It was such a rainy day yesterday, so I took the opportunity to bake!! I played around with my muffin recipe a little and came up with these lemon blueberry chia seed muffins. And they are delicious! Such an easy recipe and they are gluten, wheat and dairy free. For...
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Banana and pear bread using coconut and almond flour
This healthy version of banana bread is delicious and the pear gives it an added sweetness. I have been experimenting with coconut flour lately and this recipe uses a blend of almond meal and coconut flour for the ultimate moist banana bread. You can leave the honey...
Healthy Summer Snack ideas
Summer is nearly here and with the warmer weather we tend to feel like lighter, fresher meals compared to the warming and nourishing meals of winter. Consuming small, regular healthy snacks and meals is so important for our health. Snacking regularly on protein keeps...
Turmeric- the wonder spice!!
As many of my patients will know, I talk about Turmeric a lot. It has many health benefits and I believe that everyone should be using in cooking on a daily basis. Turmeric is the root from the plant Curcuma Longa. It is an Indian spice often used in curries and...
Juicing vs. Blending- Which is better?
There are a lot of opinions out there on whether juicing or blending is better, which fruits and veggies should be used for each option and which method is healthier. While at the end of the day both methods are a great way to increase your daily nutritional intake,...
How to make your own healthy toasted muesli
Have you looked at the ingredients panel of your favourite brand of muesli lately? They all have one thing in common- they are LOADED with sugars, preservatives, flavourings and other additives. They basically have taken a bunch of healthy and nutritious ingredients...