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BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES
September 10, 2017 04:27 PM

Makes one large baking sheet worth of brownies (can be halved if using a smaller toaster oven)   2 cans of black beans (preservative free) rinsed 2 eggs (can use flaxseed egg substitute if making vegan) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup maple syrup + 2 tbsp of coconut sugar 3 tbsp coconut oil 2-3 tbsp almond milk (milk alternative) 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp freshly ground coffee or instant coffee 1-2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (some for in...Read more

What The Health Documentary Review

What The Health Documentary Review
August 07, 2017 01:03 PM

Have you heard about the What The Health Documentary? More like What the F***. Let me save you 2 hours of your life. First off, they claim that meat is as bad as cigarettes. What matters is the quality of the meat. You ideally want organic, grass-fed meat and you don’t want to over do it! If you’re having conventional meat every day such as steak and sausages every day, then yes, that is a problem. Especially if you are eating in fast food restaurants. Not only will they use the cheapest mea...Read more

What's the deal with Coconut Oil?

What's the deal with Coconut Oil?
June 30, 2017 05:21 PM

Recently in the news, coconut oil has been vilified. The American Heart Association claims that because coconut oil is saturated, it increases LDL or “bad” cholesterol and therefore is bad for your heart health. They recommend consuming canola or vegetable oil. This makes me cringe. Let me explain how they came to this conclusion and why I think we should be careful with what we take at face value. Not all Saturated Fats are Created Equal There are short, medium and long chain triglycerides...Read more

The Chia Challenge!

The Chia Challenge!
April 20, 2017 09:09 PM

Do you have a tendency to have constipation or diarrhea or both? Or maybe your cholesterol is off or you want to lose weight and improve your energy levels? Well, this is the challenge for you. The idea and name are courtesy of my friend Suzie. Chia seeds are indeed the same onese used to make "Chia Pets"! So what else are they known about? Well, chia seeds have omega 3s which help increase our good cholesterol. Chia seeds also have a lot of fiber, calcium, magnesium, protein and antioxidant...Read more

Four Foods to Avoid

Four Foods to Avoid
March 14, 2017 08:13 PM

Foods to Avoid in a Health Food Store These may be foods that we think of being healthy but think twice. Agave Agave is actually fructose syrup which is not good for your health (just like high fructose corn syrup). It’s highly processed and refined and thus has very little nutritional value. Stevia is a better sweetener option. Carageenan Carageenan is a food additive from red seaweed. Often, it is found in almond or non-dairy milk as well as ice cream. It’s a thickening agent that make...Read more

Are you eating your greens?

Are you eating your greens?
March 11, 2017 10:31 PM

I know, I know. Vegetables are boring. Well maybe not. Studies have shown that the more fresh vegetables one eats, the healthier you'll live. You'll lower your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, digestive issues just to name a few. No matter what kind of diet suits you (Paleo, Vegan etc), the truth is don't skimp the vegetables. But are all vegetables created equal? Sadly, no. The vegetables that give you the best bang for your buck are the green ones. Specifically,...Read more

Bone Broth Soup

Bone Broth Soup
August 29, 2016 01:13 AM

Your adrenals are two glads located above your kidneys (back side). They make the stress hormone cortisol. During periods of high stress (like back to school, work, family drama etc) the adrenals are working hard to deal with stress. Over time, the adrenals get tired and you may experience adrenal fatigue or burnout. Symptoms include: low energy difficulty concentrating difficulty waking up in the morning craving salty foods low blood pressure low sex drive weight gain A great ...Read more

Baked Apples

Baked Apples
August 29, 2016 01:10 AM

Apples are part of the dirty dozen so make sure you get organic apples. We order from Bailey’s Local Foods. It’s only $20 for the year. It’s an online farmer’s market and then you pick up your food at the First United church in uptown Waterloo (next to the LCBO). With the apples we bought, I decided to bake them. Here’s my recipe: 4 large organic apples 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar (you can get this from bulk barn) or use brown sugar 1 tbsp of cinnamon minimum (I love cinnamon! plus it he...Read more

“Juicing Left Over” Lemon Apple Marmalade

“Juicing Left Over” Lemon Apple Marmalade
August 29, 2016 12:58 AM

Here’s another way to use the left over pulp after juicing.   2 cups of lemon and apple pulp after juicing Peel of 1 lemon, sliced in strips 1 cup organic raw cane sugar 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup honey 1 tbsp of grass-fed butter or coconut oil ½ tsp of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 sachet of pectin About 3-4 cups of water   Add the fruit pulp and lemon peel to a pot with about 2-3 cups of water and let it boil on medium heat for a few hours until the fruit is soft. Keep checking ...Read more

“Juicing Left Over” Raw Cookie Balls

“Juicing Left Over” Raw Cookie Balls
August 29, 2016 12:56 AM

Adapted from Joy McCarthy’s Raw Carrot Cake Balls Ever wonder what to do with the pulp after juicing? Here’s a great recipe that will act as a snack and give you energy. Makes 20-25 balls ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 6 Medjool dates, pitted ¾ cup raw nuts (ie walnuts) 1 cup of left over pulp from juicing (ie carrots, kale, apple) or 1 cup of grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots) ¼ cup hemp seeds ¼ cup raw unpasteurized honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsps cinnamon 1 tsp n...Read more

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