Daal Inspired Ginger Beer Soup

Daal Inspired Ginger Beer Soup

You’ve heard the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”… but what if you’re OUT of wine? This was the predicament I was in today when I decided to make butternut squash & pear soup. What did I do? Well, the title says it all. I replaced the wine with ginger ale and began…

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Power Vanilla Citrus Yerba Mate

Power Vanilla Citrus Yerba Mate

I don’t even know where to begin with this one. This recipe combines my favourite flavours, ingredients, and packs one mean nutritious punch! I guess I’ll just start off by saying – if you’re looking for an energy drink, warm or cold, this should be your weapon of choice. Key ingredients Coconut water: Coconut water…

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Twitter Giveaway: $50 Kaia Foods & LÄRABAR Prize Pack

Twitter Giveaway: $50 Kaia Foods & LÄRABAR Prize Pack

What better way to kick off the week than with a chance to win healthy, tasty snacks? In my world, nothing’s sweeter. The Prize Valued at over $50: 2 – 12oz. bags of Dates and Spices Buckwheat Granola*organic* from Kaia Foods 2  – 12oz. bags of Raisin Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola*organic* from Kaia Foods 1 –…

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No Bake Chewy Carob Squares

No Bake Chewy Carob Squares

I was in the mood for something sweet today. We’ve been living on soup, casseroles, soup, and more casseroles this week. As much as I love these warming foods this time of year, I was dying for a chewy dessert and a tall glass of almond milk. Thankfully after two tries, and a pair of…

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Journey to Health: Gratitude

Journey to Health: Gratitude

In last week’s post we talked about ingraining positive eating habits, personalizing our nutrition to fit our body type, and expanding our body-mind by embracing gratitude, love, breathing, relaxation, and awareness [referred to as growth values]. Many of us are consumed by what to eat and what foods we should avoid. But choosing healthy food…

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Vegan Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

Vegan Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

My favourite soup has to be the pureed variety. In fact I’ve been known to blend regular soups that many would feel should not be blended, including this weeks Immune-zing soup. Soup just tastes better to me when it’s been blended. Blended soup is similar to hot vegetable smoothies, and who doesn’t like those? Okay,…

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Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

After 3 attempts, and so many leftovers I don’t know what to do with, I think I’ve finally nailed this one. I think this has to be one of my largest challenges yet. I don’t have a good track record with experimenting with chicken, which is why you don’t see a lot of chicken recipes…

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Almond Flour Biscuits

Almond Flour Biscuits

We’re going to use these biscuits in tomorrow’s recipe. Any guesses on what it will be?   Print Almond Flour Biscuits Author: Leanne Vogel Recipe type: Candida Friendly, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free, Vegetarian Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 4 biscuits   Fluffy grain-free biscuits…

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Hunters Pie with Herb Gravy

Hunters Pie with Herb Gravy

I don’t know what I was thinking when I boiled up 15 potatoes and 2.5 lbs of meat for the test run of this recipe. We were left with 2 heaping bowls of meat and potatoes that physically would not fit into our 2.5 qt casserole dish, no matter how physics sliced it. So, seeing…

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The Meat Controversy

The Meat Controversy

I think it has to be said before I get into this topic that I was vegetarian for 5 years and a vegan for 4. I have nothing against vegan or vegetarian diets and fully support the choice to go cruelty-free. If done healthfully, and if right for your body, I commend those who are…

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