The Solution to Staying Fit During the Holidays

The Solution to Staying Fit During the Holidays

Power Posse Post by Brianne Grogan, Women’s Health Physical Therapist I have been a longtime fan and follower of Healthful Pursuit. I feel certain that if Leanne and I lived closer we’d be friends, cooking together and going to yoga classes… Sadly, we live thousands of miles apart. But thanks to the world wide web,…

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Maple Shortbread Recipe Kit Giveaway

Maple Shortbread Recipe Kit Giveaway

The giveaway winner is CINDY from Nova Scotia! Thanks for entering, everyone. Note: the Christmas Dessert Freedom Cookbook is no longer available, but I made a keto-friendly option called The Keto Holiday Cookbook with tons of desserts, plus appies, entrees, sides, and more! To celebrate the launch, I’ve teamed up with my friends from Truly…

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Roasty Toasty Coconut Ginger Squash Porridge

Roasty Toasty Coconut Ginger Squash Porridge

Healthy porridge made with fresh roasted butternut squash, gently scooped and surrounded with fresh cashew milk, toasted coconut and ginger chunks. I usually go for savory breakfasts over sweet only because if I start the day with an overly sweet breakfast, I’ll be craving sugar all day long.

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Quinoa Sweet Potato POW! Breakfast Cookies

Quinoa Sweet Potato POW! Breakfast Cookies

Fresh roasted sweet potatoes mixed with dark chocolate pieces and winter spices to fill your morning with the goodness of sweet potato pie. I wake up at 7am whether my alarm is set or not. I stretch in bed, sit up, twist this way and that and jump in the shower, first thing.

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Creamy Vegan Bone Bowl

Creamy Vegan Bone Bowl

Greens bowl loaded with steamed greens, paprika roasted almonds and a creamy mushroom sauce. When your body is not getting estrogen, it has a hard time maintaining bone density – a major problem for someone who hasn’t been producing estrogen for over 5 years (aka me).

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High Protein Crustless Pumpkin Pie (gluten-free + paleo)

High Protein Crustless Pumpkin Pie (gluten-free + paleo)

The easiest most healthy pumpkin pie you’ve ever indulged in. It’s wheat-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo, and high in protein! I’ve been feasting on all sorts of yumminess during my visit to Victoria, BC. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo options in the most unlikely of places.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie

A cool treat on a Fall day – everything you love about Pumpkin Spice Lattes with a goat cheese twist! This weekend is going to be a fun one! My sister, cousin and I are treating ourselves to a girls weekend. We were invited to the O2 Dance Company show last night, planning to do…

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Vegan Speckled Pumpkin Curry

Vegan Speckled Pumpkin Curry

A spicy pumpkin-based curry with pureed pumpkin, roasted pumpkin cubes and a coconut milk and vegetable-based broth. No tomatoes, grain-free and ultra soothing. Going to India last year (by myself) was the wisest, scariest, most satisfying thing I’ve ever done. I fell in love with the feeling of being free, I connected with myself in…

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Oil-free Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars

Oil-free Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars

Moist grain-free (and paleo!) protein bars made with pumpkin puree, protein powder and magnesium, drizzled with a healthy layer of melted chocolate. This week is all about the pumpkin! We’re kicking things off with two recipes today (I’ve included a new Pumpkin Latte Smoothie recipe at the end of today’s post… don’t miss it!).

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7-Ingredient Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies

7-Ingredient Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies

Chewy coconut cookies with shredded coconut, eggs and honey for a super-simple approach to carrot cake, cookie style! I’ve been speaking at a bunch of nutrition chats, workshops and retreats lately. Which is SUPER rad, I love it… but I have 0 nice clothes. I haven’t gone shopping since… high school? Ya, that was like,…

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