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Great Tips for Healthy Living

One of my favourite things to do on the weekends is making leisurely breakfasts, and currently crepes are my favourite. The latest recipe I use for crepes is grain-free and delicious, and is inspired by the recipe from Bakerita.
I made a couple of simple substitutions from the original recipe,... Continue Reading

Healthy Toddler-Approved Breakfast
I have a theory based on an observational study of my healthiest friends and colleagues over the years. My friends and colleagues I’ve seen maintain what I would refer to as the most consistent and long-term health have mostly all eaten oatmeal / porridge as a staple breakfast. I am quite sure... Continue Reading

Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte
Fall has arrived! There is something so magical about this time of year; the feeling of new beginnings is in the air, and the changing leaves and fall colours makes for a such a beautiful backdrop. And did I mention pumpkins? And pumpkin spice everything? There's nothing that screams fall more than... Continue Reading

What to do with all that Rhubarb!?
Rhubarb has fiber, vitamin K, antioxidants from Vitamin C and A. Best of all, it's a low maintenance vegetable, comes back each year and tastes better the older the plant gets. This plant needs to be celebrated indeed! I love the tartness of rhubarb but having said that, I also like it paired with... Continue Reading

Matcha Mornings
We have heard time and time again about the antioxidant value and health benefits of green tea. But what about matcha green tea? The process of making matcha involves finely grinding green tea leaves into a powder, which you then whisk or blend into a hot liquid. Ingesting the full leaf instead of... Continue Reading

Delicious grain and dairy free pancakes
These delicious and nutritious pancakes are a wonderful addition to any weekend routine! They are definitely a staple in my household - simple, yet so tasty.
Ingredients:
2 bananas
6 tablespoons of shredded coconut
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
Steps:
Mash banana in a bowl until... Continue Reading

3 Dairy and Gluten-Free Kid Friendly Breakfast Recipes
Finding food that you and your children can enjoy and that is also nutritionally dense can be difficult. Here are 3 breakfast ideas that are always devoured by all members of our household (including the dog, if we’d let her). When feeding my child (and myself) I need to consider food... Continue Reading

Rise and Shine Breakfast Cookie
I like these cookies because they are quick to make and can be used as an easy breakfast on the go. Good idea to add some nuts or seeds or top with nut or seed butter to increase your protein intake.
Ingredients
1 & 1/2 cups coarsely ground rolled oats (or oat flour)
1/4 cup coconut... Continue Reading

Baked Oatmeal
Oatmeal is my go to breakfast, and I love mixing it up with a baked version. This one is super tasty and easy.
Ingredients:
3 cups oatmeal
1 ½ cups almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
Berries, or Fruit
Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut chips, Pecans, Hemp Hearts, Chia Seeds, cinnamon
Method:
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Fatty Oatmeal Breakfast
Fill your belly on a rainy summer day with this comprehensive complex carb oatmeal breakfast loaded with good (and plentiful) fats! Make plenty to save for breakfast on the go throughout the week because prepping is the key to good eating habits!
Serving: 4
Time to make:... Continue Reading